Desperation Made Him Marry His Cold Boss
It was a lie he couldn't easily contradict.
Mrs. Devereux covered her mouth with her hand. "Oh, my darling! That is precisely what I mean! The moment the ruthless man cracks—that's the true romance! Isn't that right, Alexander?"
Alexander, listening to the entirely fabricated tale, felt a dangerous mixture of awe and fury. Her acting wasn't just convincing; it was brilliant. She had not only saved the situation but had crafted a story that made him look like a commanding, irresistible hero.
He squeezed her waist, a silent warning beneath the cover of affection, and leaned down, kissing the top of her head firmly. "She fills in the dramatic details, Mother," Alexander said dryly, still pla
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