Chapter 77

Seeing the genuine affection between the siblings, Leander couldn't help but feel a bit irked. Sure, Xander was Vanessa's biological brother, but still-why was this brat hugging his wife like that? His wife wasn't up for just anyone to cuddle. Only he could do that. So, in a mildly jealous huff, he stepped up and pulled them apart, possessively wrapping an arm around Vanessa as he said, "Today's your nineteenth birthday, both of you. I had the whole day planned, but you totally caught me off guard with that earlier incident. Luckily, it's not too late." As he spoke, Leander whipped out a bouquet like some kind of magician-champagne roses, Vanessa's absolute favorite. The petals looked fresh and soft, with a delicate fragrance wafting through the air. Vanessa's eyes lit up in surprise and delight, and she reached out to take the flowers. But in a flash, she remembered something-last night after work, when she'd been at Prosperity Group and walked by the CEO's office, she had seen a bunc