Chapter 259 He’s Jealous

Alex lounged in his plush penthouse; his sharp eyes glued to the large screen in front of him. The fashion show streaming online was supposed to be a relaxing distraction, but tonight, it was anything but. His face was set in a scowl as he replayed a particular scene for the umpteenth time. It was the moment when Adrian had leaned in and placed a kiss on Claire’s cheek. He slammed the remote onto the couch armrest, the soft thud echoing through the room. “Seriously? A kiss on the cheek?” Alex muttered, his voice dripping with frustration. “What the hell does Adrian have that I don’t?” He leaned closer to the screen, squinting as if he could somehow alter the outcome with sheer willpower. As he watched the replay, he noticed something he’d missed before. Claire had actually blushed—a soft, delicate pink on her cheeks. Blush. Claire never blushed. Alex’s jaw tightened as he replayed the scene again, watching Claire’s reaction with a mix of anger and disbelief. Back when they were ma