Chapter 252

Alexander POV

Victoria leaned forward, her expression all false concern. "Those photos were quite damning. Meeting with James Westbrook behind Alexander's back, sharing private conversations in dark corners of bars."

"They were coffee meetings," Olivia said evenly. "Completely innocent."

"Innocent?" Victoria's eyebrows rose. "Is that why you didn't mention them to Alexander?"

"I don't report every conversation I have."

"Perhaps you should when they're with your husband's business rivals."

"Enough," Grandfather cut in. "Victoria, let them speak."

Victoria sat back, that satisfied smile playing at her lips. She'd drawn first blood, and she knew it.

Grandfather fixed his gaze on me. "Do you h