My CEO HUSBAND sign the divorce novel Chapter 165

Chapter 165: Company executives

No one spoke.

Because this

‎wasn’t just a suggestion.

‎It was pressure.

‎

‎Alicia lowered her gaze briefly.

‎Then lifted it again.

‎Calm.

‎Controlled.

‎"I understand"

‎

‎"That won’t be necessary."

‎

‎The words cut in cleanly.

‎Cold.

‎Decisive.

‎

‎Everyone turned.

‎

‎Alexander hadn’t moved.

‎But his gaze

‎was sharp.

‎Unyielding.

‎

‎"This matter will be resolved."

‎His voice was even.

‎But carried weight.

‎"Director Alicia’s work has not been affected."

‎A pause.

‎"Nor will her position be."

‎

‎The senior executive hesitated slightly.

‎"CEO Blackwood, I’m only considering the company’s broader"

‎

‎"I am aware of what you are considering."

‎Alexander’s tone didn’t rise.

‎But it pressed down.

‎Firm.

‎Controlled.

‎"And I’ve made my position clear."

‎

‎Silence.

‎

‎No one spoke again.

‎

‎Alicia didn’t look at him.

‎Not immediately.

‎

‎But something in her expression—

‎shifted.

‎Not relief.

‎

‎Just...

‎stillness.

‎

‎Because she understood.

‎

‎This wasn’t protection.

‎Not entirely.

‎

‎This was just correction.

‎The executive gave a stiff smile. "Alright."

"Let’s move on with the meeting," Alexander said calmly.

Jason Smith leaned back slightly, a faint grin on his lips. "What I was going to say has already been covered, so I won’t repeat it."

He paused, then added, "However, a few days ago, Freddy Brown contacted me. He mentioned that Director Alicia turned down his sponsorship proposal and even blocked his contact. Alicia, is that true?"

A brief stir moved through the room.

Another executive spoke up, surprised. "Freddy Brown? Isn’t he preparing a talent show? That project has strong commercial potential. With the idol fanbase behind it, the spending power alone makes it a worthwhile investment."

Stacy James, who oversaw Éclat Beauty and several other brands, glanced toward Alicia. As her direct superior, she rarely interfered in daily operations, but this clearly caught her attention.

All eyes turned.

Alicia met Jason’s gaze and answered calmly, "That’s true."

Jason seized the opening immediately. "Alicia, you’ve been with the company for two years. Don’t you understand what’s appropriate and what isn’t?"

Stacy stepped in smoothly. "Alicia’s performance has always been excellent. I believe this may just be a misunderstanding. How about this? I’ll arrange a dinner with Mr. Brown and apologize on her behalf. We can resolve this amicably."

"She should apologize herself," Jason cut in, his tone sharpening. "And there’s no better time than tonight."

A brief silence fell.

Then—

"I’m sorry," Alicia said, her voice steady, "but I won’t apologize to him."

Stacy looked at her in surprise.

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