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Chapter 47 – Do you want to be replaced?

Chapter 47: Chapter 47 – Do you want to be replaced?

Alex couldn’t shake the suspicions gnawing at his heart that Logan knew something about what happened to Joanna but lacked proof. How else could he make such a daring proposal?

If only Alex knew exactly what Logan did with his phone a while ago, or who he communicated with, he might have been able to piece things together.

Perhaps the delivery guy held the answers he sought, but for now, he had to keep his composure. With all eyes on him, his expression remained stern, and his words resolute.

"She’s not at the office but already on her way here. She will soon join us, so let’s proceed," Alex declared confidently, in case the elders tried to get information about Joanna’s whereabouts from the office.

Logan was torn, wondering if taking Mia’s words into action was the right thing to do. Joanna was indeed not in the office, so could it be true that she was on her way? Alex seemed sure of the situation.

Mia’s confession about lacing Joanna’s food with sedatives gave him a nudge. Perhaps Alex kept Joanna elsewhere, for which reason he was certain that she wasn’t there.

Or, was he aware of what happened and was covering up for her? He just had to find out.

"Alex, we are not children here. If your wife is on the way, then why have you not received or made a single call since you arrived? Don’t you care for her?" Logan challenged, studying Alex’s composure, which refused to give way to confirmation of Logan’s thoughts.

Alex realized where he had faltered in the plan, but he was not one to admit defeat easily. "What I do with my wife is none of your business."

"But she’s supposed to be here," Agnes chimed in, seeking to hold Alex accountable for the embarrassment he caused her.

Alex might be in his early thirties but compared to them, he was very young. Even in looks, he could be mistaken as a twenty-year-old but his mannerisms exposed his level of maturity and age.

Agnes desperately sought recognition, fearing that she would not be taken seriously after this dinner.

"Or does she not respect us enough that she chose her work over us? What company does she work for anyway?" she prodded.

Logan smiled and answered, "She’s a Baker, so of course, she works in her father’s company," he added triumphantly, as Uncle Dean interjected.

"So, Alex, your wife couldn’t make an exception for this important dinner? Did you two fight?" Uncle Dean inquired curiously, hoping to derail the marriage.

Grandpa Aristotle had promised to be fair about the CEO position in their family business, but it was evident that the old man had a favorite.

While it was no secret that Alex had made significant contributions to the company’s development since taking over, it was his duty as a King and did not warrant special treatment.

"All couples argue, don’t they? However, my wife and I are at peace," Alex replied calmly, though Logan knew that given the chance, Alex would unleash his fury.

"Then call her on the phone and let’s know where she is," Uncle Dean urged, with everyone nodding in agreement, especially Rita and Ruby, eager to meet the wife of the enigmatic man.

Ruby had no idea he was even crippled, given the air of sophistication with which Alex carried himself.

Unable to hide any longer, Alex dialed Joanna’s number, hoping for an excuse or that her phone would be switched off by now. He had not even checked it when he carried her to the car.

After several rings with no answer, Alex explained, "I will call her again. Her phone is usually on silent mode."

Joanna had a habit of not answering his calls as a form of punishment, but that was their private matter.

This was the reason for their marriage so even if they were quarreling, Joanna would have no choice but to answer his calls.

"What about her driver? Bodyguard? I know Joanna drives, but someone like you wouldn’t allow her to, right?" Logan taunted, keeping a wary eye on Alex in case of an outburst.

"Joanna? Isn’t her name Adelaide?" a family member sought clarification to clear the confusion.

"They are the same," Alex confirmed, but Logan’s woman was not pleased with his interest in his brother’s wife.

"Logan, why do you seem to know your brother’s wife so well?" she questioned, irking Logan with her intrusion into family matters.

"Must I tell you to be quiet, or do you want to be replaced?" he retorted in a hushed tone, causing Ruby to lower her head.

Unbeknownst to him, everyone present was curious. "Logan, are you going to answer your fiancée’s question?" another family member pressed, prompting Logan to shift the conversation.

"We are discussing Joanna’s whereabouts," he deflected.

"That’s still pending, but can you answer the question?" Uncle Dean pressed seriously, revealing everyone’s selfish motives.

Meeting Alex’s glare, Logan realized that exposing his relationship with Joanna would not be wise. "She’s a good friend, that’s all."

Alex seemed satisfied with the response, his demeanor softening as Uncle Dean asked, "Are you going to call her again, Alex?"

"I told you her phone is always on silent. Let’s continue with the wedding arrangements," Alex stated firmly, but it only raised further suspicions.

"Or you can use my phone. If you quarreled, she might not answer your number but would pick up a new one," Uncle Dean suggested with a smile that didn’t reach his eyes.

After contemplating, Alex pushed the phone away. "She doesn’t answer calls from unknown numbers."

Uncle Dean scoffed, followed by a chuckle. "Oh, I think you’re just making excuses for..."

The sound of a ringing phone interrupted, all eyes turning to Logan, who shook his head and pointed at Alex. The attention shifted to Alex as he answered the call with a surprised expression.

"I’ll come and get you," he said into the phone, about to retrieve his wheelchair when Uncle Dean reminded him of something that left him conflicted.

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