Chapter 4

Alexander's voice wasn't loud, but his tone brooked no objections. The entire ballroom went dead silent in a heartbeat.

All eyes were on them, their faces a mix of shock and curiosity.

Grace was completely intimidated by Alexander's aura, frozen in place and unable to respond.

Her face alternated between pale and red, looking utterly humiliated.

Michael quickly stepped in to smooth things over. "Mr. Reed, please don't take it the wrong way. Grace didn't mean anything by it."

He shot Grace a sharp look, silently telling her to shut up.

Then he turned back to Alexander, plastering on a…