Alexander's jaw clenched so tightly it seemed like his teeth might crack. The moment he spotted Lily sitting in the café with another man, something inside him exploded. His fists clenched, veins bulging on the back of his hands, betraying the fury he was desperately trying to hold back.
Lily frowned slightly as she caught sight of that all-too-familiar stormy expression. Her heart skipped a beat, but she quickly plastered on a sweet smile. "Alex! Fancy seeing you here!" She then glanced at Isabella, who was standing beside Alexander, and gave her a polite nod. "Isa, you're here too!"
Alexander's icy gaze remained fixed, his lips pressed into a thin line, while Isabella, ever the diplomat, nodded gracefully in return.
"Lils, are you... on a date?" Isabella teased, her voice dripping wit
