The woman was Maya Howards, Alexâs university senior. She was a year older than him and one of the
most popular girls in her year as well. She had both brains and brawns, literally a jewel at school.
She was the student council president in her third year until she graduated; successfully organized
multiple major school events; a social butterfly; and had a strong spirit. She was praised by everyone at
school as a truly amazing woman.
After university, Alex had asked her to help Dorothy build up this company, the branch in City South.
And she did, building it to what it was now. Maya was Dorothyâs best assistant.
However, Maya wasnât at the company often. She would usually be leading a team to organize events
in other areas. Alex had not expected to bump into her today.
âAlex, what happened between you and Dorothy?
âIs your relationship really in shambles? Why would your wifeâs sister be helping your rival to propose
to your wife?â
Alex looked cold. âShe has a death wish.â
Maya nodded. âYouâre right. If I were in your shoes, I would slap her across the face right there and
then.â
Alex smiled. âWhat do you think Iâm doing? Donât stop me, alright?â
âSure, sure. You donât have to act all tough in front of me. It really is unfortunate that you have to deal
with this family of three. If you really canât bear it anymore, you could just divorce Dorothy, you know? I
donât want to see you upset.â Maya said as she looked at him with sympathy. But she also looked as if
she was hiding something from him.
Alexâs attention was at the elevator door so he did not notice.
He nodded. âDonât worry, Maya, Iâm no longer a loser anymore. I have been reborn.â
Mayaâs eyes lit up under her glasses as she noticed that he did seem different today.
âThanks, Maya!â Alex suddenly said.
He was truly grateful toward her.
Maya Howards was one of the very few people who still remained friends with him all this while. Even
after his fatherâs death and him getting kicked out of his family. She had only come to work in this
company because Alex had asked her to.
She had many better options elsewhere than at this company. So why else would she be working
here?
Maya then insisted. âYou shouldnât go down there. Everyone just wants to laugh at you. From what I
heard, that Felix Shepherd guy helped our company sign quite a few projects during the Block City
exhibition. If your wife has any interest in him, youâd have to bear this shame in front of everyone!â
Felix Shepherd?
Alex frowned as soon as he heard this name.
This guy had tried chasing after Dorothy in the past. He was the son of the CEO of Pegasus
International, Edgar Shepherd.
Ughâ¦
This was the same guy who lost a diamond ring at the Urasawa Restaurant.
Moreover, both Claire and Beatrice were fond of him. Claire had even wanted him to become her son-
in-law for the longest time. Since he hadnât appeared in quite a while, Alex thought that he had given
up. He didnât expect Felix to pop up out of nowhere as well.
Alex then texted Lord Lex. âEdgar Shepherdâs son is proposing to my wife in front of the branch of
Assex Constructions in City South. Have him come by here to watch out for his son.â
With a gentle chime, they arrived at the ground floor. Alex immediately stepped out of the elevator.
Maya caught up to Alex despite being in high heels. âWhy are you trying to humiliate yourself? Donât
you know how harsh Beatrice can be with words?â
However, Alex stayed silent though his eyes were cold and determined.
Beatrice was getting cocky outside. âFelix, weâd be able to humiliate Alex Rockefeller publicly with this.
Heâll be the laughing stock of this whole company!â
Beatrice was still being petty about having to call Alex âdaddyâ the other day.
Thatâs why she helped Felix plan this whole fiasco when he reached out to her, just so that he could
propose to her sister in front of the company.
Felix was overjoyed when Beatrice accepted him as her brother-in-law. He said, âDonât worry sis. When
I do become your brother-in-law, Iâll be sure to pay the favor back. Iâll even give you a BMW M8.â