Chapter 0154 Oh ? He raised an eyebrow , his expression challenging .
You think Im trying to flatter you ? What reason would I have for that ? I opened my mouth to respond but hesitated .
What reason would Alexander have for trying to flatter me , unless … My cheeks warmed at the thought , and his smirk grew , that infuriatingly charming look he knew was both maddening and magnetic You play too much, I muttered , redirecting my attention to the weights .
Alexander didnt respond , but I could still feel his gaze fixed on me , unwavering through the rest of our session .
Maybe that was why I pushed myself a little too hard , unwilling to let him see me falter .
I didnt let it show when we said our goodbyes , but as soon as I settled into the car to head back to my own territory , exhaustion hit me like a wave .
We were barely out of the capital when I drifted into a deep sleep , the memory of Alexanders lingering gaze the last thing on my mind .
The heat of Alexanders touch lingered around me , and I could almost feel the warmth of his arms around me again .
His mischievous eyes were right there , drawing me in , and I shivered as I imagined him pulling me close against his chest .
I could almost feel the strength in his arms , their muscles flexing as he held me , but despite the power in his embrace , his touch was always gentle , tender .
I pushed myself up on my toes , leaning in to kiss him , but just as quickly as the moment had come , the cold air washed over me .
He stepped away , and I found myself standing in a completely different space .
I blinked , disoriented , and realized that we werent in the gym anymore .
Instead , I was sitting across from him at a desk , a stack of papers in front of us , and a pen in his hand , which he was now offering to me .
Whats going on ? I asked , my voice thick with confusion My mind was foggy , unsure of how wed gone from the intensity of that moment to this sterile , professional setting .
Alexander looked at me , his expression unreadable .
He tilted his head to the side , as if considering how to explain the shift .
The business relationship between us is far more stable than any romantic relationship could ever be , he said in a calm , matter of fact tone .

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The words hit me like a cold splash of water .
I felt a strange mix of relief and disappointment .
My mind raced to process what he meant why had I imagined something different just seconds ago ? Was I reading too much into the moments between us ? Was it all just my mind playing tricks ? I woke with a start , still in the back of the car .
It had all been a dream , of course .
But even so , the words Alexander spoke in my dream felt undeniable .
There was no stable future for us if we pursued a relationship .
We couldnt be together .
Physical attraction was only part of what made a relationship work , and I couldnt ignore the reality of the situation .
Alexander had been very clear : he had no intention of settling down with me , or with anyone else .
A bitter taste rose in my mouth as I turned to look out the window , the passing scenery a blur .
It was too much for me to trai