#Chapter 92: Unpleasant Surprise

Ella POV I sat across from Alexander in the car, watching him as he focused intently on his phone. He was likely catching up on emails or checking in on one of his businesses—he rarely wasted a moment, even while traveling. Dressed in a perfectly tailored three-piece suit with gleaming gold cufflinks, Alexander looked every bit the part of a powerful, influential figure. He didn’t notice me watching, so I allowed myself a quiet moment to take in his appearance. He was effortlessly charming and undeniably attractive. Whenever we were out in public, people would steal glances, unable to resist his magnetism. Alexander had long been the most eligible bachelor in the kingdom, and it was no mystery why he practically had a fan club. Just as it was no mystery why David despised Alexander. Alexander embodied everything David wished he could be—handsome, charming, well-liked, and undeniably wealthy. David hadn’t anticipated our attendance, yet his public invitation to all