Series 2
Her eyes quickly locked on the figure of elegance and poise at the center of the room. Alexander was seated there on the couch with his legs neatly crossed, radiating a casual yet refined aura. His appearance was breathtakingly handsome, with every feature sharply defined.
This man was Wren’s husband, the renowned leader of the Triumph Consortium. A brief silence fell over the room when everyone noticed Wren enter. Moments later, a voice dripping with mockery shattered the stillness. “Scarlet, ever wonder what Alexander’s wife looks like? Take a good look at her now.
” At that instant, Wren’s disheveled appearance was clear.
Her rain-drenched clothes clung to her, emphasizing her fuller figure. Strands of wet hair stuck to her damp face, highlighting a prominent dark mark on her left cheek. Ignoring the contemptuous stares, Wren approached Alexander, placing the dessert on the coffee table with a strained smile.
“Alexander, I’ve brought the mousse cake you asked for.” Without so much as a glance at Wren, Alexander pushed the cake toward Scarlet, saying in a smooth voice, “Here, you can have it now.” Scarlet smiled shyly, “I only mentioned it in passing. I didn’t expect you would actually ask her to buy it.” A wave of realization hit Wren, her eyes widening in shock. It felt as if a knife had pierced her heart. The cake she had spent nearly five hours acquiring..
It was meant for Scarlet? “Scarlet, you see how deeply Alexander cherishes you now, don’t you? He would move mountains for you if you wished it.” “Exactly! Go ahead and eat the cake. After all, Wren just spent five hours getting it. Don’t let her efforts go to waste!” At that, Wren’s hands clenched into fists by her sides. She felt like the greatest fool in the world now.
Just then, Alexander stood up and walked toward Wren, meeting her eyes with a blank expression.
