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

“Well… maybe?”

“I do appreciate the tax benefits.

I asked, genuinely curious

much research funding. Most pharmaceutical companies focus on more common conditions because

surprisingly altruistic of

up. “Don’t sound so shocked. I’m not always

could respond, the master of ceremonies tapped

seats. We’re about to begin

guided me back to the Carter table, his hand warm against the small of my back. Harold was already engaged in

Alexander asked, glancing at

glossy pages. “Maybe

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wine tasting.”

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Napa anytime,” he said dismissively. “Look at the artwork section. There’s an original

choked on my champagne when I saw

investment. One that tends to appreciate quite

with a British accent, stepped up to the podium. “Good evening, esteemed guests. Tonight, we have an extraordinary collection of items to auction, with

spa packages, sports memorabilia, dinner with a celebrity chef. I watched with fascination as people casually bid thousands of dollars with a mere lift of

Seas yacht. This exclusive experience includes a private chef, full crew, and stops at Capri, Santorini, and Mykonos. Bidding starts

I sat back, content to watch the wealthy play

a woman

man near

thousand dollars. The auctioneer’s gavel came down with

across the table. “That yacht rents for

to look as shocked

with three–star Michelin chef Alan Marceau, followed by dinner

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Alexander called,

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bidding continued, with Alexander eventually

this mean I get to be one

my sous chef,” he replied with a wink. “And then sit at my right

of scotch that sold for an

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