Chapter 139

Madison

My heart skipped a beat as I tried to maintain my composure. Alexander noticed my reaction, his eyes narrowing slightly as he followed my gaze.

I turned around to see Hazel standing there, looking polished in her work outfit—a gray pencil skirt with a burgundy blouse. Her hair was pulled back in a neat bun, and she was beaming at me.

“Hazel! Hi,” I said, my voice a bit higher than normal. “What are you doing here?”

“My boss is over there with a client,” she gestured toward the far corner of the café. “I spotted you and had to come say hello. I didn’t mean to interrupt your date.”

Alexander straightened in his chair, his expression shifting to that practiced charm he used in business meetings. He extended his hand. “Alexander Knight.”

Hazel’s mouth opened slightly before she collected herself and shook his hand. “Hazel Foster. I’ve seen you in Forbes. And Time. And basically everywhere.” She laughed nervously. “You’re Madison’s boss.