Chapter 242

Evelyn couldn't help but roll her eyes internally. When had she ever stared at him so shamelessly? Alexander had a talent for distorting reality. His employees probably never imagined their composed CEO could be so... playful behind closed doors.

The moment Alexander left, Victoria was about to resume their earlier conversation when Simon reappeared.

Victoria blinked in surprise. "Mr. Graves? Did you forget something?"

Simon barely spared her a glance, his expression unreadable.

Instead, he strode straight to Evelyn’s desk and set down a small, elegant box.

"Mrs. Whitmore," he said smoothly, "Mr. Whitmore thought you might have skipped breakfast. He asked me to deliver this."

Inside was Evelyn’s favorite—creamy, delicate cheese pudding, the same kind she used to savor every morning during her time at Horizon Enterprises.

Alexander had remembered.

The office fell into stunned silence.

Victoria’s jaw dropped. "Mr. Graves, did you just call her—?"

"She's Mr. Whitmore's wife—you didn't know?"

Simon Graves feigned shock, his eyes widening dramatically as he turned to Evelyn. "Mrs. Whitmore, you've been keeping this a secret! Why haven't you told anyone?"

Evelyn nearly rolled her eyes. If Simon ever quit his job, he could easily win an Oscar with that performance.

She knew exactly what was happening.

Alexander had orchestrated this.

He must have overheard Victoria Sloan spreading rumors about her being a mistress.

This was his way of setting the record straight—publicly declaring her as his wife, silencing the whispers once and for all.

The realization sent warmth flooding through her chest, like sunlight breaking through winter clouds.

The moment Simon left, the office erupted.

"Evelyn, you're married to Alexander Whitmore? Why didn’t you say anything?"

"So that’s why there were fireworks over Titan Capital that night—they were for you?"

The questions came rapid-fire, but Evelyn only smiled, her fingers brushing against the wedding band she usually kept hidden.

Alexander had just made sure the world knew exactly who she was.

And she loved him all the more for it.

Natalie pressed her hands to her flushed cheeks, gazing at Evelyn with undisguised envy. "Goodness, is Mr. Whitmore really that romantic? He set off a fireworks display just to confess to you in public?"

The revelation sent shockwaves through the room.

Alexander Whitmore had always been the epitome of professionalism—reserved, composed, and almost untouchable at Titan Capital Group.

Yet here he was, orchestrating a grand romantic gesture for his wife.

The collective thought among the employees was clear: So Mr. Whitmore is utterly smitten with Evelyn?

Cassandra practically vibrated with excitement. "Wait, so it worked? He just agreed to your pursuit like that? You kissed him in front of everyone, and then he married you?"

Evelyn’s bold pursuit of Alexander had been the talk of the office for weeks. The moment she’d kissed him had sparked endless gossip, with many speculating that the elusive "Mrs. Whitmore" would eventually confront her.

Instead, they were all staring at the woman who was Mrs. Whitmore.

"So, was that kiss the turning point?" Victoria asked, leaning forward.

"Was he ignoring you on purpose before? Had you two already secretly tied the knot?"

Evelyn wasn’t surprised by their stunned reactions.

She had, after all, just rewritten the entire office’s understanding of Alexander Whitmore.

What troubled Evelyn most now was whether exposing her true identity would jeopardize her future at Titan Capital Group.

Natalie smirked knowingly. "No wonder Mr. Whitmore always requests your coffee..." Her voice dripped with playful accusation. "Those 'coffee deliveries' take suspiciously long. Should we be concerned about what really happens in his office?"

The teasing glint in Natalie's eyes made Evelyn's cheeks burn.

She opened her mouth to protest, but the elevator dinged—saving her from further interrogation.

Yet as the doors slid open, Evelyn realized the real challenge wasn't Natalie's gossip. It was the storm about to hit when Alexander's entire world discovered who she truly was.