Chapter 32 Chapter 32 Gai also stood up straight as well. "I'll call her one right now." "Not safe." Olivia's voice was quieter this time, more cautious. "She's not fully conscious. Maybe it's better if we book her a room nearby." I stared at her. "Oh," I said slowly. "How thoughtful. You're really looking out for her, aren't you?" She flinched at my tone, clearly unsure if I was serious or mocking her. I didn't clarify. But she had a point. The hotel would at least keep Jess out of further trouble. "Fine," I said. "You handle it." Olivia blinked. "Me?" "Yes. You suggested it. You stay with her. I have no intention of playing nurse tonight." She took a half-step back. "Actually -I think a cab might still work..." Chapter 327 But it was too late. Gai had already nudged Olivia gently toward the passenger door of my car. Before she could protest again, he opened the door and practically deposited her into the seat. "Have a good night, Alpha," he said quickly, slipping away like a coward. I closed the back door behind Jess and got in beside her. The car started. And silence fell like a weight. Olivia sat perfectly straight in the front seat, her hands folded in her lap, eyes on the road. Jess mumbled something incoherent and slumped sideways. Then, as we drove past the bridge, she went completely limp and dropped into my lap. Her hair spilled across my trousers. Her arm dangled uselessly off the seat edge. I didn't move. Olivia didn't say a word. But I could feel her watching, staring straight into the mirror. Her gaze pinned to us the entire time. Chapter 32 Olivia's POV I peeked into the rearview mirror again. Jess had just "lost her balance," slumping against Alexander like she had no control over her limbs. But Alexander didn't even flinch. He caught her with one hand, as effortlessly as if swatting away a leaf. His jaw was tight, the muscle twitching under his skin. "Stop it," he said sharply. "You're not drunk." His voice was like ice cracking. Jess froze for a moment before lifting her head, her lips trembling. "Why are you being so cruel to me?" Alexander didn't blink. "I told you already-either sit down and behave or get out." There wasn't a hint of warmth in his tone. It sounded like he was one breath away from throwing her out of the moving car. I didn't dare say anything. I just sat there in the passenger seat, quiet, my fingers curled tightly in my lap. But I kept watching through the mirror, Jess's eyes were shining. Not from the alcohol-there wasn't a drop of it in her. Those were tears. And she was trying hard not to let them fall. She pressed her palm against the window suddenly. "I want to get out. Stop the car!" The driver tensed. His eyes darted to me, clearly unsure whether to follow her command or wait for Alexander's. Alexander didn't say a word. He just stared straight ahead like she hadn't spoken. I leaned forward slightly. "Lock the door," I whispered to the driver. A soft click followed. And just in time. Jess's hand had already reached for the handle. When it didn't budge, she shook it, then slumped back with a choked noise. "Why do you hate me so much?" she whispered, curling into herself. "I've known you my whole life..." She hugged her knees and began crying quietly. I sighed internally. I didn't like Jess-no woman would, under the circumstances-but watching her crumble like that still tugged at something inside me. I opened the center console and pulled out a packet of tissues, stretching one out toward her. But before Jess could take it, Alexander reached out and pushed 433444641& my hand back without saying a word. That small gesture... I don't know why, but it ticked me off. Not because he stopped me. But because just like Ethan-he could be so cold when he decided someone was no longer worth his time. Cheating, lying, stone-hearted. Men, I swear. The rest of the ride passed in silence. Tense, heavy silence. 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