Chapter 285 A Friend

• There was no denying it—human chemistry, or whatever one chose to call it, was strange and impossible to quantify. Alexander could easily ignore a face that merely resembled Natalia, yet Victoria’s casual teasing sent his pulse racing. Even knowing she had her own agenda, he still couldn’t fully rein in his reactions.
• “What do you want?” Alexander asked, forcing his tone to remain even. He shifted slightly, angling his body away from her, eyes fixed on the road ahead, as if distance alone could restore his composure.
• Natalia had already decided there was nothing left to lose. She didn’t bother sitting properly anymore. Her dark eyes glittered with mischief as she leaned closer again, her lips hovering just short of his cheek.