No Escape from Love novel Chapter 78

"I…" My words got stuck in my throat, and my cheeks flushed red.

What was I even thinking? Alex only promoted me to deal with Mr. Hastings Senior. Did I seriously think he'd go out of his way to open up an assistant position just for me?

I felt ashamed for my audacity.

"Second question." I took a deep breath. "That necklace… is clearly not a custom design from the company. It must be your mother's keepsake. So… why did you let me wear it?"

My voice was tentative and soft as I tested the waters.

The real issue wasn't why he gave me the necklace but the story behind it. Alex didn't deny what Jolene had said, which meant her claim was probably true. That necklace was meant for the future Mrs. Hastings.

I wasn't sure what kind of answer I wanted to hear. But after asking, I felt a wave of nervousness and unease wash over me. I was afraid of the truth—afraid that it might confirm my thoughts yet also terrified it might not.

Alex stayed silent for a long time before speaking. He began, "I took the wrong one." And after what felt like forever, he continued, "Oliver brought over some samples, and I just put them in the drawer. That day, I accidentally picked up the wrong one."

Hearing his words, my emotions became a tangled mess, and I averted my gaze.

He was lying! At least I was sure that he was lying when answering the second question.

The company's custom designs came in luxury leather boxes. But the necklace he gave me was in an elegant wooden box. There was no way he'd just leave something so significant mixed with the samples.

My thoughts were all over the place. I didn't want to press him for the truth, but I couldn't stop overthinking either. So, we drove all the way to the university gate in silence.

"Pack your things tonight. I'll help you move tomorrow," he said in a commanding tone.

"There's no need." I waved my hands to refuse, but the moment I said it, I regretted it. I didn't know why, but I wanted to spend more time with him.