Chapter 125

"Guess I should be thanking Mr. Brooks instead," Matthew looked straight at Alexander and said softly, "After all, you and Eira are no longer connected, yet you still stepped in to help." Alexander met his gaze with that cold, sharp look of his, the corners of his lips tugging up in a subtle, mocking smile. "You're joking, Mr. Carter. She's still my ex-wife. I couldn't just sit and watch." Their eyes locked mid-air, and the tension between them was thick enough to cut. Eira's eyes bounced between the two men. She felt something off but didn't say anything. Instead, she turned around and got into the car. Meanwhile, Mr. Morris rushed upstairs with his team. Victoria blocked his path, her voice low and stern. "Director Morris, you suddenly barging in with officers-what's going on?" "There was a tip-off. Someone reported an armed attack here. We came to check," Mr. Morris replied. "But-" she started. He raised a sealed evidence bag containing a knife. "We've found the weapon. Ms. Knight,