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ALEXANDER POV

I saw the look on Isabella’s face before she excused herself to use the bathroom. I wasn’t particularly upset to be with Madison in that position, but I was just hoping to show her that I was still a hot, wanted guy. It felt stupid and silly, but pushing me away during intimacy was just as pathetic. Madison had come at the exact time and I just couldn’t stop the words coming out from her mouth. She was exceptional at what she did, including making other ladies feel jealous. I didn’t want that, so I proceeded to tell her.

“Maddy—”

Her smile was bright as she looked away. “I’ve just seen some old friends of mine. Hold that thought; I’ll be right back.”

Then she vanished into the crowd. I didn’t want to start asking questions about which friends she knew here and how she had even been connected to come to this kind of party, but I held my tongue and grabbed a glass of champagne. It was better to drink my way through this party and finally go home. Perhaps then she would be