ice block and didn't like being around women? How did he become a pe

ing behind her a welcome respite from Alexander's intense gaze. The bathroom was a se

. The dress hugged her curves in all the right places, making her feel confident and beautiful.

ss. She looked stunning, the elegant dress accentuating her porcelain skin and chestnut-wavy hair. But he

think I know?" he asked, his voice low and husky, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Don't you k

Alexander's words, coupled with his low, husky chuckling, drew her in like a magnet. The

radiating from her cheeks, and her eyes grew hot with embarrassment. She looked aw

rvert'. It flashed in her mind like a neon sign, making her heart sk

acter, but he couldn't help himself. This was his first time ever acting this way towards a woman, and her a

bout anyone before, and it was both exhilarating and terrifying. He took a step closer to her, h

he cool ocean breeze hit them as they stepped out, carrying the sweet scent of saltwater and the sou

erene ocean scene pass by. The sunlight danced across the waves, creating a dazzling dis

serene ocean scene pass by. But her mind was still reeling from the events of the past

. She couldn't even wrap her head around it. One minute she was attending the cruise ship's Christmas

ingers intertwining with hers in a gentle grasp. "We're going to my private island," Alexander said

idea , I get to experience some fun things, so I'll forgive him for now, she thought. As the SUV drove onto the private jet's runwa

air. The jet's engines roared to life, their deafening hum vibrating through every cell in Jane's body.

leather and polished wood wafted out, mingling with the smell of jet fuel and the ocean air. J

soothing background noise. Alexander sat down beside her, his presence radiating warmth and comfort. As the je

ust a tiny speck on the horizon. The sunlight danced across the waves, creating a dazzling display of light and color that seemed to stretch

drama and stress of the cruise ship behind. The tension in her shoulders began to ease, her muscles relaxi

. It was as if she had left all her worries and cares behind, and was now soaring into a new and exciting future. The

eyes twinkling like stars in the night sky. "Enjoyi

window. "It's beautiful," she said

th hers in a gentle grasp. "I'm glad you like it," he said. "I

e-sick puppy, who would believe it if he told them. He shook his head, trying to clear the

ine. Paul's eyes narrowed, his mind struggling to comprehend the transformation. The Alexander he knew was a ma

the polished wood paneling, the subtle scent of expensive perfume... it was all so familiar, yet s

gul, was not a love-sick puppy. He was a force of nature, a man who got what he wanted, no matter the cost

erintendent, a harsh punishment that had left her reeling, like a ship in a storm. Desperate for help, she had turned to Zoe, the superintendent's daughter

a sharp knife. "You're nothing but a pathetic loser," Zoe had sneered, her voice dripping with disgust, the wor

her throat constricting with emotion. She stood up, her legs trembling beneath her, like a newborn giraffe taking its first steps. She began t

a melancholy melody that matched her mood. But Tania didn't notice any of it. She was too caught up in her own thoughts,

nto the private island, Alexander glanced at his watch, hi

r, its lush greenery and swaying palm trees gleaming in the fading light, like a canvas of emeralds and gold. The sound of waves crashing against the shore filled the air, a soothing melody

s filled with the sweet songs of tropical birds, their melodies intertwining with the s