Chapter 226

Madison

Alexander settled behind his desk, straightening papers that had been disturbed during our activities. “But I intend to make it quick.”

I nodded, moving to the chair across from his desk just as a knock sounded at the door. Five minutes had passed faster than I’d expected.

“Come in,” Alexander called, his voice cool and controlled.

The door swung open, and Scarlett Reynolds glided in like she owned the place. She was stunning in a form-fitting red dress that hugged every perfect curve of her body, her blonde hair cascading in flawless waves down her back. The diamond earrings caught the light as she moved, and her makeup looked professionally applied. Next to her, I felt like a schoolgirl who’d been caught making out behind the bleachers.

“Alexander, darling,” she purred, not even glancing in my direction as she approached his desk. “Thank you for seeing me on such short notice.”

“Scarlett,” he acknowledged with a slight nod. “What