Chapter 156

Olivia

"That's not what I meant," he said quickly.

"Isn't it?" I challenged. "You're implying that I have all this free time to read trashy novels while you're too busy running your empire."

"Olivia, that's not—"

"Because I've been working just as hard on the Thompson account," I continued, my voice rising slightly. "Not to mention dealing with family stuff and adjusting to this whole... situation." I gestured vaguely between us.

Alexander sighed, running a hand through his hair. "I wasn't implying you have more free time. I just meant that I personally don't read fiction. It was a statement about me, not you."

"It didn't sound that way," I muttered, knowing I was probably overreacting but unable to stop myself.

"I apologize if it came across wrong," he said, his voice softening. "I'm genuine