After Divorce, I Found Love Within the Walls of your Family

Alexander's POV

"Uncle, are you sure you know what you are saying," Adrian said, and I ignored him entirely, facing his father instead, whose face carried obvious surprise though he knew far better than to try and stop me.

"I don't expect you two to come around," I said. "I am just following the tradition of our family." I let my gaze settle on him. "And as my eldest brother, I am giving you the respect you deserve, so you can bless the marriage. But if you don't want to, it's fine also. I have just done what tradition has demanded," I said.

My brother, Scott, said nothing, resting his back against the chair, his gaze fixed steadily on me. I paid him no attention, quietly resuming my food. Once I finished, I pushed the plate aside and turned to Rose.

"Are you okay?" I asked her, and she gave me a small smile.

"There is something here," I whispered, picking up a handkerchief and gently wiping the corner of her mouth.

"Alex, please, can we talk," my brother said. I gave Rose one last glance, a kiss pressed to her forehead.

"I will be right back," I said, standing. I shot Adrian a glance on my way past he was seriously angry, and if care wasn't taken, he might do something stupid. Rose, meanwhile, ignored him entirely, as though he didn't exist,

continuing to eat her food.

"Alex," my brother called, and I followed him out, adjusting my suit buttons as I went.

"Are you sure you know what you are doing," Scott said, and I looked away.

"Is that why you called me out?" I asked.

He sighed. "Listen, I know we are not on good terms, but marrying her, come on. Especially now that Adrian said she was his ex-wife. Or are you doing this to get back at me," he said.

"And why exactly would I want to do that? No I don't think that is the right question." I turned my finger idly along my jawline. "I mean, why would you think I care, huh? Tell me, Scott," I whispered.

"I don't think you need to go ahead with a wedding, Scott said." I paused. "I said," I corrected myself, and I chuckled.

"I guess you don't want to give us your blessing. Like I said it doesn't matter to me," I whispered, turning to head back inside.

"Uncle," Adrian called out, glancing between me and his father, who stood with his hands in his pockets. "Uncle, I don't think you know who that lady you are about to marry really is. I am not saying this out of hatred for her I am saying it because I don't want to destroy you," he added.

I turned to look at Scott, who said nothing.

"Please, uncle, stay away from that lady. She is not worth your time, and definitely not your money," Adrian said.

I gave a light chuckle. "You really are stupid, you know," I muttered, and Adrian's eyes went wide with confusion — but I wasn't going to explain myself.

"My wedding still holds tomorrow," I said, walking past them both. Then I stopped, turning back to Adrian. "You would hear from my company soon," I said, and his face lit up with a hopeful smile.

"Okay, sure. Thank you so much," he said.

I walked back inside to find Rose on her phone. "Are you ready to leave," I asked her. She picked up her purse and stood, taking my hand.

"You okay?" I asked her, and she smiled.

"I guess our work here is done," I said, as my brother walked in behind Adrian.

"I am leaving," I said, and Rose and I walked out together, taking the stairs down.

"Why did you not tell me," Rose whispered, the moment we stepped outside.

"Tell you what, exactly," I said, adjusting my suit.

"That Adrian was your nephew," she said.

"I don't owe you an explanation. We don't need to know anything about each other. It's strictly business. Don't forget that," I said, opening the car door for her.

"Are we really getting married tomorrow," she asked, stepping closer to the car.

"I wasn't bluffing when I said what I said. My manager would send in the details of everything you would need, okay," I said. She nodded, then slid into the car, and I watched it pull away, carrying her out of my presence.