Chapter 86

Alexander raised an eyebrow, letting out a short laugh. "Are you interrogating me? Why would I feel the need to answer you?" Wren leaned forward, his tone measured but firm. "It's not an interrogation. I'm just worried about Clara. As someone who's been her guardian since she was a child, I need to know who's around her. It's only then that I can have peace of mind." He could have someone investigate Alexander's background, but gathering information would take time in a place as remote as this. A direct conversation seemed more efficient. Alexander caught the scrutinizing look in Wren's eyes and smirked to himself. The irony wasn't lost on him. When he first met Clara, he'd been the one suspicious of her motives, pegging her as someone trying to get close to him for personal gain. Now, the roles were reversed, and Wren was sitting across from him, questioning his intentions. "You think I deliberately approached her with some ulterior motive?" Alexander asked, his tone dri