Chapter 62

Mark didn't stop Yvette when she arrived at Titan Corporation this time.

Xavier was standing by the floor-to-ceiling window, smoking a cigarette. Yvette's words from the previous day were echoing in his mind. She'd had a miscarriage, and their baby was long gone.

Just then, there was a knock on the door. He stubbed his cigarette out and called out, "Come in."

Yvette pushed the door open and found Xavier in a bespoke suit, his tall and slender figure outlined against the light. It reminded her of their first meeting over a decade ago. He had also stood in the sunlight at the time, instantly catching her eye.

His piercing gaze reflected her delicate face and stunning figure. As he continued to gaze at her, she closed the office door and approached him.

"Mr. Lane, after our conversation yesterday, I went through some old records and realized I had misunderstood you. We were indeed married.

"There's something I'd like to tell you. I lied about the blind date. I was actually there