Chapter 33. Guilt!

Alexander's POV

I sit in my chair, puffing on my cigarette, when suddenly the door of my room bursts open and Edward enters the room.

"Why did you cancel such a vital deal, Alex?" By the look on his face, I already understood that he would ask me this.

I can't tell him I did it for Alice, my submissive. Then he'll question me about why I did this for my submissive, and I'll have no answer.

Because even I am seeking an answer to this question. Why, why am I becoming so possessive of my submissive? What exactly is she doing to me?

"I fought with the client." I lie, exhaling a cloud of smoke to mask my unease.

"Why? You have invested a lot of money in it, bro," Edward presses, his tone insistent.

"Edward, please leave. I'm in a bad mood right now." My voice is tinged with irritation as I command him. I need him to leave before he probes any further and uncovers the truth that I'm struggling to comprehend myself.

"Call you