Chapter 109

At noon, Alexander came by for lunch. Samantha looked up and said directly, "I've got dinner plans tonight. No need to pick me up." "Going straight after work?" Alexander asked calmly. "Yeah," she replied. "What time do you think you'll be home?" he asked again. "Probably an hour or two, I've got some stuff to discuss." "Alright. Want me to pick you up later?" "No need." That was about it. Their lunch went on in silence, each focused on their own plate. Now and then, Alexander made some small talk about totally random stuff, but he didn't bring up her dinner again. Samantha's eyes flickered with a trace of amusement. When did Alexander get this chill? Was it because of that car accident yesterday? Did it actually make him decide to stay out of her business? Or maybe the fact that she didn't run off yesterday with Alex and a five-carat diamond ring finally convinced him she was trustworthy? Whatever it was—fine by her. The less he interfered, the easier her revenge plan would go. Before