Chapter 162

“What’s up?” Alexander Barron leaned back casually, a hint of mischief in his sharp eyes. Summer Knight had a faint smile tugging at her lips. Even under the dim lighting, her fair little face glowed with a natural charm. “Can you not? So many people are watching!” She shot him a glare and quickly scooted her chair away, putting some distance between them as she sat down, still smiling like she was low-key having fun. “Oh? And who was it the other night at The Nocturne Royale, who told William and the others they were in for an R-rated live show, then suddenly kissed me in front of everyone? Funny how you’re acting shy now.” Alexander chuckled, his words dripping with playfulness, lips curling into a wicked grin. Clearly, he was bringing up that moment outside The Nocturne Royale when Summer had flirted with him in front of the others just to get rid of their third-wheeling friends. “That wasn’t a forced kiss. We’re married—that doesn’t count,” Summer protested, her cheeks turning brig