Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 1338 By the Earlobe, It Is Red

Alex couldn't help scrutinizing Victor-a subconscious reaction triggered by

Raymond's instruction to investigate everyone close to him.

His gaze wandered casually across Victor's face. When Victor turned slightly, Alex quickly checked his right ear.

Nothing there. He exhaled with relief.

Lately, being around Victor made him feel strangely uneasy. Victor had claimed he only smoked when under surgical pressure, yet here he was, cigarette in hand, handling it with practiced ease despite having no operations scheduled.

Victor seemed oblivious to Alex's scrutiny as he methodically finished his cigarette and flicked the butt into a nearby trash can.

"Alex, have you tried the melatonin I gave you?" Victor asked.

"Not yet. I've been working on a screenplay and needed to stay alert. Sometimes inspiration strikes at night. But I'll start tonight-the script's finally finished."

"Good. Remember to rest properly."

differed from Christopher's-Christopher was like spring water, while Victor exuded a

catching up with Alex, though he had plans to meet friends for drinks later. He kept himself busy deliberately, avoiding quiet

a brief pat before

watching Alex's retreating figure with a

the bottle of melatonin on his nightstand and took out a pill. Just as he was about to swallow it, a memory

to marry. A group of them were discussing potential

This mole on the tip of my nose means I'm destined for romance but not marriage. My family won't pressure me either I'm fated to, just have

with William's demands to marry a stranger, had sat in the corner that night, mood terrible, engaging with

wealthy patron. "That mole on your finger-bad placement. It

lounge had buzzed with interest, everyone

had been there too, unusually so, quietly sipping his drink, disinterested in

nonsense! Why don't you read Victor's mole? Look at that distinctive red one

had dismissed them

among countless others at bars with friends, talking nonsense. When Raymond mentioned someone with a red mole on their earlobe,

him with