Capture Her Heart After Marriage

When Joseph saw Alexia, a surprised smile spread across his face. "Why, hello again!"

Alexia smiled back. "I didn't expect to see you here. This is a pleasant surprise."

"This is a nice surprise. And the Lancaster Group sent you?" Joseph asked, walking toward her.

"Yes." Alexia nodded when she realized something that made her even more surprised. "Mr. Swift, are you the president of the Swift Group?"

Joseph’s smiled grew even bigger. "I want to hear what you think."

"Seeing as I have a meeting with the president and you’re the one who’s here, I believe you are." Alexia smiled awkwardly as a blush rose to her cheeks.

There actually was no need to guess. Joseph's last name was Swift, and she was at the Swift Group. Unless someone was a fool, anyone could guess he was the president of this company based on having the same name.

"Bingo! I’m sorry to say, but I don’t have a prize for you." Joseph laughed at his own joke, reaching out a hand. "Let me officially introduce myself. I am the president of the Swift Group, Joseph Swift."

Alexia was worried that her hand would be sweaty, so she casually brushed her hand on her dress as she moved to return Joseph’s handshake. "Nice to meet you, Mr. Swift. I am Alexia White, the secretary to the president of the Lancaster Group."

Noticing that Alexia was nervous, Joseph gave her another warm smile. "Just relax. I don't bite! Plus, this isn’t our first time meeting, remember? That means there’s no awkwardness and we can act like old friends meeting up."

"No, that was different," Alexia said, shaking her head.

Joseph raised an eyebrow. "How so?"

"I didn’t know who you were then! Now that I know you’re the president of a company as large as the Swift Group, I am required to treat you with far more respect. Mr. Swift, you are superior to me, and I am here representing the Lancaster Group to seek a partnership. In order to guarantee the success of this meeting, I need to take this seriously," Alexia said as she straightened her back.

Alexia’s seriousness toward the whole situation amused Joseph, and he couldn’t help but smile. A warmth grew in his chest, but he ignored it for the moment.

"Alright, let’s take this seriously then. Please, have a seat, Ms. White."

"Thank you, Mr. Swift," Alexia said, taking the seat opposite him.

Joseph stared at her with his large, warm eyes, making Alexia shift uncomfortably in her seat.

"Mr. Swift, is there something on my face?"

"No. Nothing."

"Then why are you—"

You are so adorable,

surprised Alexia so much she didn’t know what to do

really flirting with

Don't you think you’re adorable, Ms. White?" Joseph

saliva. "I don't pay attention

aside from the occasional comments from friends or kind ladies in the shops. Joseph was the first one to compliment her

Ms. White, you are indeed adorable," Joseph said

put it on the table between them. "Mr. Lancaster asked me to bring this to you. He mentioned having made a few amendments to the original document. He would like you to look it over

on." Joseph glanced at the flash disk, but instead of taking it, he leaned closer to

had to lean back to regain her personal space. "What

Group, is your husband, right? I met him last time at the police

"Yes, he is."

in admitting it. After all, it was Chaim who revealed their marriage to Joseph when

stared at Alexia, trying to understand her relationship. "If Mr. Lancaster is your husband, why wasn’t the wedding

lip, not knowing how to

to answer? If so, you don't

nonchalantly. "The reason they did not announce our wedding is that our marriage is complicated. The Lancasters want to keep our relationship a secret and they invited only

got up and poured himself a cup of coffee. "The Lancasters are known

with him. "Exactly. I’ve been married now for three years, but I barely know any

"You’re kidding, right? You’re married to him, so you should know

Alexia shook her head.

Joseph trailed off

it seemed like he

why don't you look at the files? I do still

Follow me to my office." Joseph stood and grabbed

course." Alexia stood and followed

far different from Chaim's simple and formal office. Joseph's office was extravagant and well-decorated, making it

after a quick look around, she sat on the sofa and played

an hour later, Joseph finished looking at the files and ejected the flash drive. "Ms. White, I’ve

and walked over to him. "So, Mr. Swift, what do

his amendments to the contract. I agree with his terms," Joseph