Catching a glimpse of the icy indifference in Alex's gaze, Sharon was struck by a sense of blindness - how could she have ever fallen for such a man?
Her eyes stung, but she didn't want to show any vulnerability in front of Alex.
She violently shook off his hand, took a deep breath, and turned to walk upstairs.
At this moment, she thought she must find a job as soon as possible so she could move out and find a way to divorce Alex.
After randomly picking out an outfit and changing, Sharon went downstairs.
She was a casual person who didn't care much about dressing up.
Hearing footsteps, Alex instinctively looked up.
Sharon was wearing a long white dress, Her waist as slender as an hourglass.. Her long hair was casually pinned up, revealing her delicate and fair neck, making it hard for anyone to look away.
Her gentle and serene demeanor was no different from when they first met.
However, when she looked at Alex, her eyes were as cold as ice, with no trace of the warmth they once held.
She said, "Let's go."
On the way to the Smith family, the two remained silent.
As they arrived at the Smith family's doorstep and were about to get out of the car, a black Range Rover roared in and abruptly stopped right in front of Alex's car.
Recognizing it was Seb's car, Alex's face turned a bit sour.
Alex both feared and disliked Seb and wanted no contact with him.
After all, Seb had always been reckless, and Alex couldn't stand him.
Back when Tyler Smith was preparing to let Seb take over the Smith Group, he outright refused and chose to start his own business.
Everyone thought Seb would fail and come back to inherit the Smith Group with his tail between his legs, but to their surprise, he succeeded. In less than five years, his company had grown significantly and was worth five or six times the Smith Group now.
Alex's dislike for Seb was also tinged with jealousy and resentment.
Moreover, Seb was petty and held grudges. After hearing a negative comment Alex made about him, he spitefully withdrew his cooperation from the Smith Group, costing them a hundred million dollars.
Seb rarely attended family gatherings, and Alex thought he wouldn't run into him this time either. Unfortunately, as soon as they arrived, they did.
In his bad mood, Alex didn't notice Sharon's expression turning stiff the moment she saw Seb get out of the car.
He opened the car door and called out, "Uncle Seb."
Seb glanced back at Alex, his gaze indifferent as it swept past the passenger seat. He nodded coldly and turned to walk into the Smith Mansion.
Seeing him leave, Sharon sighed in relief.
The moment Seb looked over, she was so nervous she forgot to breathe, fearing he might blurt out something shocking. Luckily, he said nothing.
Sharon hoped that he had forgotten about that night's accident.
She pondered for a moment and decided she needed to find a chance to talk to Seb alone later.
When Alex and Sharon walked into the living room, Tyler and Sandra White were chatting with Seb.
Some people are just born to be the center of attention. Just one glance, and you can spot them in a crowd. Seb was such a person.
Noticing Sharon's gaze on Seb, Alex's expression turned a bit sour. "Why are you staring at Uncle Seb?"
Sharon withdrew her gaze and said indifferently, "None of your business."
Sensing her coldness, Alex said in a deep voice, "Sharon, you know I don't like you paying attention to other men!"
Since they got together, Alex had been very controlling, not allowing Sharon to interact with other men.
Sharon sneered, "I don't like you sleeping with other women either, but didn't you enjoy it?"
Alex gritted his teeth. "Today is a family gathering; we'll deal with this later."
Sharon looked at him with disdain. "If you don't want to make a scene here, then stay out of my business."
She knew Alex was very afraid of Tyler being displeased with him.
After all, even though he was managing the Smith Group now, the shares were still in Tyler's hands.
As they spoke, Sandra had already noticed them and smiled. "Sharon, Alex, you're back, come and sit!"
Sharon took a deep breath, and when she turned her head, she was already smiling.
Although she didn't like interacting with the Smith family, basic manners towards elders were still necessary.
She walked up to Sandra, smiling. "Hello, Ms. Sandra!"
"Come, sit." Sandra nodded and looked at Seb with slight dissatisfaction. "Look at Alex, managing the company well with a beautiful wife. In a couple of years, they might even have kids. And you? You are almost thirty years old and still single. If you don't bring a girlfriend next time, don't bother coming back!"
Seb glanced at the two of them and said, "Indeed, she's beautiful."
Sharon frowned, feeling that Seb's gaze was somewhat frivolous when he said that.
Sitting beside her, Alex also keenly sensed that Seb's look at Sharon was not quite right.
As a man, Alex knew very well that Seb's gaze at Sharon was not that of an elder looking at a junior but rather a man looking at a woman.
His hand tightened at his side, and his body tensed up involuntarily.
Sandra frowned. "Is that my point? I want a definite answer from you today. When are you bringing my daughter-in-law home!"
Seb said, "It depends. If I meet someone I want to marry, I might bring her home tomorrow."
Sandra said, "With your high standards, it's a wonder if you ever meet someone. I've arranged a blind date for you. Clean yourself up tomorrow, and don't show your unserious side."
Seb raised an eyebrow and glanced at Alex. "Alex has been married for years. Instead of pushing me to get married, pushing him to have kids might be more reliable."
Sandra thought so, too.
After all, no matter how hard she tried, Seb remained unyielding. He had always marched to the beat of his own drum since childhood.
She looked at Alex and Sharon with a loving expression. "Sharon, you've been married for a few years now. When are you planning to have kids?"