CHAPTER 141 : HE IS GETTING COMFORTABLE
Alexander looked exhausted suddenly. Not weak. Just tired in a way powerful men rarely allowed themselves to become.
"I can't even protect her properly anymore." The confession came quieter than expected.
"You still are." Christian's expression softened slightly after that.
"No." Alexander laughed humorlessly. "I'm standing beside another woman publicly while psychopaths send her love letters through hidden cameras."
Christian stayed silent. Because honestly? There was nothing comforting enough to say to that.
Meanwhile across the city inside Aurum Estates, Eleanora sat curled near the bedroom window while Valeria applied antiseptic over bruised knuckles she earned during training earlier.
"You're overdoing it again," Valeria muttered quietly.
Eleanora barely responded. Her laptop remained open nearby. Half written script lay untouched.
Seraphina entered carrying coffee before immediately noticing Eleanora's distant expression again.
