The Enigmatic Alexander Chase

Chapter 11: The Lockwood Meeting 2

Every eye turned towards Seraphina. Her voice was the least expected to be heard.

“Sit down, Seraphina. This is not the time for jokes,” Ariana retorted, causing the entire hall to burst into murmurs.

Ariana’s words chipped away part of Seraphina’s confidence, but she remained firm.She cleared her throat and said,

“I am very much aware of that, Ariana, but as Grandma said, the Lockwood family needs this contract, and unlike the spineless wimp that you are, I am willing to do what it takes to help us get it.”

Alexander smirked excitedly at his wife's witty and snarky response.

“How dare you talk to my wife that way?” Ezekiel, Ariana's husband, rose to his feet and yelled.

Ezekiel, too, was a son-in-law of the Lockwoods, but he was the complete opposite of Alexander. He was valued and respected by the Lockwood family because he came from a relatively wealthy background. Although not nearly as wealthy as the Lockwoods, but wealthy enough to raise his voice in their meetings.

“Your wife’s