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Chapter 449
The next morning, Jane woke up earlier than usual.She had barely slept.Alexander's last message continued to occupy her mind."There are some things I need you to explain."She knew exactly what that meant.Alexander was investigating her.For a few minutes, she remained seated on the edge of her bed, staring at her phone.She had two choices.She could continue denying everything.Or she could admit a portion of the truth and hope Alexander would forgive her.Jane quickly rejected the second option."No.""If I admit anything, I'll lose him."She stood and walked toward the mirror."I've survived worse than this."She began preparing for the meeting.Across town, Alexander sat in his study reading the reports his investigators had compiled.The information was disturbing.Some of the evidence connected Jane to the people who had previously attempted to harm Ivy.Other information showed that Jane had been making inquiries about Ivy's movements before the poisoning incident.Alexand
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The following afternoon, Jane arrived at the restaurant several minutes early.She had spent most of the previous night thinking about the meeting.She knew Alexander had spoken with Donald.She also knew that if Alexander believed everything Donald had told him, her chances of building a relationship with him would disappear.So she had decided on one thing.She would not allow herself to panic.She would remain calm, confident, and convincing.When Alexander eventually walked into the restaurant, Jane immediately stood."Alexander."He nodded."Jane."They exchanged brief greetings before sitting opposite each other.For several moments, neither spoke.A waiter approached, but Alexander politely asked for a few minutes before ordering.Jane studied his face.He looked different from the man she had met previously.There was warmth in his expression, but also caution."You wanted to explain yourself," Alexander finally said.Jane nodded."Yes.""I know Donald has spoken to you.""He
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Alexander remained by the window long after Donald had left. His mind was filled with questions. He picked up his phone and stared at Jane's name. For several seconds, he considered calling her immediately. But he stopped himself. "No." "I need to hear her side first." He wasn't prepared to condemn someone solely because of what he had heard, especially someone he had only recently met. But neither was he willing to ignore his brother's warning. Alexander sat down and began reviewing the information Donald had given him. The more he thought about it, the more uncomfortable he became. There had been something unusual about Jane from the beginning. She had spoken about Donald almost immediately. She had described him as someone from her past who had disappointed her. Yet she had never mentioned that Donald was now her brother's wife’s husband. She had also presented herself as someone whose family had suffered financial difficulties, while carefully avoiding details about
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Jane stared at Alexander's message for several seconds before replying.A smile slowly spread across her face."I'd love to. Just let me know the time and venue."Barely a minute later, Alexander replied."Saturday, seven o'clock. I'll send my driver for you again."Jane quickly typed back."Thank you. I'll be ready."She put her phone down and leaned back against the sofa."This is going even better than I imagined."For the first time in weeks, she felt that fate was finally smiling on her.She had failed to get Donald back.But now she had captured the attention of Alexander Smith—a wealthy, influential bachelor who happened to be Donald's elder brother."If this works out," she whispered to herself, "I'll still become part of the Smith family."The thought amused her.She laughed softly."It really doesn't matter which Smith I marry.""As long as I become Mrs. Smith."She got up happily and began making plans for Saturday's dinner.Meanwhile, at the headquarters of the Smith Empir
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Alexander slipped his phone back into his pocket and smiled to himself."There'll be plenty of time to tell Donald later," he murmured.With that, he headed back into the mansion to finish the paperwork he had left on his study table.Meanwhile, Jane returned to her apartment with mixed emotions.She dropped her handbag onto the sofa and slowly sat down.Her mind was racing.She had gone to Alexander's house expecting to strengthen a relationship with another wealthy man.Instead, she had discovered that he was Donald's immediate elder brother."What kind of coincidence is this?" she muttered.She replayed every conversation she had had with Alexander.Fortunately, she had not revealed too many details.Still, she wasn't at ease."If Alexander and Donald ever sit down and begin talking about me...""...everything will be exposed."She immediately picked up her phone and opened Alexander's contact.Her finger hovered over the call button."No.""Calling him now will only make me look s
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Jane's smile became noticeably stiff.She felt as though every word Alexander spoke tightened an invisible knot around her chest."Invite both of us?""No... that must never happen."She forced a light laugh."That would certainly be... unexpected."Alexander smiled, completely unaware of the panic behind her expression."It would.""I haven't seen Donald in a few weeks.""We've both been busy with work."Jane nodded absentmindedly."I see."Alexander glanced once more at the family portrait."When we were younger, we weren't always together.""But after he reunited with the family, we've been making up for lost time."His voice carried genuine affection."I'm proud of him."Jane remained silent.Alexander continued as they resumed walking through the hallway."You know, Donald has always impressed me.""He works harder than almost anyone I know.""He never relies on the family's name."Jane swallowed.Every compliment felt like a quiet contradiction of the story she had told Alexande
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