"……" Alexander felt like something stabbed right through his chest. Vivian noticed the sudden silence and glanced up—his expression made her lean in and steal a quick kiss. Then she casually explained, "I can bring anyone on a mission, except you." Alexander blinked a few times. "I'd get distracted," Vivian added with a light cough, then made a run for it, yanking the door open and slipping out in a flash. Her guy was really getting good at this whole soft, clingy routine. Alexander stayed rooted there for a long moment. Only after a while did he finally tug at his tie and let a bright smile spread across his face. Yep, his wife definitely loved him... Even leaving, she made sure to tease him. Heart full of sugar, Alexander went down to the garage and picked

