Alexander's jaw tightened, Anyone else would have missed it, but I'd spent years noticing his microexpressions to predict his moods.
He pulled out his phone again, scrolling through unanswered messages. The slight tremor in his hand betrayed his rising anger.
For six years, he had conditioned me to respond within minutes. To prioritize his demands above my basic needs. Once, I'd left a doctor's appointment mid-examination because he wanted me to bring him the tie he'd forgotten at home.
Now, my silence was the first power I'd held over him in years.
After ensuring Victoria was comfortable in the waiting room, Alexander stepped into the hallway. He made three separate calls, his face darkening with each one that went unanswered.
He escorted Victoria to lunch, made certain she was safely delivered to their penthouse, and only then did he head to the Enterprises.
The moment he entered the executive floor, his personal assistant approached cautiously.
"Sir, your father has returned from black fang pack unexpectedly. He's called for an emergency board meeting in thirty minutes."
Alexander didn't pause his stride. "Who else has he summoned?"