Chapter 42

Alexander’s Pov

My eyes popped out of its sockets the minute Amelia started walking close to Derek. It was strange to see her doing it with so much ease, even though he was only a stranger.

I had told every lady to do a little display that would make the guests see them fully. Most of them danced, but Amelia was doing something that I couldn’t place my hands on…

She sat on Derek’s lap and started swirling her body in delight, chuckling as she did it and licking her lower lips in excitement.

My heart dropped each minute, and all I wished to do was go over to her and grab her away from him.

However, there was no way I could do such a thing right there at the front of everyone. At this point, I understood what she was trying to do; she wanted to gain Derek’s favor and make him to choose her.

I clenched my fist in rage as I gulped down and wiped off the sweats that had formed on my forehead. There was this urge to claim Amelia and make her for myself alone, but there was no way I could do