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—"

sorry. You are so adorable,

so much she didn’t

really flirting with

think you’re adorable, Ms. White?" Joseph

her saliva. "I don't

and no one ever praised her for her appearance before, aside from the occasional comments from friends or kind ladies in the shops.

Ms. White, you are indeed adorable," Joseph said as he crossed

the table between them. "Mr. Lancaster asked me to bring this to you. He mentioned having made a few

Joseph glanced at the flash disk, but instead of taking it, he leaned

she had to lean back

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

"Yes, he is."

was Chaim who revealed their marriage to Joseph when they were at the police

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

bit her lip, not knowing how

hard to answer? If so, you don't need to answer it. I’m only

marriage is complicated. The Lancasters want to keep our relationship

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

married now for three years,

"You’re kidding, right? You’re

Alexia shook her head.

Joseph trailed off and focused on

and it seemed like he wanted to ask her a significant

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

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

Alexia stood

office was enormous. It was far different from Chaim's simple and formal office. Joseph's office was extravagant

of the office was unsettling to Alexia, so after a quick look around, she sat on the sofa and

hour later, Joseph finished looking at the files and ejected the flash drive. "Ms.

"So, Mr. Swift, what do you think

he does, and I am satisfied with his amendments to the contract. I agree with his terms," Joseph said, giving the flash drive