13 I whipped my head around . I saw the boy push past a throng of cameras and reporters , walking through the crowd with a cool , detached expression . He truly possessed an exceptionally striking face ; his brows were sharp , and when slightly lowered, his presence grew even more commanding . But when he focused on me and smiled , his eyes seemed to light up with a momentary sparkle . He walked straight to me , lowered his head slightly , and patiently smoothed the stray strands of hair by my ear . Then , with an intimate tone , he called out : " Sister . " Alex suddenly stood up , his eyes slowly filling with disbelief . 220 The 25 Aug He said , furious and shocked That night , the person in the cat , was it " you ? ! " Chloe , who was clinging to his arm , probably realized something , and her smile immediately became forced . She accused mec " Sister Eve , you're actually having an affair while married ? Don't you think you're going too far ? " Jax Ryder stood beside me , his hand resting on my shoulder , almost pressing against me My phone vibrated twice in my clutch bag . I took it out and saw a message from Maya : " Ms. Cross , everything went smoothly . The contract has just been signed . " The knot of unease in my heart instantly dissolved , quiet as spring snow meting . I slowly exhaled , straightened my body , and looked at Chloe . " You know what ? You're the last person who has the right to say that . " I curved my eyes , then turned my gaze to Alex beside her . " You like young , pretty , and obedient . I like that too . What's so strange about it ? " Jax Ryder's hand on my shoulder tightened slightly . He looked at Alex and gave a cold laugh : " If you were attractive enough for her , would I have been able to swoop in ? " Alex let out a sharp cry : " Eve ! " < " Shouting , shouting , all you do is shout . " Jax Ryder was tall and slender , standing half a head taller than Alex . He looked down at Alex , his contempt clear . " When something goes wrong , all you do is question Eve . Why don't you reflect on yourself ? Look at the wrinkles on your face , your drooping eyes , and you can't even speak like a human being , you old man . What makes you think you can compare to me ? " Being publicly humiliated by a boy ten years his junior , Alex's face was ashen . Emotions surged in his eyes , but ultimately , he looked at me . Using the same old threat he'd used countless times before : " From now on , Thome Enterprises will no longer partner with the Hardings … " " Who cares ? " 1 abruptly cut him off , a mocking smile slowly spreading across my lips . " Instead of that , why don't you hurry up and ask your people why this quarter's five - nation trade collaboration contract wasn't signed and ended up going to someone else instead ? "