Chapter 4

Inside the enclosed luxury vehicle, the atmosphere froze instantly.

Alexander remained close. The subtle woodsy scent of his expensive cologne mixed with the intimidating presence of an elite titan, forming an invisible, tightening net.

Ten years in federal prison. A ruined career.

Any ordinary woman would have gone pale with panic, desperately defending herself.

Yet, after the initial shock passed, the flicker of surprise in Victoria's eyes dissolved at an astonishing speed, replaced by calm.

She didn't lean back. She didn't flinch. Instead, she met Alexander's deep blue-grey gaze head-on.

"The Cayman offshore restructuring three years ago,” Victoria spoke, her…