Chapter 198

"Well, this looks lively." Alexander walked in, instantly noticing someone guarding the entrance and that he suddenly couldn't reach Megan's phone. His gut told him something was off. He let go of his rolled-up sleeves, casually dusted off his palms, and strolled in with that cocky, effortless swagger he always had. Megan's nose stung, and she nearly threw herself into his arms on instinct. She stopped herself from lunging at him, but she couldn't stop the tears. Her eyes betrayed her, and suddenly, she couldn't stop them from spilling over. Alexander's heart dropped. "Meg?" "Mr. Hunt, you—" Jonathan's entire demeanor shifted in a heartbeat. The stern authority from moments ago disappeared like smoke. "Mr. Hunt, we weren't expecting you! What an honor it is to have you here, we really should've—" "What an honor!" Vera quickly jumped in with a smile. "If we'd known you were coming, we would've welcomed you at the gate!" But Alexander wasn't listening. His eyes locked on the red