Two can play at that game!

If Alexi takes the business route to interact with me, I can handle that just fine. However, I hate that it makes me feel weirdly upset and triggers a nerve—stupidly so.

‘I took care of everything. Club’s ready, guests are sorted, and everything is in hand. All you need to do is put on a suit and look intimidating.’ I smile with tight facial expressions drily because it takes so much effort.

So be normal then.

Not that he isn’t in ...