Chapter 717 I'm Obviously Going Against You

Blake sat next to Alec in the restaurant, observing his eloquence, gentlemanly mannerisms, and calm and collected temperament as he talked to their client. This was the man she had fallen in love with. This was who she wanted to be with for the rest of her life. Thus, she willingly stood by his side when he was at his weakest. She believed that Alec would one day take over the Fausts. Alec's phone vibrated. He paused and looked at the screen. "Apologies. I need to take this." He sounded apologetic as he got up with the phone in hand. Blake watched him leave. Her cheery mood had turned sour. Walter… The caller ID had only one name on it, but Blake could instantly guess it was Jenny. The rage in her heart sizzled. Alec was her man. She had bet the entire Watkins family on him, so she couldn't bear to lose him to Jenny. "You two go so well together, Miss Watkins," their client said. He intended to suck up to her. Compared to the insignificant Alec, he'd rather win the favor of Mi