Alexander's POV

I walked through Marcel's directly to their table and the look on Lily's face when she saw me was equal parts surprise and anger.

Victor smiled like he'd been expecting me which made my blood boil hotter.

"Alexander Thompson. What a pleasant surprise." Victor's tone was amused. "Would you like to join us for dessert?"

"I'd like you to stop manipulating Lily while she's vulnerable." I kept my voice low because we were in a public restaurant but fury made every word sharp. ...