Chapter 12 I knew my time in Germany wouldnt be long , but I hadnt expected it to be this brief David kept confirming The timing is perfect now . We have contacts in the States , and most importantly , weve received FDA approval Who knows when the next opportunity will come ? I nodded : Then lets return . * Davids company was registered in New York , where we landed at JFK . With our existing product foundation and major capital injection , everything progressed rapidly . The faster we moved , the more people we needed . I was overwhelmed with work , managing both technical issues and recruitment . Then David told me the investor wanted a meeting He specifically asked to see you . I should have realized sooner . The investor David frequently mentioned six months ago was unusually agreeable , never questioning any company decisions . I fidgeted with my pen cap , hesitating : Could I skip this ? David grimaced : I could make excuses with anyone else , but not him . I hadnt imagined how I would meet Alex Drake again . As his friend had said , without deliberate orchestration , we were like opposite ends of a revolving door , destined never to cross paths . Emma , this is Mr. Drake , this is Emma Walker , our technical lead . Her joining a year ago accelerated our progress significantly . The Alex before me bore no resemblance to his former self , as if that perfectly tailored suit had severed him from the past . Still casual , still nonchalant , but completely different . Now his casualness carried an untouchable air , keeping people at bay . Chapter 12 Only his gaze remained the same forceful and direct . I extended my hand with a polite smile . Pleased to meet you , Mr. Im Emma Walker . Alex kept his hands in his pockets , silent , his sharp gaze examining me . Without pretense : Mr. Matthews , I need a word with her . David opened his mouth , then quietly withdrew . As he opened the door , he met two pairs of eyes . Harrison shooed him away . Another curious voice asked : Whats this about ? Harrison responded concisely : Since Alex couldnt travel abroad , he found a way to bring her back . Any chance ? None . Even if she were flayed alive , she wouldnt pass Lady Catherines standards . Before , his mother didnt care , thought she was insignificant . Now shes declared unmarried is fine , but no unsuitable marriage . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!