Chapter 85

Before Blair could say anything, Alexander wrapped his arm around her shoulders and turned around. "What are you doing?" She grabbed his arm as her heart pounded. He smiled innocently. "Helping you get some payback." … After Blair left, Matilda ordered another dessert and ate contentedly. She elegantly lifted a spoonful of cake to her mouth when she noticed Blair returning, with a man beside her. She froze, set down her fork, and leaned back with her arms crossed as she studied Blair with apparent disdain. "Well, that was quick. Ready to cooperate now?" she asked. Alexander felt Blair trying to leave, so he kept his hand firmly on her shoulder. He smiled and answered deliberately, "I'd like to hear what you just said to her." Matilda had no idea who he was, so she spoke even more arrogantly than before. "Ms. Montez killed my daughter's child. I'm asking her to apologize publicly, but she acts like she's the victim here. You're her friend, right? You should talk some sense in