2/2 Chapter 0190 Chapter 0190 We dont know for sure that he doesnt , I replied , trying to sound unconcerned .
He might have gotten one from somewhere else , or maybe hes planning to wear something with sentimental value .
I dont know .
Thats not out of the question , I guess , Elizabeth said , though she sounded doubtful .
Still , it doesnt seem like him .
I dont think its anything to worry about , I said with a shrug .
Im sure theres a reasonable explanation .
Though I believed my own words , a nagging doubt lingered in the back of my mind .
What if Alexander was having second thoughts about all of this ? A fake wedding , even one as meticulously planned as ours , required immense effort and expense .
Perhaps it was too much , even for him .
He had always been adamant about not settling down .
Maybe the thought of even pretending to do so was harder for him to stomach than I realized .
But then again , if he were truly having doubts , he wouldnt have let it get this far .
Alexander was too careful about maintaining his image to allow for a failed engagement .
This was a lot of fun , Elizabeth said , breaking through my thoughts and bringing me back to the present .
It was , I agreed , smiling .
Im so glad you were free to hang out .
Me too , she said , though she glanced at her watch with a sigh .
But Im just about out of free time .
Ive got to head home now .
Of course , I know how busy you are .
She suddenly turned and hugged me tightly , wrapping her arms around me with unexpected force .
I returned the gesture , her warmth comforting .
If anything else happens , you let me know immediately , she said , her voice firm .
I want to help you .
Ill do whatever I can .

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I know , I said softly , squeezing her back .
I really appreciate it .
I promise Ill keep you informed .
Good , she said , pulling back and giving me a stern look .
You cant take on the whole world by yourself .
Just remember that youve got friends who want to help .
Her words made me smile , though they stirred a bittersweet emotion deep inside .
In this timeline , I truly had people who cared about me , who had my back .
It was a sharp contrast to the original timeline , where my so called friends had been nothing but users .
Elizabeth waved to James and then walked away , heading in the opposite direction of the entrance wed used earlier .
As we continued walking , James moved closer to me .
After a few moments of silence , he asked , You okay ? Im fine , I replied , though the days events had left me feeling drained .
Its just been a long day .
And I cant help but wonder what Alexander has lined up .
I cant believe hes already found a new wedding venue .
Especially one that can handle such a long guest list .
There arent many options that could accommodate us .
I dont know much about wedding venues , James admitted .
But I do know one thing: Alpha Black has a lot of determination .
If he set his mind to solving this problem today , you can bet its already handled .
James and I didnt speak much as we walked down the street to the office building .
It was a nice day , the sun warm but not overwhelming , and the sidewalks werent too crowded , making it a pleasant walk .
1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 0190 As we stepped into the lobby , I spotted Alexander immediately .
He had just returned , it seemed , and was standing near the entrance , deep in conversation with another man .
The man beside him was tall and thin , with jet black hair neatly combed back and wire rimmed glasses perched on his sharp nose .
He wore a perfectly tailored suit accented with subtle gold flourishes , exuding an air of authority and sophistication .
My steps faltered as my eyes swept over his profile .
Recognition hit me like a lightning bolt .
I knew exactly who he was .
He was one of the most renowned architects in the entire kingdom a self made billionaire and the mastermind behind some of the most iconic structures in the world .
What on Earth was he doing here ? And more importantly , what was he doing with Alexander ?