Chapter 208

Alexander stepped out of the car in a few long strides and was in front of Vivian almost instantly. He reached for her hand, but she turned sideways to dodge him. His face darkened, and his eyes filled with gloom. "Vivian." Why was she pushing him like this? He never wanted to hurt her—not ever. “Quite the show, Mr. Brooks.” Vivian glanced at the row of cars blocking everything outside FN, except for a narrow path just wide enough for staff to enter and exit. Clearly, he came to drag her back—basically ready to lock her up somewhere. “I missed you,” Alexander murmured. His usually cold eyes reflected a rare trace of vulnerability as he looked at her. He reached out again, this time trying to pull her into a hug. But she sidestepped him again. His chest tightened like someone had slammed a stone against it. Second time. She’d dodged him twice already... Was she really giving up on them? Did she regret everything? "If you're gonna ignore the three-step plan I gave you and jump ahead, the