48 THE TIME SPENT TOGETHER (2/2)

”He's my cousin. Their family owns M Tech. Says he went to the same high school as you.” Alex told Zunnie and left out the part about Carson being interested in her. He wanted Zunnie to come to the party only to show her off. Yet his gut was telling him letting her come would not end well.

”You don't have to come. You have no idea who he is, and you don't like these gatherings.” Alex quickly added to discourage her.

”Don't worry darling. It's not like I don't enjoy partying. I just can't stand being around spoilt rich people who only brag about themselves and compare their wealth to look better than the other. If you want me to be there, I will go. If not, I will wait till you come back to me. Sanua probably will be there since she's back from Beijing.”

Alex felt better hearing that Sanua may be there. He knew Sanua would protect Zunnie no matter what.

”Okay honey. We still have time to decide. Did you drive?”

”Mhm, I did.”

”Let me drive us back. Will have my Secretary get my car tomorrow.”

”What are you planning?” Zunnie asked suspiciously.

Alex chuckled. Zunnie could read him like a book. He loved how she always seem to figure out what he had in mind. She was very attentive, and he loved that about her. He rubbed her head and held her warm hand in his as they walked to her car.

”I'm just driving my tired wife home. You may not notice but you look worn-out. Is that anything to be skeptical about?”

”Fine, you win Mr. Zi.” She smiled.

”Good girl. Tell me about the visit you had today?” Alex asked her, remembering what Carson said when he was leaving the office.

Zunnie recalled everything as it occurred in her office back to Alex. He remained quiet even though he was angry. He had no idea how vicious Victoria could be.

During college, he had only been dating her for two weeks when he found out she ruined the life of a girl in his marketing class.

”Don't worry honey, we only dated for two weeks. If she bothers you again, tell me and I will take care of it.” Alex squeezed Zunnie's hand and continued driving toward Lake-view condos.