Chapter 181

Alexander’s look tonight was all picked out by Summer herself—and as for that rich lady? Summer knew her, of course. Just married some nouveau riche guy who struck gold in coal. Flashy as hell, but honestly, who did she think she was fooling? "I'm fine," Alexander said casually, lips curving up ever so slightly. Summer standing up for him like that, like a little kitten bristling all over—God, he liked that side of her a bit too much. The rich lady was left speechless. Summer shot her an icy look, then dragged Alexander away without bothering for courtesy. But that woman clearly wasn’t done yet. Under Rocky Knight’s instructions, she started stirring the pot at the party, spreading tales that Summer had cheated on Alexander with her pretty-boy assistant. In the middle of the event, Alexander stepped out to take a call. Meanwhile, after greeting a few business partners, Summer sat alone at one of the dinner tables, sipping glass after glass of champagne. Not too far away, some of the el