Chapter 198

Alexander Perkins's expression twisted with fury, his voice low and rough like a growl. "Caitlin Jordan, I’m telling you one last time! If you ever pull this reckless stunt again, I swear I won't let it slide!" "I..." Samantha Quin opened her mouth, but nothing came out. Her eyes widened slightly when she noticed his hand — it was trembling. Just for a second, deep in those ocean-like eyes of Alexander, she caught a flash of something—fear. Samantha's brows slowly drew together. Was that… panic beneath Mr. I’m-always-in-control's tough mask? This was Alexander Perkins, after all. The aloof, ruthless CEO of the Perkins Group who ran the Lichester business world like a king. Since when did he get scared? Her heart thudded like it had been slammed by something unexpected. That wasn’t anger he was feeling—it was fear. She had scared him. Samantha didn’t say anything, which clearly ticked him off more. "Caitlin Jordan! Did you hear me or not?" "I heard you, okay?! Geez, can you stop yelling