Chapter 21

Alec’s POV. I lounged on the couch, engrossed in a movie, a bowl of popcorn in hand. Mr. Jordan had certainly spared no expense on this home theatre setup. The screen was enormous, and the picture quality was so sharp that I could even make out the actors' pores if I focused hard enough. The New York meeting had been a half-truth. I had gone primarily to retrieve the engagement ring, but when a business opportunity presented itself, I couldn't resist seizing the moment. My phone rang, and I eagerly checked it, only to see that it was Killian, my business advisor and the closest friend I had as well as the only person who knew my true identity. "Killian, what's up?" I answered, a slight frown creasing my forehead as I wondered why he was calling. "I'm in your neighborhood. Can you tell the guard to let me in?" Killian replied, surprising me with an unexpected visit. "Of course," I responded. I informed the security team that Killian was my guest and headed towards the front door t