Chapter 14 The next day , Alexander and Braelynn went to city hall to register their . marriage . The procedure was simple - no grand ceremony , no blessings from friends . or family, just two strangers signing their names on a document , becoming husband and wife in the eyes of the law . On the way back , the atmosphere in the car was quiet , but not awkward . " Do we need to have a wedding ? " Alexander suddenly asked . Braelynn shook her head . " No need , this is fine . " She had been through a grand but hollow marriage before , and now she valued substance over form . Alexander nodded and said nothing more . In the days that followed , Braelynn quickly threw herself into her work . Although she was married to Alexander , she had no intention of relying on him completely . The information Alexander provided was thorough yet shocking ; the difficulties the branch had faced early on were far more than just business competition , involving tangled local powers and some methods that skirted the edge of legality . She and Alexander quickly established their division of labor : she was mainly responsible for intelligence analysis , business strategy , and connecting with the original Aidley Group and potential external resources , Alexander , with his knowledge of the local situation and hist fearless tenacity , handled execution and clearing obstacles . One was skilled in strategy , the other in action ; unexpectedly , they worked together with remarkable tacit understanding . Alexander was not talkative , but anything he promised , he would do - and often did it better than expected . He was like a silent alpha wolf : sharp . fierce , and protective . That day , Braelynn , following a newly acquired piece of information . discovered a key breakthrough that might require Alexander to approach a rather difficult person who held important resources . She organized the materials and went to Alexander's usual , shabby temporary office to find him . The office door was open . She knocked and heard a voice from inside : " Come in . " She pushed the door open and saw Alexander talking with several men who looked equally tough , apparently arranging something . Those men glanced at Braelynn , their eyes filled with curiosity and scrutiny . Alexander saw her and waved at the men . " Do as we discussed . " The men nodded , gave Braelynn another look , and then filed out one after another . " Something up ? " Alexander turned to her , his eyes questioning . Braelynn handed over the documents . " I found something new - about the ownership dispute over the warehouse at the docks . We might be able to break through with this person . " She pointed to a name on the papers . " But this person has a bad reputation , supposedly very difficult to deal with . " Alexander took the documents , scanned them quickly , and didn't even Chapter 14 frown . " Got it . I'll handle it . " His reaction was so calm , it was as if he were dealing with a trivial matter . Braelynn couldn't help but remind dangerous . " 11 him , " This person ... might be a bit Alexander looked up at her , his gaze deep and wild with confidence . " In this place , if you're afraid of danger , you'll never get anything done . " He put away the documents , as if remembering something , and took a small black device from the drawer , handing it to her . " Take this . If there's an emergency , press it - I'll know . " It was a miniature alarm device . Braelynn took it , feeling a subtle stir in her heart . " Thank you . " " Mm , " Alexander replied , acknowledging her, then picked up his jacket . " I'm heading out . " He walked to the door , then stopped , not turning around , his voice low as he added , " When I'm not here , try not to go to remote places alone . Call me if you need anything . With that , he strode away . Braelynn watched his back , gripping the alarm device that still held the warmth of his fingertips . A long - lost feeling of being quietly protected began to rise in her heart . A few days later , Alexander returned , travel - worn , with a shadow of stubble on his chin , but his eyes were astonishingly bright . He placed a signed document on Braelynn's desk . " Done . " Just two concise words . Braelynn opened the document - it was a statement from that difficult person relinquishing the priority right to purchase the dock warehouse ! How had he managed it ? She looked up , wanting to ask about the process , but saw a faint strip of gauze peeking out from the cuff of his jacket . " Are you hurt ? " she blurted out . Alexander followed her gaze , then casually pulled his sleeve down . " Just a scratch , it's nothing . " Clearly unwilling to discuss it further , he changed the subject . " What's your plan next ? " Suppressing her questions , Braelynn refocused on the business plan . " Now that the biggest obstacle is gone , we can start preparing funds and building the team . My preliminary calculations show the initial investment isn't a small amount ... " She took out the budget sheet she had prepared . Alexander glanced at the numbers and didn't even frown . " I'll figure out the money . " " This isn't a small sum ... " Braelynn reminded him . She knew Alexander had some savings , but it was probably far from enough . " I know , " Alexander interrupted , his eyes filled with unwavering certainty . " I said I'll handle it . You just focus on what you're good at- planning . " His attitude was resolute , even a bit domineering , yet strangely reassuring . That evening , when Braelynn returned to the apartment , she found a paper bag at the door . Inside was a box of highly effective anti- 10 inflammatory ointment and a serving of local , easily digestible dinner . There was no name , but she knew who had left it . She picked up the ointment , a wave of indescribable emotion rising in her heart . Alexander was like a beautiful jade wrapped in rough stone - cold and even a bit harsh on the outside , yet always revealing a clumsy but genuine attentiveness in the details . This kind of attentiveness was completely different from the procedural . emotionless " gentlemanly manners " she remembered from Zachary A subtle feeling , one she herself had not yet fully realized , began quietly to grow . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!