Chapter 48
“Aler, what are you going todo? Where are you going? “Alana questioned, her concern evident as she moved closer to me while I walked away.
“Please, let me hande something. I promise I won’t disrupt your career, 1 assured her, giving her shoulder a reassuring squeeze before continuing my ascent. “You’ve got something great poing, and I wouldn’t dare destroy it or hurt you
“But what are you planning to do?” Alana persisted her frown deepening She would soon turn that frown into a glare once she discovered my intentions.
“Just walk, okay? Let me make a phone call.” Leaded her probing questions, my mind set on my plan
“Fine, you’d better stay true to your words,” Alana sighed, walking away, and leaving me alone to carry out my mission.
“”) ani, boney, I am,” I assuredbet Tcouldn’t fathom causing ham to Alans in any circumstance
1 left her in the living room and headed straight to the room I had designated as my office. My anger surged, and I wasn’t entirely sure if my thoughts were straight, but I couldn’t delay any longer. The time had come to take action. I pulled out my phone and approached the window, gazing outside as I called Killar
“Man I’m on my way to see my woman,”
„” Killian said, his amoyance evident, though he soon shifted to a more conceinedione. “is everything okay?” he inquired with a touch of genuine
“No, It’s not. Sorry to interrupt, but that asshole had the audacity to lay his hands on my wife and tollber that I’m not enough for her,” I replied, my frustration boiling over. 1 glared out of the window and noticed the freshly gardened font yard in full hon
“I’m sorry, who exactly are talling about? is loyalian initially sounded puzzled, but he quickly transitioned to a right, I realized I needed to provide mode context. “She’s fine. I’m talking about Daniel Bay,” I clarified We shared a manual loathing for Daniel
od concitan.
that do you want to do about it, then? kalian inquired, his voice lared with a hint of mischief, “We’ve gathered a lot of information on him. Are we finally going to expose him?” He seemed eager at the prospect. He had been the one coordinating with the private Investigator when we nevered information about Daniel’s numerous misdeeds. Frankly, I hadn’t expected to find him entangled in sach big mess. That they’d be handy to use against him one of these days.
I was well aware of Daniel’s past and recent actions that could potentially end his career and tanish his reputation, but I had made a promise to Alana. I wouldn’t jeopardize her career. “Alana really cares about this mode, and replacing the lead actor might set her back I promised her I wouldn’t harm her career, so that’s out of the question,” I explained, letting out a
weary sigh
“In that case, Alec, why did you call me?” Killian inquired. He could see my apprehension through the phone. He knew there was more to the story, he knew what was ne
think you kng,” I replied, drawing the curtains shut
“at’s Lime?”” be asked. Killian had been one of the best friend 1’de had, aside from Ryan, who hade heard from in a while.
“It’s time. I’m going to reveal my true identity, and the world will know that I’m the actual CEO of Densional Management Group, I declared. Killian had been serving as my cover for added security, but it had taken a toll on him. He had to navigate umerous close calls, not to mention handling public relations. The last incident wasn’t any different.
“And we start by telling those we’ve misled the truth, right?” Killian asked. I knew he had some explaining to do with Izabel, past as I did with Alana and her parents. The faceless company
Tefcourse,” I replied, “Can you geting first thing in the morning?”
I can, Aler. I’m proud of you,” Killian said, and simply hummed with a slight smile.
“This will teach are not to me with what’s mine. could easily ruin him and his family. I’m not one to abuse my power, but just this once, use it to put him in a court.”
“Of course, boss. The world will be drilled to discover the CEO, and I can go back to being your right–hand man without being under a constant spotlight,~ Killian laughed, and I couldn’t help
“Thank you for everything, Killian,” I said. He had made everything all easier for me.
“Of course, Aber Thank you for giving me a chainer, What the actual hee
titian added. As I turned around, I noticed the door was ajar, and there was Alana standing between it, her jaw dropped in disbelief.”
you hear?
“thin, Alana,” I rupsed, panicking “How much of that did y
“You’re the CEO of Dimensional Management Group?” she furrowed her brows, and then anger aged though her. “You lied to me!? “Alana, it’s not like that, I tried to explain, but she cut me off.
“Nu, dos How dare you! You fooled me, you and Killian, you fooled tabel and me. She shook her head and took steps away from the
omething from you! I don’t want anything except for our contract to be fulfilled,” Alana jadged her hands on her hips.
“Adana, please, it‘ ‘s not like that. You’re the only one protected by the prenup. I’m not, and now that you know of my wealth, my empire, you must understand the risk I’ve ta emandedlur gemily “How could ever risk that? I swear I’m not up to anything. “Takded softly, hoping her anger wouldn’t blind her
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“Why did you lie come? The sounded defeated and hurt. “You even fooled my parents and strung all along she pointed us and them sooted, “Was it satisfying for you? Making a
“Noi stw sligjatesi ba, Alana ” readied for her hands, holding them firmly. “I hated having to lie to all of you, ust me, I said cuthfully, even though the lies had come easily. “I told you I sof being from an old money fandy, and that was the only benefit. I married you because I care about you, Alana,” I decided to be fully honest with her.
“You tell me,” I whispered. My affects he was never take, and judging by the way he looked at me, the knew that one of i could ever be abse
“Why did piu lie tune, Alec phur asked softly, finally giving me the opportunity to explain myself.
