Alexander Hale
Alexander walked through the front door and heard movement upstairs. He climbed the stairs and found Vivian in their bedroom packing a suitcase on the bed, clothes folded neatly beside her Louis Vuitton luggage.
“Going somewhere?”
Vivian looked up. “London. There’s a merger that needs my attention.”
“When do you leave?”
“Tonight. Flight’s at eleven.”
Alexander loosened his tie and sat on the edge of the bed. “Max came by my office today.”
“What did he want?”
“Father’s stepping down. He’s opening the floor for the board position at the next meeting.”
Vivian stopped folding and looked at him. “And Max wants you out of the way.”
“He’s always hated me.”
“He doesn’t hate you, Alexander. He’s just upset.” Vivian crossed to him and placed a hand on his shoulder. “You’ve
