Being Pursued By Ex-husband
Chapter 145

Chapter 145

Horatius snorted lightly. He stared at Alexander intently, without any intention of giving in. “Mr. Xenos, ifI remember correctly, you're Sophia's ex-husband, right?”

He wanted to hurt Alexander by emphasizing the word “ex-husband.”

Nevertheless, Alexander seemed unbothered by Horatius' sarcastic remark. Instead, he asked, “Whatdoes that have to do with me liking Sophia?”

It was the second time that Alexander confessed that he liked Sophia that night. Perhaps there was stillroom for argument about the first time. People might argue that his feelings for Sophia were not theromantic kind.

However, Alexander made it crystal clear in his second confession. Anyone with a brain would knowthat his feelings for Sophia were romantic. It was apparent that he still longed for her so many monthsafter their divorce.

Meanwhile, Horatius was triggered by Alexander's words. “It has nothing to do with it. However, you'reher ex-husband. You should know this well yourself. You're incompatible with Sophia. I'm sure youcouldn't do anything to salvage the marriage when she wanted to divorce you back then, right?”

It was undeniable that Horatius was experienced in love. He managed to pinpoint Alexander'sproblems with ease. Those words pierced through the latter's heart mercilessly.

Alexander did not know how to answer Horatius' question. Instead, he glanced at Sophia.

She merely stood by Horatius' side throughout the whole exchange. She watched on indifferently as

though Alexander's confessions did not matter to her.

If anything, Sophia looked more like an outsider watching the drama unfold impassively, as if theexchanges between Alexander and Horatius had nothing to do with her.

Sophia's indifference made Alexander feel more miserable. He was shocked when he suddenlyrecalled her words that day.

Alexander did not mean to make it hard for Sophia in front of so many people. He just could not helphimself due to his overwhelming affection for her.

Nevertheless, Alexander knew that Sophia probably would not care why he was behaving like that.From her perspective, Alexander had once again put her in an awkward situation in public.

Upon that thought, Alexander felt a pang of sadness.

After casting a deep gaze at Sophia, Alexander admitted, “Mr. Swain, you're right. It was just mywishful thinking.”

Then, he looked back at Sophia. “I'm sorry.”

Once again, Alexander had hurt her with his actions.

Upon hearing his apology, Sophia looked up at him. “Mr. Xenos, I hope you'll be more careful with yourwords in the future.”

With just that one casual statement, she managed to banish Alexander to hell instantly.

Alexander moved his lips and wanted to say something. Nevertheless, he soon realized that he wouldprobably make more mistakes.

In the end, he nodded. “Okay.”

Even a high and mighty man like Alexander became humble in front of Sophia.

Samuel was saddened when he saw how miserable his best friend had become.

Meanwhile, Thalia's blood was boiling when she observed the situation from the side.

Bethany, who stood beside Thalia, had a gloomy expression as well.

When did Alexander ever bow down to others before? Not only did he confess to Sophia in public, buthe also admitted that his feelings for her were one-sided. He still can't let go of her. Moreover, thatwoman has the cheeks to ask him to be more careful with his words in the future. I can't believe hedidn't get angry at all. Instead, he complied with her in such a humble manner.

Bethany clenched her handbag with a death grip. What did Sophia feed Alexander with to make him sohead over heels for her?

Of course, she was not the only woman present to feel puzzled and even slightly angry at Sophia.

Many daughters of the prominent families in Jadeborough were vying to win Alexander's heart in thepast. When he got married to Sophia, numerous wealthy young ladies pushed aside their past grudges

and gathered together to criticize and belittle Sophia.

After their divorce, many single ladies in Jadeborough began to get excited by the prospect of pursuingAlexander.

Alexander's family assets were the main attraction for them. With his outstanding looks and body, manywomen would not mind having a casual fling with him.

Nevertheless, no woman had gotten close to Alexander eight months after his divorce from Sophia.Despite their annoyance, those women were reassured by the fact that no one else had succeeded inwinning Alexander's heart.

To their surprise, the usually cold and aloof Alexander earnestly confessed to Sophia in front of somany people. He even displayed his weakness toward her by apologizing for his mistake despitegetting scolded by her.

Only a saint would not get angry after watching the scene unfold.

Still, regardless of how furious those women were, Alexander lowered himself in front of Sophia.

People felt envious of Sophia upon seeing her indifferent expression.

Horatius huffed before leading Sophia away. “Let me bring you to the lounge.”

After creating so much trouble not long after entering the banquet, Sophia knew she should head to aplace with fewer people and wait for the storm to die down.

She nodded before turning around and leaving with Horatius.

Alexander stood rooted to the spot as he looked forlornly at the direction Sophia and Horatius had left.He did not move for a long time.

“They've already left,” Samuel said with a sigh.

Hearing Samuel's words, Alexander tilted his head to the side and glanced at him. Then, he walkedover to the rest area with a long face.

Samuel hurriedly followed him. He flagged down a waiter and took two glasses of champagne whileheading to the rest area. Then, Samuel handed a glass to Alexander and said, “Come on. It's fine todrown your sorrows now. I promise not to mock you anymore.”

Alexander shot him a death glare in response. Samuel felt a chill run down his spine on the receivingend of that icy glare. “Okay, then. I'll drink by myself,” he uttered awkwardly.

With that, he downed the two glasses of champagne in quick succession.

After drinking, Samuel realized that Alexander did not know where else to go at that moment.

Samuel recalled Alexander's expression as he watched Sophia leave with Horatius. He was worriedthat Alexander might lose his cool and do something irrational. Hence, Samuel immediately chasedafter him and called out, “Alex!”

“Get lost! Stop bothering me,” Alexander snapped.

Alexander wanted to be alone at that moment. Nonetheless, Samuel was following him around like apesky bug. Alexander was scared that he might lose control and beat Samuel to a pulp.

“No. Please calm down. You know this is Horatius' territory. Even if we want to do something, we can'tpick a fight with him right here.”

Suddenly, Alexander stopped in his tracks. Still, he said nothing but just looked at Samuel coldly.

Samuel felt worried by his gaze. “Fine. Just don't do anything silly!”

“Can you please leave me alone so I can calm down?”

“You should've told me that earlier. I thought you were planning to take revenge seeing how angry youwere,” Samuel admitted.

Alexander remained silent.

“All right. Just stay calm, okay? I'll take my leave now.”

Looking at Alexander's murderous gaze, Samuel felt somewhat guilty for pushing his buttons. Heturned around and walked away.

Alexander was left alone in the long corridor. No one else was there besides a few guests and waiterswho would occasionally pass by.

The hotel was under Justin's name. Alexander was familiar with the building. Turning a corner, heheaded toward an empty balcony to calm his nerves.

It was drizzling that night. Alexander stood there forlornly as the cool rain streamed down his face. Itcleared his troubled mind yet made him miserable at the same time.

In the past few days, Alexander kept remembering Sophia's words when she came to his company withthe divorce papers. Don't worry. I promise I'm not lying to you now. You should know that this is youronly and final chance to get rid of me from your life. Therefore, you must cherish it.

Back then, he thought Sophia was merely using reverse psychology to win him over. Nevertheless, itnever occurred to him that she kept her words and did not want to return to his side.

Once Sophia had retreated, she went to a place where Alexander could not approach her.