Chapter 223 Saskia Scolds Alexander
"As Victoria's husband, how could you let her fall into such danger? Aren't you usually very smart? Aren't you the best at planning ahead? Useless!" Saskia's voice carried a hint of cold severity. "As a member of the Howard family, protecting your family is the most basic responsibility. But you, you let her encounter such a dangerous situation right at the door of your company. Luckily, nothing happened this time. If something had, it's no use regretting it. In short, Alexander, I don't want to see this happen again!"
Faced with Saskia's sudden anger, Victoria was slightly stunned.
Alexander, who was being scolded, also dropped his usual arrogance and coldness, and readily accepted Saskia's warning.
Victoria pouted and just started to say, "Mom..."
Before she could finish, Saskia sternly interrupted, "Did you hear me? Can't you respond?"
Alexander, who was yelled at again, frowned slightly and responded.
A strange look flashed in Alexander's deep eyes. He didn't deny Saskia's words; instead, he accepted them.
Victoria glanced at him, seemingly feeling quite aggrieved.
It was the first time she had seen Saskia lose her temper.
Actually, this matter couldn't be blamed on Alexander. She couldn't have predicted it, and so did Alexander. He couldn't have foreseen this happening either.
Saskia knew this in her heart. She was also quite nervous when scolding Alexander. Alexander had been well-behaved since he was a child and had hardly ever done anything wrong. As he grew up, he became more imposing and usually cold and uncommunicative, giving her even fewer opportunities to scold him. Now that she finally had the chance, she had to enjoy it, but she wasn't lying. If a Howard couldn't even protect his own wife, he was no true Howard.
Preston sat on the side, looking indifferent, letting Saskia have her way.
Saskia took a breath, then smiled warmly at Victoria and asked, "Victoria, what were you about to say?"
Victoria remained silent.
Saskia made a complete attitude shift right in front of them.
Alexander leaned lazily on the sofa, looking indifferent.
Victoria's heart twitched, and she sighed. She had originally wanted to defend Alexander, but now it didn't seem appropriate. Otherwise, it would make Saskia lose face.
She smiled shyly and said, "Mom, don't worry. He actually takes very good care of me."
Sitting next to her, Alexander smiled and turned his deep eyes to Victoria's beautiful profile, and a rich affection blossomed in his eyes.
Seeing the two getting along better, Saskia had nothing to worry about.
After all, it was Alexander who first loved Victoria. Saskia believed in Alexander's sincerity towards Victoria, but it seemed Victoria didn't like Alexander before. Now, it seemed Saskia's worries were a bit unnecessary.
Saskia didn't waste any more words and started discussing the wedding guest list with them.
Alexander was very straightforward. "You handle the Howard family's relatives, and we'll take care of our friends. We'll give you a list when it's ready."
After seeing Preston and Saskia off, Victoria was still a bit dazed. Were they really preparing for the wedding now?
She vaguely remembered Alexander saying he would handle everything, and she just needed to show up beautifully and marry him.
So she hadn't really asked about it, and had almost forgotten about it.
"You just said we're taking wedding photos next week?" Victoria tilted her head and asked him.
Alexander placed his broad hand on the back of her neck, squeezed it, and responded with a nod.
She was silent for a moment, then muttered, "I guess I can lose a bit more weight in the next few days."
Alexander was silent for a moment.
Suddenly, Alexander lifted her onto his lap, wrapping his arms around her.
"We're taking wedding photos, and you didn't tell me in advance!" Victoria looked down at her stomach, then looked up and coquettishly scolded him, "I think I've gained a bit of weight recently."
Women naturally loved beauty, especially the more beautiful ones, who had stricter standards for their bodies. And for something as important as wedding photos, she definitely wanted to be in the best shape.
She hadn't been exercising much lately, except for that one time in the ring.
"Really?" Alexander looked at her skeptically, pinching her waist. He thought she was just right and even felt she was too thin.
Alexander's eyes showed a hint of helplessness. He found it hard to understand women's concepts of weight.
"You're not fat at all. You feel just right to hold." Alexander's deep voice sounded.
Victoria slapped the hand on her waist. "Don't pinch me."
After having sex with him last night, her waist still hurt.
The shy scenes from last night flashed through her mind: his strong chest and abs, clearly defined and very alluring.
Alexander's hoarse growls and Victoria's soft gasps intertwined, like a song that was both pleasant and heart-pounding.
"Why do you blush? What are you thinking about?" Alexander watched her delicate face slowly turn red, puzzled but with a meaningful smile, both wicked and charming.
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