Alex set his glass down, dabbing the corner of his lips with a linen napkin before pushing his chair back.
He glanced at Madison and Emma, an amused smirk lingering on his face from the morning banter.
"Take good care of Victoria when she wakes up," Alex instructed calmly. "Let her rest as long as she needs."
"Understood, Sir," Madison replied with a respectful curtsy, while Emma nodded earnestly, her face still carrying a soft, lingering flush.
Leaving the dining room, Alex headed out to the driveway, took his car, and pulled onto the private road winding through Roland Estate.
The morning air was crisp and clear as the vehicle hummed smoothly toward Viktor's villa.
The security gates slid open smoothly as his car approached, and Alex pulled up to the main courtyard.
The moment he stepped out, Viktor was already walking down the stone steps to receive him. Dressed in his usual immaculate dark suit, the older man bowed his head with deep, unwavering deference.
