Being Pursued By Ex-husband novel Chapter 629

Chapter 629 I Am Serious

Meanwhile, Alexander paid no attention to whatever the few men thought and led Sophia into a different private room.

Taking a seat, Sophia took a sip of warm water. “Prestige is considered a long-established company, right?”

Prestige was none other than Wilbur and the few other men’s company. It wasn’t that Sophia was afraid of creating trouble, but she genuinely believed that a collaboration between Odyssey and Prestige could be mutually beneficial.

At her question, Alexander cast a glance at her. While taking the menu for her, he answered, “Yeah, but they’re not the only outstanding company in the country.”

Hearing that, Sophia immediately grasped his meaning. She dipped her head and scanned her eyes over the menu, ordering two signature dishes before turning her attention back to Alexander, propping her hand under her chin. “After today’s incident, will I be labeled as a ‘femme fatale’?”

Despite knowing that it was deliberate on her part, Alexander could not stand to hear her degrading herself in such a manner as he flipped through the menu. “They wouldn’t dare publicize this matter.”

He snorted before snagging the order chit and adding another three dishes.

No sooner had he finished ordering than someone pushed open the door to the private room. The person who stepped in was Wesley, followed by Lionel, who was behaving arrogantly earlier.

“Mr. Xenos, Mr. Lindbeck was a bit too rash earlier because he imbibed. Now that he has sobered up, he came to apologize to you and Mrs. Xenos.”

Alexander bore his eyes into Wesley. The latter was so terrified by the stare that he almost could not maintain the smile on his face.

Sweeping his gaze over Wesley, Alexander fixed his eyes on Lionel.

Right then, Lionel showed a marked improvement in his demeanor. As he noticed Alexander’s gaze on him, he put on an ingratiating smile. “Mr. and Mrs. Xenos, I must apologize for my inappropriate comments earlier. I spoke out of turn after having a few drinks, and I hope you won’t take it to heart.”

Alas, Alexander did not bother mincing his words at all. “We never take insignificant people to heart.”

While saying that, he paused briefly before stating coldly, “Sorry, but we’re hungry. Please don’t disrupt our meal.”

When Lionel heard that, his face flushed bright red in rage, and he shot Wesley a look. With a harrumph, he spun on his heel and stalked out of the private room.

As Wesley regarded Alexander, he inexplicably felt a chill running down his spine. “I apologize for the inappropriate arrangements today, Mr. Xenos. Please forgive me.”

Alexander did not even deign to spare him a look. “This is my personal time, Mr. Ford. I’m not discussing business. Just go out.”

Having been in the business world for such a long time before he finally got to his current position, Wesley naturally understood the man’s meaning.

In other words, Alexander was not settling the score with him right then, but the same could not be said later.

His expression abruptly changed. He wanted to speak further, but a look from Alexander had his heart lurch. In response, he hurriedly whirled around and left the private room.

Something happened to Alexander three years ago. While he was abroad, Sophia took over Odyssey’s management. All the matters concerning the branch offices were reported in summation. On top of that, Odyssey had two big projects back then. Overwhelmed with work, Sophia had no time to inspect the branch office in the capital.

A year ago, she gradually returned Odyssey to Alexander. But then, the latter handed it to Felix. Therefore, the headquarters had not sent anyone to survey the situation there in over three years.

Odyssey’s development in the past few years had been relatively good, but the financial reports from this branch office spoke of another story.

At first, Alexander hadn’t intended to delve into the matter so quickly, but as he was already there, he asked Felix to look into things first. His plan was to handle the situation there after dealing with the shareholders in Corleon.

Although she had surmised an issue with the branch office in the capital, she was still shocked upon laying eyes on the investigative report.

Good Lord! This Wesley guy is simply too daring! In less than three years, he has actually defrauded the company of almost five hundred million in equipment costs! Tsk-tsk, he’s going to be spending the rest of his life in prison!

By then, Alexander had already composed himself. He tilted his head and looked at her while closing the lid of his laptop. “You aren’t sleepy?”

As he spoke, he scooped her up.

In response, Sophia shook her head. “Perhaps it’s because I slept too much during the day.”

Quirking a brow, Alexander placed her on the bed. He lowered his head and rubbed his cheek against hers. His hand under his body touched hers, and he pulled it over. “How about helping me handle my physiological needs then, Mrs. Xenos?”

At his words, Sophia’s face flamed. She swiftly drew her hand back. “Cut it out. Go and shower.”

Alexander hugged her tightly, burying his head in her neck and murmuring in a low voice, “I’m serious.”

Sophia’s cheeks flushed as she felt the warmth of his breath on her skin. “The doctor said to practice restraint.”

Lifting his head, Alexander stared at her. A moment later, he pecked her on the cheek. “I’ll do as you say and practice restraint, Mrs. Xenos.”

While saying that, he carried her to the middle of the bed and placed her down. Then, he snagged his pajamas and went into the bathroom.