Chapter 15: To Catch His Attention âMr. Alexander, I appreciate the gesture, but I wonât accept the necklace,â Isabella stated calmly, her composure surprising many.
Itâs commonly believed that women canât resist the allure of jewelry, especially one as valuable as this. Yet, Isabella remained unmoved.
A deep meaning surfaced in Alexanderâs eyes, while the guests harbored a hint of worry.
It was unheard of for anyone to refuse Alexander outright, which could be seen as a public affront to his dignity.
Unexpectedly, Alexander didnât show anger. With an indifferent expression, he closed the box and handed it back to Sebastian.
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Charlotte, at that moment, wished nothing more than to eliminate
Isabella, who had stolen her thunder
on her own birthday.
Why should she garner Alexanderâs
attention?!
Eleanor gently patted her hand, signaling her to stay calm. Any mishap at this event could tarnish The
Sterlingâs reputation in Riverdale.
The party continued awkwardly after the incident, with some guests quietly making their exits. Alexander, who generally disliked such gatherings, got up to leave. Just as he reached the door, Isabella caught up with him.
Mr. Alexander, weâre not close. I hope you wonât do something like this again; it could lead to misunderstandings.â
Alexander huffed, a smirk forming at the corner of his mouth. âYou helped Ascot Group make money; these are
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your dues. I donât like owing anyone.â
As if I ever wanted to help you make money! I wish youâd go bankrupt!
Isabella cursed internally, maintaining an innocent facade. âMr. Alexander, as Iâve said, youâve got the wrong person. If thereâs nothing else, Iâll be going.â
Despite Alexanderâs good looks, he was a heartless scoundrel in Isabellaâs eyes, the kind she despised the most.
âLeaving? To where?â
Alexander grabbed her wrist. âIsabella, isnât all this just to catch my attention? Youâre far smarter than those other
women.â
His eyes gleamed with a touch of mockery.
Isabellaâs gaze darkened. Such
arrogance!
The next moment, she sharply tapped
on Alexanderâs wrist. It seemed a
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gentle hit, but Alexanderâs expression changed as he instinctively let go.
He frowned at Isabellaâs delicate hand, puzzled by the strength it held.
Unbeknownst to him, Isabella had
targeted a pressure point on his wrist, capable of immobilizing a man much stronger than herself with minimal
effort.
âMr. Alexander, just because youâre wealthy doesnât mean you can do whatever you please. Youâd do well to
accumulate some virtue.â
Turning to leave, Isabella was stopped by Alexanderâs icy call.
Stop!â
She paused and turned. âWhat now?!â
Her patience with Alexander had worn thin, her tone brimming with
irritation.
For the first time, Alexander saw an
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emotion other than compliance or fear
directed at him.
âIsabella, youâll pay for your words today!â
Mockery flashed in Isabellaâs eyes as
she hailed a cab without another word.
âTo Harborlight Sanctuary.â
Watching the taxi speed away,
Alexander exhaled deeply and coldly instructed Sebastian, âFollow her.â