My CEO HUSBAND sign the divorce novel Chapter 109

Chapter 109: Bedtime Stories

Then she read it aloud, doing her best to keep her voice steady.

"How long is your boyfriend?"

A beat of silence.

Her ears instantly turned red.

Heat rushed to her face as she sat straighter, trying to maintain composure.

It was the kind of question she had heard before—but never in a room full of colleagues watching her every reaction.

And everyone clearly knew it.

They were enjoying it far too much.

Alicia cleared her throat lightly.

"Twenty centimeters."

A second of silence—

Then the room exploded.

"Really? That long?" someone asked immediately, laughing in disbelief.

Laughter erupted all around the circle.

Whistles, teasing comments, and playful nudges filled the space as the employees reacted to her answer.

Alicia remained composed on the outside—

But her ears stayed faintly red.

Across the room, Alexander’s gaze lingered on her for a brief moment before he looked away, his expression unreadable.

A few cards were left.

In games like this, everyone always loved seeing the boss put on the spot—and this group was no exception.

They kept searching for ways to get Alexander to answer something more revealing.

And once again, they succeeded.

"CEO Blackwood should take the last card, don’t you think?" Director Ella suggested with a playful smile.

A chorus of agreement immediately followed.

"Yes, that’s right!"

"Come on, CEO Blackwood!"

"That’s a good idea!"

Alexander glanced around the room.

The atmosphere was light, but the pressure was clear.

After a brief pause, he finally gave a small nod.

"Alright."

He reached forward and drew the last card.

The room quieted instantly.

Everyone leaned in, waiting.

Even Alicia found herself watching more closely than she intended.

Alexander unfolded the card and read it silently for a moment.

Then, his gaze lifted slightly.

And just like that—

The question hung in the air.

"How did you meet your first love and end up together?"

The question hung in the air.

Everyone leaned in, eyes bright with curiosity, eager to hear the answer.

Alexander’s gaze flickered—

Then, almost instinctively, it landed on Alicia.

Her heart skipped.

The room fell silent.

After a brief pause, Alexander spoke, his tone calm and even.

"We met during a campus event. We had to collaborate on a performance. After the show... we got together."

A soft murmur rippled through the group. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

"Was it love that developed during rehearsals?" someone asked eagerly.

Alexander gave a short nod.

"Mm."

So that was how it began.

A strange mix of emotions stirred within Alicia.

College romances...

They were always described as pure. Intense. Unforgettable.

Before she had fallen for Alexander, she had once imagined having a love like that—

Something simple.

Something mutual.

But after falling for him...

That dream had quietly slipped away.

By the time she entered university, Alexander had already graduated and stepped into the world of business.

She had spent those years chasing after him—

Always a step behind.

And Lilian...

As she once said, she had walked beside him through those youthful years.

Shared the same moments.

The same memories.

Perhaps that was why—

Their bond ran so deep.

Alicia’s POV

Since everyone already knew about Alexander’s past with Lilian, the employees quickly connected the dots.

"Was it Miss Lilian?" someone asked eagerly.

"Enough questions for one card," Alexander said calmly, clearly dismissing the topic, while I just sat there, unable to understand my own feelings at the moment.

The game wrapped up around 4:30.

Everyone gradually returned to their rooms.

I walked back with Amanda, half-listening as she chatted about the game.

Just as we reached the hallway, my phone buzzed.

Alexander: "Would you like to come over and soak in the jacuzzi?"

I paused.

Memories of what happened in the pool yesterday flashed through my mind.

I could already guess what he was thinking.

"No, I need to rest." I replied immediately.

His response came quickly.

"Are you sure? There’s only tomorrow left. Are you really planning to use the public pool?"

I hesitated for a moment.

Then typed:

"I’ll go for a soak after dinner."

A few seconds later—

"Then why not eat with me in my room before you soak?"

I stared at the message.

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