Chapter 198
No.1
"Wife!" He dashed in and pulled her into an embrace, burying his face in her hair. "I missed you so much."
Coffee nearly spilled from her cup.
"What—why are you here?" She struggled, but he tightened his grip.
Alexander nuzzled her hair pitifully. "I couldn't sleep without holding you all night."
The elevator air turned icy.
Julian's fingers whitened around his coffee cup.
Outside the building, two identical Bentleys sat parked side by side. Evelyn's lips twitched—what fresh hell was this?
No.2
"Get in." Alexander bundled her into the passenger seat before flashing Julian a triumphant smirk.
As the car started, Evelyn couldn't resist asking, "Did you buy the entire building?"
Alexander kept his eyes on the road, but his lips curved slightly.
He didn't mention that he'd also replaced the property management with Kingsley Group staff. Now even a fly entering Evelyn's neighborhood needed prior approval.
Horizon Media lobby.
Evelyn barely stepped inside when Julian rose from a sofa.
"That fast?" Her eyes widened.
No.3
Julian smiled wordlessly and took her bag. "Let me walk you up."
At the Financial Department entrance, several colleagues witnessed the scene.
"Get some rest." He gently adjusted her collar. "You're not alone anymore."
That sentence detonated like a bomb across Horizon Media.
[Breaking News! Crown Prince and Evelyn are expecting!]
[No wonder they took sudden marriage leave!]
[They arrived together today in matching Bentleys!]
No.4
[Rumor says the Ashfords objected but the deed was done!]
Melissa Lee trembled as she read the flooding messages, nails digging into her palms.
With shaking hands, she dialed a long-unused number.
"Isabella Winslow, let's work together."
Meanwhile, Alexander had just returned to Kingsley Group headquarters when he found the entire Kingsley family waiting outside his office.
Madeline Kingsley stood with red-rimmed eyes. "Alexander, your grandmother needs to speak—"
"Unnecessary." He strode past and pushed open his office door. "Some things don't require explanation."
No.5
"You!" Madeline stamped her foot. "How dare you disrespect our ancestors like this!"
The door slammed shut, cutting off all arguments.
Madam Kingsley glanced around, noticing all the assistants in the office area had pricked up their ears.
"Let's talk inside." She quickly pushed open Alexander Kingsley's office door.
"What nonsense are you pulling, old woman?" Patriarch Kingsley demanded the moment he entered. "What could Evelyn possibly have done that's unforgivable?"
Ever since discovering the engagement ceremony was the Dowager's elaborate scheme, the entire family had grown resentful toward her.
Madeline Kingsley's eyes were red and swollen as she insisted she had valid reasons.
No.6
The family had stormed into Kingsley Group first thing that morning to confront her.
If not for Alexander's work ethic, they might not have found him at all.
"Alex, is it true about Isabella's pregnancy?" Eleanor Kingsley cut straight to the point.
Rumors swirled everywhere, all pointing to one fact—Isabella Winslow was carrying Alexander's child.
"Unconfirmed." Alexander's expression remained impassive. "I wanted a paternity test. Grandmother stopped me."
Eleanor gasped.
This was an indirect admission that he'd indeed been involved with Isabella.
No.7
"How could you—"
"You disgrace!" The Patriarch roared before turning his glare on the Dowager. "Even so, rushing to marry that Winslow girl is absurd. Anyone can see she's trouble."
"Mother, you should've at least discussed something this important with us," Eleanor couldn't help chiding.
Marrying Isabella in such haste would make the Kingsleys appear desperate for heirs.
When had the Dowager ever endured such humiliation?
Even her dutiful son was looking at her with reproach.
"I had to cut off his escape routes!" The Dowager pointed at Alexander hysterically. "Why don't you ask what this unfilial wretch has done?"