Chapter 93

Madison

I rushed toward the door, mind still racing about the photo incident when I collided straight into Alexander’s solid chest. His hands gripped my arms, steadying me before I could stumble.

“Why are you running around like a headless chicken?” His voice held that dangerous edge from earlier, blue eyes still stormy with residual anger.

I straightened my blouse. “You said the car’s leaving in five minutes.”

“Yes.” His jaw remained tight as he released me, turning toward the elevator without another word.

The private elevator ride to the garage stretched with uncomfortable silence. I kept my eyes fixed on the polished metal doors, hyper-aware of Alexander’s imposing presence beside me. The usual crackling tension between us had morphed into something darker after he’d caught me snooping.

The doors opened to the garage where his sleek car waited. Alexander strode ahead, not bothering to hold the car door for me like he usually did. I slid