Chapter 174

"You tell me. Don’t forget, he’s the head of Sterling Group, and I’m his wife. If word ever got out about what we’ve been doing, where would that leave him? His reputation would be in the dirt, and me? I’d be tossed out like yesterday’s trash." "Then let it end. I’m tired of sneaking around anyway. I’m a man, Fiona. I can provide for you. I’ll give you the life you deserve." Lately, whenever Alex wasn’t with Fiona, he had been quietly looking for another job. He didn’t want to break things off, not at all. But he also couldn’t stand driving her around anymore. He had skills, real ones, and he knew he was capable of doing more valuable work. The only reason he hadn’t left the job earlier was that he wanted to stay close to her, to protect her. But now, he finally got it—there were other ways to look after her. Once he made it on his own, he’d come back strong, stand by her side proudly and give her the life she dreamed of. "We’ve been over this, Alex. No matter how hard you try, you’ll