My CEO HUSBAND sign the divorce novel Chapter 102

Chapter 102: "What If You Fall In Love with Her"

Éclat Beauty was everywhere. By the time the event ended, it had climbed to the top of trending lists on both Twitter and TikTok, holding its position long after everything was over.

Exactly as planned.

Once everything was settled, I instructed the team to head home early.

The promotional phase was officially over. The next step was the product launch.

There was still no room for error.

As I stepped out of the studio, my phone buzzed.

A message from Alexander.

I’m waiting for you in the underground garage.

My steps slowed slightly as I read it.

I raised an eyebrow slightly.

So he hadn’t left.

I hadn’t seen him after the event ended. I’d assumed he had already left—with Lilian.

I lowered my gaze, the faintest hint of a smile touching my lips—but there was no warmth in it.

I already knew.

He wouldn’t be pleased with what I had done today.

The questions.

The games.

The deliberate arrangement of every moment that pushed him, Lilian... and the narrative I wanted the world to see.

None of it had been accidental.

And Alexander—

He had seen through it.

That brief look on his face during the event hadn’t been subtle to me.

It had been restraint.

Now he was waiting.

Not as the composed CEO standing under the spotlight—

But as someone who intended to settle things.

I tightened my grip on my phone slightly before slipping it back into my bag.

Among the wealthy heirs, Alexander had always been the more low-key type.

Despite having countless admirers, he didn’t even maintain a personal Twitter account.

When netizens accused him of infidelity, he never responded. He simply let them talk. His private life was not something he felt obligated to explain.

But today...

Today was different.

The event had placed him under the spotlight like a celebrity, pushing him into interactive games more suited for variety shows than a corporate launch.

That alone was already pushing his limits.

Once might have been tolerable.

But twice—

And with two different rumored partners?

That was something Alexander, CEO of Blackwood Dominion Enterprises, would never accept.

The fact that he had remained composed on stage, playing along without exposing his displeasure, was already a form of restraint.

A concession.

To me.

I lowered my gaze slightly.

I knew exactly how far I had pushed him today.

And I knew...

He hadn’t let it go.

Sooner or later, I would have to face him.

Without hesitation, I stepped into the elevator and made my way down to the underground garage, heading toward the spot he had mentioned.

Just as I turned the corner—

A familiar voice reached my ears.

Lilian.

My steps halted instantly.

"Alexander... would you have dinner with me tonight?" Lilian’s voice was soft, almost pleading. "We finally have some time, and I haven’t seen you in so long."

"You should go ahead," Alexander replied, his tone even. "There are reporters around tonight. It’s not convenient."

"But—"

"Lilian, listen." His voice lowered slightly, firmer this time. "I promised Nana I’d spend this time with Alicia. I can’t be seen with you too often, especially with reporters around. Nana’s health can’t handle the stress."

There was a pause.

When Lilian spoke again, her voice trembled. "I know you’re worried about Nana, but... Alexander, I’m scared."

She hesitated, as if the words themselves were difficult to say.

"What if one day... you really fall in love with Alicia?"

Silence followed.

"What if you stop loving me?" she continued, her voice breaking. "I can’t bear to lose you."

Alexander didn’t answer immediately.

When he finally spoke, his tone was calm—too calm.

"Lilian, haven’t you always felt guilty toward Alicia?" he said. "Didn’t you think it was wrong to come back?"

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