Deceived themselves.

The bodyguards threw Alexa and Nicholas out of the company. In a hurry, Alexa and Nicholas covered their faces with their hands and ran away because they were greatly humiliated and embarrassed.

They entered Nicholas' car, and without hesitation, Alexa glared at him and questioned him, “What was the meaning of that, Nicholas? I- I used you?”.

Nicholas stiffed upon hearing Alexa’s question. He avoided staring at her as he was busy trying to come up with an excuse.

“Say something, Nicholas! If Vanessa had accepted you back, would you have abandoned me?!”.

“Of course not”.

Nicholas’ reply made Alexa quiet for a while. She narrowed her eyes in concentration while recalling the event that had recently occurred in Vanessa's office. “Are you telling me the truth, Nicholas? If you're, I need an explanation. And don't you dare lie to me”.

Nicholas had already thought of a valid explanation. He suddenly held Alexa's hands, thus, confusing her. His eyes were filled with affection when he s