Chapter 35

Summer's POV I felt the shift in Alex's demeanor before I saw the cause—his shoulders tensed, jaw tightening imperceptibly. Following his gaze, I spotted her: a stunning blonde with legs that seemed to stretch forever, wearing a dress that hugged every perfect curve of her body. "Alexander, what a delightful surprise!" Her voice was like honey, smooth and practiced. She glided toward our table, placing a manicured hand on Alex's shoulder with casual familiarity. The gesture was deliberate, her thumb stroking small circles against the fabric of his shirt as she leaned down slightly, her perfume wafting between us. "Natalia." Alex's tone was cool, controlled. "I wasn't expecting to see you here." She laughed, the sound practiced and musical. "Clearly. I'm meeting Daddy's business associates." Her gaze finally settled on me, sharp and assessing. "And who might this be?" "Summer Winster," I responded before Alex could, offering a polite smile that didn't reach my eyes. This she-wolf had to