Chapter 22

Alexia wondered why he would do that for her. Calvin's expression was cold and indifferent. He wasn't charitable enough to tell his family he was being cheated on. If word got out, he would be a joke to the world. Victor was oblivious to the tension between them and called Calvin aside. He softened his tone and advised earnestly, "Now is not not the time for you to cause trouble. Her mother is very ill and is in the ICU, fighting for her life. Her only desire is that you don't divorce and live happily together." Calvin sneered dismissively. "And you believe that nonsense about her mother being critically ill?" "Her mother fainted suddenly this morning, so I went to the hospital with Lexi. She was in emergency care for three hours and is still not stable." Victor sighed deeply and continued, "Cal, I have never asked you for anything. Today, please consider this a request from me… Calvin's eyes flickered briefly, but he said nothing. "Do you want me to kneel and beg you?" With tha