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—"

so adorable,

so much she didn’t know what

really

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

her saliva. "I don't pay attention

never considered herself adorable, and no one ever praised her for her appearance before, aside from the occasional comments from friends or kind

adorable," Joseph said as

to be discussing matters of business." She pulled out the flash drive from her purse and 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

glanced at the flash disk, but instead of taking it, he leaned closer to Alexia while rubbing his chin. "May I ask

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

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

"Yes, he is."

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

her relationship. "If Mr. Lancaster

bit her lip, not knowing how to

"Is it hard to answer? If so, you don't need

not announce our wedding is that our marriage is complicated. The

cup of coffee.

three years, but I barely know any of the Lancasters very

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

Alexia shook her head.

doing well with…" Joseph trailed off and focused on drinking his

he wanted to ask her a significant question, but she

Alexia spoke up. "Mr. Swift, why don't you look at the files? I do still have more work to

I’ll have a look. Follow me to my office." Joseph stood and grabbed the flash

stood and followed

formal office. Joseph's office was extravagant and well-decorated, making it quite obvious

after a quick look around, she

looking at the files

to him. "So, Mr.

satisfied with his amendments to the contract.