When the song ended, Alexander led me back toward our table, but we were intercepted by a distinguished–looking woman with silver hair.

“Dr. Porter,” Alexander greeted her warmly. “I’d like you to meet my wife, Olivia. Olivia, this is Dr. Emily Porter, head of the Children’s Hospital Foundation.”

“It’s a pleasure to meet you,” I said, shaking her hand.

“The pleasure is mine,” Dr. Porter replied. “Alexander has been one of our most generous supporters. The Carter Wing has helped thousands of children.”

“The Carter Wing?” I looked at Alexander questioningly.

Dr. Porter seemed surprised. “The pediatric research center. Alexander funded it three years ago. Surely he told you?”

Alexander looked almost embarrassed. “It never came up.”

“Well, he’s too modest,” Dr. Porter continued. “The center focuses on rare childhood diseases, many of which were considered untreatable before our

research.”

I felt a surge of admiration for Alexander. “That’s incredible work.”

“We couldn’t do it without supporters like your husband,” Dr. Porter said. “Perhaps you’d like to tour the facility sometime? See the impact firsthand?”

“I’d love that,” I replied honestly.

After Dr. Porter moved on to greet other guests, I turned to Alexander. “You never mentioned funding a pediatric research center.”

He shrugged, looking uncomfortable with the praise. “It was a good investment.”

“In children?”

“In the future,” he corrected. “Those kids deserve a chance.”

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I stood there looking at Alexander, his words echoing in my head. The simple statement that kids deserved a chance revealed a side of him I’d never expected. Not from the ruthless CEO who commanded boardrooms and made million- dollar decisions without blinking.

“What?” Alexander asked, noticing my expression.

“Nothing.” I shook my head slightly. “It’s just not what I expected you to say.”

eyebrow raised. “What did you expect? That I funded a children’s hospital for the

“Well… maybe?”

tax benefits. But that’s not why I

genuinely curious about this

dealing with rare diseases that don’t get much research funding. Most pharmaceutical companies focus on

surprisingly altruistic

always the heartless

ceremonies tapped on the microphone, drawing everyone’s attention

We’re about to begin the auction

hand warm against the small of my back. Harold was already engaged

eye?” Alexander asked, glancing at the catalog in front of

pages. “Maybe

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can go to Napa anytime,” he said dismissively. “Look

I saw the estimated value. “Two hundred thousand dollars?

One that tends to

accent, stepped up to the podium. “Good evening, esteemed guests. Tonight, we have an extraordinary collection of items to auction, with all proceeds benefiting the Children’s

watched with fascination as people casually bid thousands of dollars with a mere

a seven–day Mediterranean cruise aboard the Silver Seas yacht. This exclusive experience includes a private

room. I sat back, content to watch the

thousand,” called a woman in

a man

The auctioneer’s gavel came down with a satisfying thud, and polite

the table. “That yacht rents for fifteen thousand

look as shocked

private cooking class with three–star Michelin chef Alan Marceau, followed by dinner for six at

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Alexander called, raising his

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Alexander eventually winning at twenty–five thousand

mean I get

he replied with a wink. “And then

an eye–watering amount to Charles Carter,

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