Chapter 20

Jenny POV

After Julia stormed out of the office, Alex approached me, his eyes locked on mine. He gently touched the cheek Julia had slapped, his fingers sending shivers down my spine.

"How did you know?" I asked, staring up at him in confusion.

Alex smiled calmly. "I have my ways."

I sighed, feeling a mix of emotions. "I thought you said we should stay away from each other. Why would you help me?"

Alex's expression turned cold. "This is not about us. It's about you. Let's focus on that."

I hesitated, unsure of what to say. "But one million dollars is too much. You shouldn't have done that."

Alex's voice was detached. "I can't rest when someone touches something important to me. Or, in this case, someone important to my sister."

He offered me his arm, and I took it, feeling a sense of unease. "Let's go home," he said, his tone firm.