Chapter 165

After replying to the message, Samantha casually set her phone aside and kept eating. "Who messaged you?" Alexander asked, his tone a bit tight. His eyes were locked on her phone, brows slightly pulling together. Texting her this early? Clearly worried about her. But was the guy doubting Alexander's ability to handle things? Or just jumping in to play the hero and score points? Alexander didn't need anyone else poking their nose in to "protect" his wife. He had that covered. Samantha didn't avoid his gaze. Her eyes calm and steady, she said, "Vincent." Alexander's brows arched. "Don't respond to him." "Why should I?" Samantha gave him a faint, teasing smile, her eyes sparkling with playfulness—not a hint of guilt or hesitation. Alexander let out a bitter chuckle. Figures she'd say that. This wasn't the first time she acted like this, and no matter what, she always managed to throw him off balance. "Caitlin, don't forget for a second that you're still Mrs. Perkins. Or do I need to remin