Chapter 34

"When you married Elizabeth, I didn't even show up! Poor Elizabeth. She married you, got no recognition, and didn't even get a wedding!"

Alexander’s mind was already a mess. Kieran’s nonstop chatter only made it worse. Alexander grabbed his jacket and stood up to leave. Kieran, catching on, quickly called out, "Alexander, where are you headed?" Alexander ignored him.

As he left the bar, Nolan was busy dealing with the online buzz about Elizabeth. “Mr. Tudor, how should we handle the news about Percy and Stewart?” Nolan asked Alexander. Alexander, tugging at his tic, looked up at Nolan. The car’s dim lighting and the lingering scent of alcohol cast shadows under his eyes.

“What did you say?” Alexander asked again. Nolan, clueless, repeated, “Percy and…” “Percy?” Alexander cut him off, ice in his voice. Nolan was still confused. Alexander laughed coldly, “Nolan, I haven’t even divorced Elizabeth yet, and you’re already calling her Percy?” He used to call her “Mrs. Tudor” so sincerely, and now he called her “Percy.”

Sensing Alexander’s displeasure, Nolan quickly said, “Mr. Tudor, Ms. Russell told me to change it.” Mentioning Esme made Alexander’s heart sink. The car went dead silent. Nolan watched him cautiously, not daring to speak; even his breathing became more careful.

Alexander leaned back, his throat moving, staying quiet for a moment. Nolan broke the silence, “Mr. Tudor, where to?” Alexander looked up at Nolan and suddenly asked, “Did you tip off Lily to go to the villa that day?” Nolan was stunned. He opened his mouth but said nothing. “Did you?” Alexander frowned.

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Alexander’s breath hitched; he clenched his fist. “Nolan!” He had thought it was Elizabeth who had informed Lily that day! “Mr. Tudor, she asked about your schedule, 1…” Alexander’s stomach churned. He suddenly remembered a time when he was drunk after a social event and Nolan had taken him to the villa. Elizabeth had been busy taking care of him, making oatmeal that had settled his stomach.

“Mr. Tudor, I was wrong. It won’t happen again, I accept my punishment!” Nolan said, ashamed. Entertainment news had updated with new info. The Stewarts and the Percys had dinner together! Elizabeth and Joseph seemed super close. This news hit Alexander like a punch to the gut.

Staring at the skyscrapers outside, Alexander scowled. “Take me to the Percys.” Nolan blinked, confused. “What?” “Are you deaf? I said, we’re going to the Percys!” Alexander barked. Nolan nodded quickly, not daring to hesitate. Alexander gripped his phone tight, then tossed it aside.