Chapter 15 Alexander In Trouble

• As Drew beat Isabel in talking to Ava, Isabel felt like a child whose mother abandoned at such a luxurious party. She looked around and didn’t feel like taking another drink. Alexander was still surrounded by reporters, Ava was with Drew and here she is, all alone. She decided to take a breather.
• She stepped out onto the balcony, into the cool night air. She stood there, admiring the scenery. She took a deep breath and let her thoughts wander without direction as she fixed her eyes on the sparkling skyline. She ran her fingers through her wavy hair, enjoying the gentle breeze on her skin. But her moment alone was disrupted when she felt a familiar presence, and her back straightened.
• Alexander habitually walked out from the crowd, onto the balcony, his eyes fixed on Isabel’s figure against the city’s light. He had been watching her since he went to give a speech. He saw how Lucien and Lia tried to put her down, and it made him angry. He noticed how Drew beat her conversation with Ava and the downcast look she had when she felt alone and his eyes narrowed. As expected, none of the guests saw the quick emotions that flashed through his usual cold black eyes.