LOGINXander felt uncomfortable.Lately, he had begun to dislike crowds, in any form. He felt much more comfortable at home, with Jonas and Jordan, just the three of them, doing something together, even if it was just watching television or helping Jordan study.The only times Xander could participate in a crowd were usually meetings with his company staff, and even then, he always tried to keep them short and only discuss the most important things.This wasn't a phobia, but simply a reluctance to gather with people he didn't know, especially in a party setting, where everyone was always wearing smiling masks."You might be starting to develop into an introvert," Jonas once remarked, when Xander had turned down yet another invitation to a business meeting at a golf course.Now, standing among people talking about the latest fashion trends, the world's gadget consumption, and other topics that weren't particularly interesting, Xander almost regretted accepting the invitation without Jonas.J
"Uh, I feel like this has nothing to do with me at all," Xander said with a frown. "Why would they invite me?""Probably because you were the cover model for an international business magazine and graced the front page," Liam said, examining the invitation in his hand.It was a luxurious invitation. Made on thick, glossy paper, jet black with delicate, thin gold lines forming a rose pattern."A business magazine model? Oh my God, Liam, that was two years ago," Xander said angrily. "And I did it because I had to. Didn't you see how I scowled when I had my photo taken?"Liam smiled faintly. "You probably don't realize that your scowl in that photo actually makes you look even more charismatic and authoritative."Xander raised an eyebrow. "You're mocking me, aren't you?""Oh my God, Alpha Xander," Liam said, shaking his head. "You have no idea how much your popularity skyrocketed after you appeared on the cover of that magazine! Especially among celebrities, you surpassed the popularity
"Who? Xander Riordan?" Kano nearly jumped out of his wheelchair when he heard the name from Kaji. He grabbed his phone and searched for something. "Is this guy?"Kaji looked at the photo his father had shown him and immediately scowled. "That's right! That's him, the man who humiliated me and stole my sweetheart, my Doctor Jonas!"Kano pulled his phone back. "If he really is Doctor Jonas's boyfriend, then you can't mess with them anymore!""What do you mean, Dad? Why aren't you defending Kaji? Who is he to put your own son down over him?" Emiko protested, defending her older brother.She and Kaji did fight often, sometimes over trivial things that weren't really important, but when things got tough, they were always there for each other, always ready to support and defend each other."Listen," Kano said firmly. "Xander Riordan is a big businessman who controls almost half the world. He's considered the fifth richest man in the world and wields immense influence. If we oppose him, he
Emiko gazed at Xander in admiration. She'd been with many handsome men, athletic and masculine, fragrant, and polite.But Xander was above them all. He is extra ordinary handsome. And hot. And he wrapped his arms around Doctor Jonas's waist in a possessive, intimidating manner, as if warning them to keep their distance from his lover.Emiko didn't like to express her admiration, but she found what Doctor Jonas's boyfriend was doing sexy.Jonas smiled discreetly. He'd never dared to reveal his relationship with Xander because he respected Xander's status. He didn't want him to feel uncomfortable or disrespected.But now, Xander himself had announced that they were a couple. That was a relief.Nurse Natsuki gently nudged Jonas's arm. "Doctor, no wonder you never told us who your partner is. He's that handsome."The nurses, some doctors, and hospital visitors were beginning to be drawn to the commotion Emiko was causing.The women didn't miss the opportunity to take photos of the two me
"Gather all the evidence and store it in a special file. Make five copies of that file and give it to me," Xander said firmly. "Don't miss a single detail. Dig into it from when he was a baby, if necessary."Rosco Dalin was a skilled hacker who was fiercely loyal to Xander, having once rescued him from kidnapping by a mafia member who felt threatened by his safety.He knew who Xander was and had sworn to do whatever the Alpha ordered, without question. He owed not only his life to the tough-looking, generous and caring Alpha, but also an immeasurable financial debt.Thanks to Xander hiring him into his company as a specialized technician, with a staff position, he was able to rebuild his life, which had been shattered by his reckless actions as a young man.Rosco would be forever grateful to Xander and would do anything to protect the Alpha from harm."I'll get to it right away, Alpha," Rosco said quickly. "Two days at the most."Xander nodded. "I'm counting on you, Rosco."Beside Xan
"Oh my gosh, flowers again?" Jonas's eyes widened, seeing a large bouquet of flowers on his desk. This time, it was white roses."And five boxes of donuts from the bakery that just opened last week next to the hospital," Nurse Natsuki said, pointing to the guest table."Is he crazy? Does he think I'll eat all those sweets?" Jonas grumbled. "Just take them out, Nurse Natsuki. And these flowers too."Nurse Natsuki smiled broadly and carried everything Jonas had mentioned outside."Wow, the flowers are beautiful," Nurse Aoki greeted. "And all those donuts? From Mr. Kaji again?""Hmm," Nurse Natsuki nodded and handed Nurse Aoki the boxes of donuts. "Just distribute them to the other nurses and staff. As usual.""Doctor Jonas must be very upset," Nurse Aoki said. "First it was Ms. Emiko, then Mr. Kaji. Those two Satoru brothers are really weird, aren't they?""Shh," Nurse Natsuki placed her index finger over her lips. "Be careful what you say. Mr. Kano Satoru is the largest shareholder in







