My CEO HUSBAND sign the divorce novel Chapter 334

Chapter 334: Event

Alexander’s POV

I stood at the foot of the staircase, waiting for Alicia to come downstairs so we could leave. I’d been waiting for almost an hour while she got ready for the event.

After glancing at my watch for what felt like the tenth time, I finally decided to go upstairs and check on her.

Just then...

Soft footsteps echoed from the staircase.

I instinctively looked up.

The moment I did...

I froze.

Alicia slowly descended the stairs, looking nothing short of breathtaking.

The elegant black gown hugged her slender figure perfectly before cascading gracefully to the floor with every step she took. It was simple, yet sophisticated, accentuating every beautiful curve without being overly extravagant.

Her soft brown curls had been swept into a neat, elegant bun, while a few loose strands framed her delicate face, making her appear effortlessly beautiful.

The subtle makeup only enhanced her already striking features. A pair of diamond earrings caught the warm light above, shimmering gently with every movement, while the matching necklace resting against her collarbone completed the look perfectly.

She looked refined...

Elegant...

And unbelievably beautiful.

For a long moment...

I simply stood there, unable to look away.

It felt as though the entire villa had fallen silent.

The only thing I could see...

Was my wife slowly walking toward me.

Our eyes met, and I watched heat immediately creep onto her cheeks beneath my gaze.

Without looking away, I held out my hand.

She reached me a moment later and slipped her hand into mine with a shy smile.

As she moved closer, the diamond necklace around her neck caught the light, sending tiny reflections across the room.

My gaze instinctively settled on it.

For a brief second...

I simply stared.

Then recognition dawned on me.

An indescribable warmth spread through my chest.

It was the necklace.

The very same diamond necklace I had given her two years ago... just before she asked me for a divorce.

When she left without taking any of the jewelry I’d bought for her, I’d convinced myself she simply didn’t like them.

Even so...

I could never bring myself to throw them away.

I kept every single piece, hoping that maybe one day she’d return.

After she came back, I’d secretly wished she would wear them again, but I never dared ask. Instead, I kept offering to buy her new ones.

Yet today...

She had chosen this one.

Not because I asked...

But because she wanted to.

In that moment, every lingering doubt in my heart quietly disappeared.

She really had forgiven me.

When she noticed where I was looking, her smile deepened.

She lightly touched the necklace.

"It’s very beautiful."

I shook my head with a smile.

"You made it beautiful."

She lowered her gaze shyly.

Unable to resist, I stepped closer and pressed a gentle kiss against her cheek.

"You look gorgeous, baby."

As expected, the blush on her face deepened.

I couldn’t help chuckling.

Taking her hand once more, I led her toward the front door.

"Sarah will stay with Maria and take good care of Aimy, so don’t worry."

I knew exactly what was on her mind.

Sarah was Mrs. Evelyn’s daughter. She had grown up serving the Blackwood family alongside her mother and had taken care of Nana for many years.

There was no one I’d trust more to help look after Aimy.

Outside, the convoy was already waiting.

I opened the passenger door of my Lamborghini and helped Alicia into her seat before walking around to the driver’s side.

Soon, the convoy slowly pulled away from the estate.

As I drove, I stole a glance at her.

Her fingers were tightly wrapped around her purse.

Without a word, I kept one hand on the steering wheel and reached over with the other, gently covering hers.

"You’re going to be okay," I said, giving her hand a reassuring squeeze.

She turned to me and offered a faint smile.

I knew she was nervous.

This wasn’t just another business event.

It was the first official event we would attend together as husband and wife.

Back then, when our marriage had been kept secret, Jane had always accompanied me to these occasions.

On the rare occasions Alicia attended, she had done so only as my adoptive sister.

But tonight...

For the very first time...

She would stand beside me openly.

Not as my sister.

We still worked together whenever necessary, but the friendship we once had was no longer there.

Even though he had already apologized to Alicia...

Some things simply couldn’t return to the way they used to be.

When he reached us, I thought he was going to speak to me first.

Instead, he turned to Alicia.

"Alicia... it’s been a while."

For a brief moment, she looked surprised before offering him a polite smile.

"It has."

"I’m glad to see you’re doing well."

"Thank you."

She said simply

And a faint smile appeared on Michael’s face before he finally looked at me.

"I didn’t expect to see you here, Alexander."

I raised an eyebrow.

"Why not?"

"It’s an official event."

Before Michael could answer, the lights inside the ballroom gradually dimmed.

A gentle chime echoed through the hall, drawing everyone’s attention toward the stage.

The conversations around us slowly died down as guests began making their way to their seats.

Raphael walked onto the stage dressed in a tailored black suit, a microphone in one hand.

The giant screen behind him lit up with Aurelius Technology’s silver-and-blue anniversary emblem.

He looked around the hall before smiling.

"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen."

His voice carried clearly through the ballroom.

"First of all..."

"On behalf of everyone at Aurelius Technology, I’d like to sincerely thank all of you for taking the time to celebrate our eighth anniversary with us tonight."

Warm applause filled the hall.

Raphael waited patiently before continuing.

"Eight years ago, Aurelius Technology began as nothing more than an ambitious idea shared between a few young people who believed technology could make everyday life simpler."

"We had no large offices."

"No investors."

"Just determination... and countless sleepless nights."

The audience chuckled softly.

"Today, because of the dedication of our incredible team, the trust of our partners, and the continued support of every client here, Aurelius Technology has grown into something far beyond what we imagined."

Another round of applause echoed through the ballroom.

Raphael smiled and met my gaze....