Chapter 159

Madison

“Something on your mind, Ms. Harper?” Alexander’s voice cut through my thoughts.

I looked up to find him studying me, his expression unreadable. “No, Mr. Knight.”

“Liar,” he said softly. “You’ve been fidgeting for the past ten minutes.”

“I wasn’t aware my comfort level was of interest to you in public settings,” I replied, surprising myself with my boldness.

A flicker of amusement crossed his face. “Everything about you interests me, Ms. Harper. Even your discomfort.”

“How kind,” I muttered.

Alexander’s eyes narrowed slightly, his lips curving into that infuriating half-smile that meant he was enjoying my discomfort.

“You want to know who she is.” It wasn’t a question.

I lifted my chin, meeting his gaze directly. “No, I don’t.”

“Really?” He raised an eyebrow, clearly not believing me. “I was about to tell you, but if you’re not interested...” He shrugged one shoulder, the movement elegant beneath his perfectl