Chapter 65

Jenny POV:

As I entered Alex's office, I was met with a scowl that could curdle milk. But when our eyes locked, his expression softened, and he gestured for me to approach.

"What happened to you?" I asked, concern etched on my face.

"I'll tell you when we're home," he replied, his voice low and even.

I nodded, setting the lunchbox on his desk. "I brought your favorite - Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Cherry Compote. You must be starving."

He raised an eyebrow but sat down, his eyes never leaving mine. I opened the lunchbox, releasing the savory aromas into the air. He took a bite, his expression unreadable.

Later, as we settled into bed, I asked, "So, what happened?"

Alex's eyes clouded, his voice dripping with venom. "I met my ex, Tina Maff. She's the one who broke my heart, stole my trust, and bankrupted my company. I was blind in love, and she used me."

His words hung in the air like a challenge, his pain and anger still simmering.