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Chapter 0220
A young, bubbly woman greeted us with an enthusiastic smile. “Hello, Alpha Black. Hello, soon–to–be Mrs. Black,” she said with a giggle. “We’re so pleased to have you here today. We’ve arranged a private tasting as requested, with some snacks available as well.”
“Perfect,” Alexander replied with a polite smile. “Please, lead the way.”
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She nodded and led us inside. The interior was stunning–rich with old wood and beautifully preserved antiques that gave the space a timeless charm.
We were shown into a large room where a long table was set up with an array of wine bottles and small glasses for tasting.
“This is it,” she said brightly. “There’s a form at the end of the table where you can check off which bottles you’d like and how many. Just hand it to us on your way out, and that’ll be all.”
“You weren’t kidding about private,” I said softly. “I’d expected someone to stay and guide us through the tasting, maybe share some history about each wine.”
“That’s not necessary,” Alexander said, his tonę calm but assured. “I know enough about wine to handle this. I just want us to find something we both like without overthinking the vintage.”
1 nodded, trusting his confidence.
“Perfect,” the young woman said. “If you have any questions or need anything, just come find me. Otherwise, have a wonderful time.”
“Thank you,” Alexander said, flashing her another kind smile.
As she left, I turned to Alexander, feeling a sense of ease settle over me. The room was quiet, intimate, and comfortable.
Alexander stepped up to the first bottle of wine and poured a small amount into a cup. Then he handed it to me with a gentle smile.
I didn’t know much about wine, so as Alexander explained a little about each bottle, I nodded politely and tried to pay attention.
But it wasn’t long before I began to feel the wine going to my head. I rarely drank, and it didn’t take much for me to feel the effects–a fact that David had once used to his advantage. But I wasn’t worried about that now. I trusted Alexander completely.
By the time we reached the seventh bottle, I stumbled slightly as I moved toward the table. Alexander laughed out loud, his amusement clear.
“You’re cute when you’re drunk,” he commented.
“I’m not drunk,” I argued, though I could feel the warmth in my cheeks and was acutely aware of my unsteady gait.
“It’s okay,” Alexander said, his tone playful but reassuring “I’ll make sure you don’t embarrass yourself when
we leave.”
“I’d be embarrassing you,” I pointed out with a small pout “After all, I’m your wife.”
A strange expression flickered across his face, but his smile didn’t fade. “Not quite yet,” he said softly.
“But I will be,” I said with a grin, reaching for the glass in his hand. My fingers closed around his, but Alexander
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didn’t let go.
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Maybe he was worried I’d spill it on myself. I pulled the glass toward my lips, bringing Alexander’s hand with it. As I took a sip, his knuckle brushed my lip, sending a small shiver through me.
The smile on his face faltered, and he stared at me with an intensity that made my breath catch. Something unspoken hung between us, heavy and electric, as I release the glass.
Alexander stood still for a moment, his gaze unreadable. Then he took a deliberate step away from me, and the mood in the room shifted.
My smile faded, embarrassment flooding through me. Had gone too far?
Alexander didn’t mention my behavior. Instead, he moved to the next bottle and poured a smaller amount, carefully holding the cup by its base as he offered it to me.
I swallowed my embarrassment and took the cup from him, determined to carry on as though nothing had happened.
