Chapter 141

Alexander shot Natalie a look colder than frost. The moment she started badmouthing Eira, his patience ran dry. He stood up, his tone like steel. "Marriage isn't something I treat like a game. I'm not the kind of guy who'll just settle for whoever's available. Miss Brown, please look elsewhere." With a brief, emotionless apology, he turned and walked off without a second thought. Natalie watched his retreating figure, one brow lifting as a small, unreadable smile tugged at her lips. This man had more spine-and more intrigue-than she'd expected. Not far away, Martha, who had been quietly observing everything, hurried over the moment Alexander left. Her brows furrowed as she asked, "Miss Brown, what happened? Why'd Alexander just take off like that?" Natalie let out a soft chuckle, her voice light. "Mr. Brooks had an urgent matter to handle. He had to leave first." Martha frowned, a little unhappy. "Sigh, Alexander is always so focused on work. He really pays too little attention to rela