Falling for my ex’s uncle novel

Chapter 42 O O Alex ? That name sounds a bit familiar .

Javier furrowed his brows slightly .

@ No way ! Dont you know the CEO of Herrera Group ? Maliyah looked at him with a disdainful expression .

Of course , I know him .

Graduated from university at 21 , took over Herrera Group at 24 after earning his doctorate , and at 30 , transformed it into the nations leading enterprise .

But this guy has always been low profile , with hardly any photos of him on the internet .

Rumor has it that he has an unforgettable , stunningly beautiful face .

To describe a man as beautiful … I want to see for myself what he looks like , Javier replied .

Maliyah smiled .

Dont worry .

Hell be our cousin in law from now on , so there will definitely be chances to see him .

Cousin in law ? Javier stood still in shock as if his soul had left his body , his dark , bright eyes filled with astonishment .

Laurel , you … you got married to Austins uncle ? I nodded , all composed .

Taking a deep breath , Javier asked carefully and solemnly once more , So does that mean Austin has to call you aunt from now on ? I nibbled my lip and nodded tacitly .

Javier suddenly burst into laughter , clutching his stomach , his excitement unusually high , to the unknowing , it might seem he either overindulged or overdrugged .

Javier , whats gotten into you ? Maliyah slapped the endlessly laughing Javier .

Javier hurriedly waved his hands , explaining , I just imagined the expression on Austins face when hes calling Laurel aunt .

Moreover , doesnt it mean our status should also upgrade ? Maliyah was stunned for a second but nodded approvingly .

Glancing at the time , I found it was still early , so I decided to drop them off at home first , then head back myself to pick up some clean clothes , and return to handle Maliyahs matters later .

As we stepped downstairs , a sleek black Maybach pulled up in front of us .

Just when I was contemplating whether to go around the car , the window slid down .

Sitting in the backseat was Alex , his angular features carrying a faint smile that didnt seem quite sincere , a cunning yet aloof aura palpable .

He gave a casual glance at Javier beside me , his eyes revealing an imperceptible trace of displeasure , his brows slightly furrowed as he calmly spoke .

Get in the car .

Before I could even react , the driver had already opened the door for me .

I drove here and need to send them back first , I explained .

Alex nodded , his eyes filled with doubt as he raised them to glance once more at the two motionless figures standing aside .

Hi , Alex , so you are our cousin … cousin in law , Javier addressed him respectfully .

Cousin in law .

My lips twitched involuntarily , and I raised my hand to rub my throbbing temples , feeling somewhat at a loss .

Alex raised an eyebrow and gave a gentle smile , his sexy eyes filled with warm mirth .

His already beautiful face seemed even more vibrant at this moment .

Mhmm .

He nodded , a lazy and playful smile tugging at the corners of his lips .

Meanwhile , my heart was pounding uncontrollably .

Ill have the driver take you guys back first .

Laurel and I need to talk about some personal matters .

With that , he opened the car door and walked in front of me .

By the time I snapped out of it , Maliyah and Javier were already in the car , speeding away .

I instinctively turned around and saw Alexs face .

Under the sunlight , his deep eyes sparkled like stars , and the corners of his lips curved into a faint , almost imperceptible smile .

He raised an eyebrow and stretched out his hand .

My heart skipped a beat , and before I knew it , I reached out .

1/3 Chapter 42 Car keys .

I hesitated and quickly withdrew my hand , awkwardly , lowering my head to fish out the car keys from my crossbody bag and hand them over .

He was truly a cunning fox , making me lose my senses easily .

I had always been someone with strong self control .

How could I end up doing something so out of character ? Lets go , he said softly .

I lifted my head and glanced at him secretly a smile curling at the corner of his lips .

He was clearly mocking me .

After I got into the car , Alex took me straight back to the hotel .

Once the car was parked , the hotel doorman approached and opened the door for him .

I frowned slightly , wondering to myself why I didnt receive such treatment when entering the hotel .

Alex handed the car key to the doorman , instructing him to return it to Angela .

However , he made no mention of what I should do .

I felt inexplicably tense , but I dared not speak up and could only lower my head and follow closely behind him .

After all , I had no power to refuse him .

And where is he planning to take me ? To his room or mine ? Entering the elevator , Alex pressed the top floor , and the elevator ascended .

I noticed his prominent knuckles .

Not only was he good looking and in great shape , but even his hands were beautiful .

Most importantly , apart from enough wealth , he had a wily mind .

The presidential suite on the top floor of the hotel , as Angela mentioned , was contracted long term by Alex truly indulgent for the rich .

After opening the door , Alex directed me to the living room while he promptly headed for his study and closed the door .

At that moment , I silently breathed a sigh of relief .

Shortly after , room service brought coffee and a variety of desserts and snacks .

I only took a cup of coffee lest I should fall asleep by accident .

At that moment , my phone buzzed it was a message from Javier asking for my bank card number .

I replied : [ No need .

Take it as an investment .

] After quite a while , Javier finally responded with : [ Laurel , youre my boss .

] Soon after came another message : [ Alex is a hundred times better than that rascal Austin .

] I chuckled awkwardly , wondering what was so good about him .

Hes just an old cunning fox .

About half an hour later , Alex finally emerged from the study , looking a bit tired .

An inexplicable fear washed over me , yet I still pretended to be calm as I gazed at the man in front of me .

What do you want ? A birthday gift ? he asked .

I was taken aback he was clearly not answering the question .

What is your purpose in marrying me ? Dont tell me youve taken a liking to me ? I pursued .

Alex raised an eyebrow , his gaze calm as he looked at me as if I was nothing more than his prey .

Nodding slightly , he replied , If I say Ive taken a liking to you , would you believe me ? I gave a cold laugh and cleared my throat .

A yearly 1.5 million dollars is already quite an appreciation of me .

No worries .

Ill cooperate with whatever you want me to do .

No matter what you were to announce tomorrow , Ill comply obediently .

Alex nodded .

Theres no need to be afraid ; my grandpa wont be present tomorrow .

However , the Parks family will be arriving .

My grip on my bag tightened instinctively at his words , and I looked at him with a confused expression , pretending not to understand .

The Parks family ?