Chapter 59
The tablet screen displayed Twitter, flashing with breaking news. Evelyn immediately recognized the trending vlogger known for sensational entertainment stories.
She arched an eyebrow. "I never took you for someone who followed celebrity gossip, Alexander." Her voice carried playful disbelief.
Alexander remained silent, his gaze intense. That look sent a chill down Evelyn's spine. She turned back to the screen, leaning closer. The article wasn't about some celebrity - it was about her.
The piece chronicled her college years through her professional career, carefully omitting her name. The most detailed section focused on her past with Dominic and Vanessa.
The headline screamed: "Happy Hour With the Wolf in Sheep's Clothing."
What the hell?
Evelyn's breath caught. More than anger, she felt shock. She'd thought Dominic had exhausted all his dirty tricks with the lawsuit. Apparently, he still had cards to play. Now he was rewriting history, denying they'd ever had feelings for each other.
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"I..." Evelyn swallowed hard, turning to Alexander. "Do you believe any of this?"
Other people's opinions didn't matter. Only Alexander's did.
His expression remained unreadable. "Believe what?" he asked calmly.
"Just some tabloid nonsense." He powered off the tablet, pulling her into his arms. His fingers gently pinched her nose. "Are you upset?"
Evelyn shook her head, wrapping her arms around his neck. She buried her face in his shoulder, breathing in his familiar scent. His steady presence anchored her.
What a ridiculous question she'd asked. If Alexander believed that trash, he wouldn't be holding her like this. His unconditional trust felt foreign yet comforting.
The more time she spent with him, the clearer it became what a real man looked like. Meanwhile, reflecting on her past with Dominic only reinforced how toxic that relationship had been.
"You called it nonsense yourself. Why would I be upset over nonsense?" She mumbled against his shoulder.
"Good." Alexander stroked her hair, twirling a strand around his finger. "Did you skip work today because you were upset?" His tone turned conversational. "Anyone at Phoenix Labs giving you trouble?"
"Not at all. Victoria's been incredibly understanding. She gave me three days to settle personal matters and adjust to the new environment." Evelyn clapped her hands in appreciation. "She's amazing."
"Is that so?" Alexander's gaze sharpened.
"Such a thoughtful manager. I should make time to... properly thank her."
His expression turned serious - no trace of humor remained.