Chapter 23

The gala didn't wrap up until 9:00 pm, and Howard personally drove Lexi home. "You did great tonight. I've lined up all the follow-up meetings and contacts. Tomorrow, we'll go somewhere nearby so you can just relax for a bit." Lexi didn't refuse. It had been a long time since she had allowed herself a break. After she closed the door, Howard's smile vanished, replaced by a serious expression. He pulled out his phone and called his assistant. "Joshua's in Levia. Get someone to quietly keep an eye on Lexi and find out why he's here." After hanging up, he glanced once more at the closed door before striding off. The moment Howard left, a shadow emerged from the darkness. Joshua stood at the doorway, a tight, tense smile on his lips. "Lexi, I've come to take you home." ··· Lexi had just been about to shower and rest when she heard a knock at the door. She assumed Howard had forgotten something and hurried to open it. "Did you forget—" Before she could finish, someone pushed the do