The Enigmatic Alexander Chase

Chapter 36: Beneath the Surface

Earlier

At Maverick Corporation, Alexander finished his call to Seraphina, a smile of satisfaction tugging at his lips. He had set the wheels in motion—now all he had to do was watch as the Lockwood family found themselves on their knees, forced to acknowledge Seraphina's worth.

“Thank you, Archie,” Alexander said, handing the phone back.

“Anytime, sir,” Archie replied with a nod of respect.

Alexander added his personal number into Archie's phone before returning it. “Let me know if you need anything.”

Archie stared, surprised by Alexander’s humility. For a man who wielded power and influence so effortlessly, his humility was almost startling. Archie couldn’t help but contrast Alexander with Daniel Lockwood, who possessed much less power yet flaunted it shamelessly. It was a striking irony that lingered with him.

Outside, in his car, Alexander composed a message to Seraphina:

“Seraphina, Lady Charlotte will call soon and offer you the project head position for the Maverick contract. W