Chapter 194

Samantha Quin curled her lips into a smug, chilly grin. She could totally feel the strange looks the staff were throwing her way. Yeah, she knew exactly what kind of gossip they'd be whispering behind her back later. But hey, she didn’t ask to be here—it was Alexander Perkins who insisted she come along. If anyone’s losing face, that’s on him, the legendary CEO himself. She glanced sideways at Alexander. His face was unreadable, not even a twitch of emotion. The office area of the mall was decked out way too extravagantly. Probably because the so-called "Mrs. Perkins" came along, they went all out with piles of fresh flowers, turning the place into a full-on flower jungle. It was loud, flashy, dramatic. “Warmest welcome to President Alexander Perkins and his wife!” read several banners on the wall, looking comically serious. Alexander’s brow creased ever so slightly. Samantha’s eyes scanned the flowers, the banners, all the dainty snacks and wine lined up on the desk. She let out a qui