Chapter - 192"Look who is here? Isn't it our dear friend?" Just when Alex was waiting for the elevator, he heard someone say it. Out of curiosity, he looked back and saw a few familiar faces. Someone he met briefly but never thought of crossing paths with again."What's with that look on your face? Don't you remember us? Your dear friends?" The man leading that group took a step forward and asked as he adjusted Alex's coat."I thought we got quite close that time," The man said, " But I have to say, it was quite disheartening when you did not call.""I am sorry, but I am in quite a hurry," Alex expressed his regret, "Can we do this some other time?""Bastard... Do you even know who is standing in front of you?" This time, it was a minion from the gang between the man who spoke, "You dare shove him off?""I don't," Alex shook his head, "But if he is some big shot, shouldn't he be there in that auction buying something? Instead of bugging a nobody like me or going to a company for a jo

Chapter - 194 "How did it happen?" Alex suddenly asked after the nurse left. "..." Instead of answering Alex, Karen played with her fingers as she tried not to look at Alex. "Was it really an accident?" Alex asked again, "Are you sure nobody had any part in it? Your husband?" "Can we not talk about him," Karen straightened her back and looked at Alex at the mention of her husband. "..." Alex did not reply. He continued to stare at Karen in silence which was stifling for Karen. "I mean... You know how things are between us. It is awkward to keep talking about him with you," Karen cleared her throat and tried to explain. "Sure..." After looking at Karen for some time, Alex agreed, "I have called Jessica. She should be here soon." "Why did you call her? She must already be busy managing the party. I am alright. Look..." Karen flung her arms around and tried to show that she was okay. "Don't be a kid... I have to leave, so there should be someone to look after you," Alex stood up

Chapter - 196"Can you get me?""Umm... I think I am somewhere outside the city. Just track my phone.""And yes... Bring me a shirt as well."~ ~ ~ ~ ~Out in the boonies, Alex stood under a tree, looking at his watch restlessly."What is taking him so long?" It had been more than thirty minutes since he called Damien, but this lazy slob was nowhere to be seen. But just as he was about to call him again, Alex saw a light beaming at him from far away and coming in close.Soon, the light got brighter and brighter before a motorcycle stopped in front of him."What took you so long?" Alex could not help but throw his arms."Don't complain to me. How do you think I got here? I had to tell so many lies because of you." Damien threw a bag at Alex and said, "And I am sure Mom is going to grill us even more when we reach home.""I am sure you can handle that. I have faith in you," Alex hurriedly unbuttoned his shirt and, turning his face away from the road, changed into a new one. It was alrea

Chapter - 198 "Alex," Karen whispered softly, her voice filled with longing. "I've been waiting for this moment." Alex's heart skipped a beat as he leaned in, pressing his lips against hers in a searing kiss. Their mouths melded together in a fiery embrace, their tongues dancing in a sensual tango. Karen's hand slid down from his cheek, tracing a path down his chest and resting on his firm abdomen. She could feel his muscles tense beneath her touch, igniting a hunger within her. Without breaking the kiss, Alex's hands roamed over Karen's body, finding the curve of her waist and pulling her closer to him. Her body pressed against his, and he could feel the heat between them intensifying with each passing second. Karen's fingers found their way to the buttons of his shirt, eagerly undoing them one by one, revealing his toned chest. Alex's hands moved to the tie of Karen's gown, and with a deft movement, he loosened it, revealing her ample cleavage. He couldn't resist, and his mouth d

Chapter - 200"Audrey? I didn't think you ever mentioned about her," Alex asked."Oh, she is a friend I made recently. You know, when you were away for three months," Martha told him, "We met at the hospital, and I was instantly drawn towards her. After all, she is just the sweetest girl I have ever met.""Oh... It was when I was away," Alex turned his attention towards Audrey and looked at her with squinted eyes."You... Don't look at her like that," Martha left Alex's side and walked beside Audrey, placing her hand over her shoulder, "You better not be rude to my friend over here.""If she is not a fraud," Alex mumbled."What? What did you say?" Martha frowned."It's okay..." Audrey put her hand over Martha's hand, which was on her shoulder, and lightly squeezed it, "I am sure he is just caring for you in his own way.""And don't worry, I am sure I will win him over in no time," Audrey looked at Alex and said, looking meaningfully at Alex, "Just like I charmed you.""Oh! You certain