Cheated Once Cherished Forever: The Billionaire's Bride novel Chapter 134

When Alexander didn't show up for work the following day, Isabella couldn't help but feel worried. Theodore had told her yesterday that Amelia had hit Alexander, and Isabella wondered if Alexander was hurt badly.

Since Alexander wasn't in the office, the documents from all the departments were delivered to Isabella's desk. She spent the whole morning sorting through them and only had time to deal with other things in the afternoon. She set aside the important papers so that Alexander could look at them when he was back.

As for those that were even more important, she called him to ask about them. Of course, there was also the fact that she was genuinely worried about whether he was hurt.

The phone rang for a long time, but no one answered. Just as she was about to end the call, Alexander picked up. He was panting heavily on the other line. "What's up?"

"Mr. Sinclair!" Isabella called out. Then, a little awkwardly, she continued, "There's an important document for a project that requires your attention. I've emailed it to you, so could you go through it and see whether it can be approved?"

"Sure," he said, still panting.

She frowned and said in concern, "I heard from Theodore that your mother hit you. Are you badly—"

She wanted to ask whether he was badly injured, but he cut her off. "Is there anything else, Ms. Moore?"

He had switched the subject so abruptly that Isabella only felt more worried. She said firmly, "Yes, there is. I want to know whether you're badly injured."

Alexander was silent for a few seconds before saying, "No."

She didn't believe him. "Why do you sound like that, then? Is it because you're in pain?"

He chuckled in a low voice.

Isabella raised her voice in anger. "What are you laughing at? So what if you got beaten? You don't have to hide it from me! As your secretary, it's my duty to know whether you'll be in the office tomorrow!"

"What do I sound like?" he asked hoarsely. His tone abruptly lightened, and he sounded like he was smiling. It seemed he was in a pretty good mood despite getting beaten.

Isabella's face turned red, and her ears hurt from how hot they were. She knew Alexander was teasing her, yet she couldn't come up with a retort because he had hammered the nail on the head.

In the end, she forced herself to say brusquely, "I don't care what you're watching. I've sent the document to your inbox, so please read it and attend to it as soon as possible!"

Then, she cut the line without waiting for Alexander to say anything, almost as if she were fleeing. Her fingers trembled slightly as she took deep breaths, telling herself not to be mad at him because he was a lunatic.

But wait—why was he acting like a completely different person? He would never have said anything like that in the past, let alone flirt with a female colleague over the phone. What was wrong with him?

Meanwhile, the smile on Alexander's face faded as he watched his phone screen go dark. He leaned against the couch and massaged his temples. Dumbbells were strewn around him, and he was still sweating from his workout.

He had deliberately teased Isabella like that earlier because he wanted to talk to her for a bit longer and hear her voice, even if she was mad.