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Chapter 27
Edward Hunter. Alistair wasn’t really surprised that man could be involved in something shady—but human trafficking?“I want all the information, Harriet. Thank you for telling me.”Harriet had a feeling Alistair knew something, but she wouldn’t pressure him. She trusted the judgment and abilities of the man who, to her, was the only one worthy of her heart.As soon as he hung up the phone, Alistair searched through his contacts and was about to call Lisa. But what good would that do? That family would likely say he was just jealous of Edward and humiliate him again.‘Sometimes, people need to learn through pain!’, Alistair told himself. Then, a face appeared in his mind. Maria.That young woman seemed decent, despite hanging around Lisa. In fact, he couldn’t even understand why she was friends with that shallow girl who now had his last name on a marriage certificate.According to the rules, he couldn’t file for divorce without a solid reason. There had been a promise, and he had ful
Chapter 26
“I’ll ask one last time: what’s your goal? If you don’t speak in the next few seconds, forget I was ever a gentleman, because I’ll throw you out!”Louisa’s expression changed instantly. She pulled her arm back, but Alistair’s grip was strong.“I was just teasing! And… you’re very confident. Don’t you know who I am? Don’t you know I’m the first woman—”“And do you know who I am?” he asked, his tone stern and his eyes cold. “Louisa Weisz, I admire your position and what you’ve achieved, but I warn you: you are in no condition to be considered competition for me!”Louisa took a deep breath and tried a technique to free herself, but Alistair didn’t even move. She spun, but he caught her with his other hand, pulling her against him. Her back collided with his chest and she swallowed hard.“Alistair Woods! I’m still being nice!”Without another word, Alistair dragged her to the door and pushed her outside. Louisa nearly fell, and when she turned her face, she saw his hardened expression bef
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Alistair was quick, catching himself on the back of the couch. So even though his body wasn’t pressed against Louisa’s, his face was very close. She, who had always scoffed at him and only wanted to test whether the man truly didn’t want her as he claimed, suddenly found the tables turned—because it was her heart that began racing.No, she wasn’t in love with Alistair Woods, but come on, he was handsome! No—more than handsome! And... everything about him radiated masculinity, in a way she hated to admit, but was thoroughly enjoying. Louisa had never liked bowing her head to any man, yet here was the first male specimen who made her think otherwise. For a moment, she almost convinced herself that if Alistair wanted to dominate her, she’d let him.He, in turn, wasn’t made of stone. Louisa was unfriendly and difficult to deal with. But she was a woman—and a beautiful one. The intensity in her gaze gave way to uncertainty, something... fragile. Alistair was not the type to be drawn to dam
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Alistair twisted his mouth and had to restrain himself from rolling his eyes. Louisa was a highly capable woman, that much was true, but her arrogance could throw anyone off balance—especially when she tried to prove she was better than everyone else. In this case, Alistair easily surpassed her abilities, yet he didn’t share her need to show off.“What do you want, Miss Weisz?” he asked, without much interest.Louisa walked up to the car window and leaned in.“Mr. Woods, I witnessed something quite interesting,” she began, though Alistair’s expression didn’t change at all. She took a deep breath. “Can we talk inside? That is, if your bosses don’t mind, of course.”Her condescending smile made Alistair want to say that yes, his “bosses” did mind her unpleasant presence—very much.“I’ll park and open the door for you.”Alistair didn’t even wait for Louisa’s response before accelerating and pulling in. She felt the car’s frame brush against her skin and cursed Alistair mentally.'Not a d
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Alistair shifted his mouth from side to side, his gaze piercing through Maria. She squirmed uncomfortably in her seat."I just wanted to understand. I swear I don’t have any ulterior motives," Maria said quietly, feeling the weight of Alistair’s eyes on her. "I don’t think you’re a fraud. Or a loser."She didn’t look at him as she spoke, and Alistair felt the urge to lift her chin with his finger so she’d face him—but he didn’t."You should go. Lisa’s going to start wondering where you are, and even if she’s glued to that liar, this won’t end well for you."Maria knew he was right: Lisa might not like Alistair, but he was still her husband. And to the Anderson daughter, this would be a serious betrayal. Considering the Hunters’ support, Maria would be ruined if labeled as a mistress."I know. And… thank you again." Maria opened the car door and stepped out. Alistair drove off immediately, leaving her standing there.She returned to the Andersons’ house with her head down, arms wrapped
Chapter 22
Alistair turned his back and, without a second glance, walked out of that room toward the freedom outside. Staying inside the Anderson residence was suffocating and, in his view, a terrible waste of time.Not only Lisa Anderson—no, Woods—was letting herself be seduced by Edward Hunter’s false words, but also her father, Adam, whom Alistair had believed had at least some critical thinking and sound judgment.‘Clearly, people can be terribly mistaken,’ Alistair thought.“Mr. Woods!” he heard someone call out to him and turned, not believing his eyes. Maria was walking toward him, as if it were urgent. She looked back to make sure she wasn’t being followed and finally reached Alistair. “Mr. Woods, a word, please.”Alistair turned to her, hands still in his pockets and an indifferent look on his face.“Did you come to deliver some insult on behalf of my dear wife?” he asked bluntly. Maria didn’t seem offended, but hurt—something Alistair couldn’t quite understand. Wasn’t she Lisa’s best f
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