Chapter 72

Alexander raised an eyebrow. "I just happened to fall for a woman who can go toe-to-toe with me." "Who falls in love with their rival?" Samantha scoffed lightly. "Only people who envy you see you as a rival. I never did," Alexander replied without missing a beat. Then, quick as lightning, he leaned in and gave her a swift peck on the lips. Samantha's response was lukewarm, her tone noticeably stiff. "Hope you don't regret saying that. Honestly, I kinda preferred us the way we were before." What she didn't say out loud was: "The closer you get, the further I'll pull away." That thought had never changed—unless either of them died. Alexander's face darkened slightly, his gaze going cold. "Caitlin, don't even think about it." Samantha's eyes dimmed. She closed her eyes and turned away, ignoring him. By the time they got back to the villa, the streetlights were already on. Alexander told Lucas to pick up his brother himself, while he drove Samantha back. Halfway there, Lucas called. He sou