Chapter 153

"Oh? So tell me, what exactly am I not supposed to believe— that there's nothing between you two, or that you used to spoil her rotten?" Elizabeth's smile looked polite enough, but her eyes were cold as ice, and the sarcastic emphasis she put on the word "spoil" didn't go unnoticed. Alexander quickly pulled her aside when he sensed things were going south fast. "You've got to hear me out! Natalie and I—there's really nothing there. I only looked after her as a kid 'cause my mom asked me to. You know me, don't you? Since when have I ever had any other woman around me?" He was clearly panicked. Elizabeth had never looked at him like that before. "Oh really? Isn't Alexander the dream guy for half the girls in Capitol City? Can't be too surprised if you've got others hanging around." She yanked her arm free, chest tight and full of frustration. Off to the side, Natalie leaned her head on one hand, watching them with an unreadable expression. "I already have you. Why would I even care to lo