Chapter 23

Vivian never would’ve guessed that Alexander would call her at this moment. If it were anyone else, she would’ve ignored it. But Alexander... she just couldn’t. One hand on the steering wheel, she tapped the answer button with the other. “Viv,” his deep, smooth voice filled the car. “Yeah?” Vivian eased up on the gas, a faint smile forming on her lips. “Got a place yet?” Alexander raised a wine glass to his nose but didn’t drink. “Yep. Emerald Heights, Tower A, unit 602.” Just one sentence away from outright inviting him over. Alexander arched a brow. Emerald Heights? Well then, looked like he had a new spot for lunch breaks. Suddenly, a sharp screech of tires blared through the phone. His expression darkened instantly. “Viv, what are you doing?” Vivian cursed quietly. Tristan was tailing too damn close. She had no choice but to punch it, swinging the back of her car hard enough to knock Tristan’s front end off balance. His car swerved to the right at high speed, slamming the brakes an