Chapter 132
The next moment, Sabrina rushed to Alexander's side and rubbed against him affectionately.
"Alexander, I have good news for you."
Alexander finally turned to glance at her, his voice still low. "What is it?"
Sabrina's smile grew even sweeter. "Quentin has seen my preliminary work and said I have a good chance of winning first place."
Hearing this, Alexander finally showed a little interest.
Seeing this, Sabrina quickly continued, "If I win first place, I can represent the country in the international design competition. When that happens, the Forbes Group can expand into the international market."
"Alexander, are you happy?"
Not wanting to dampen Sabrina's spirits, Alexander forced a faint smile. "Yes."
After being scolded by Nicole, Alexander really couldn't feel happy.
He couldn't figure out how things had developed to this point.
He had only wanted to curb Charlotte's temper a bit, to teach her not to target Sabrina anymore and to become obedient and docile like before.
But Charlotte not only refused to listen to his explanations or understand his difficulties, she even got worse, opposing him at every turn.
She even dared to threaten him with divorce.
It was absolutely ridiculous!
It seemed that after years of comfortable living, she had forgotten that it was she who had schemed to steal the marriage arrangement because she coveted the Forbes Family's wealth and status, forcing Sabrina to go abroad.
Yet , he had never thought of abandoning her.
After all, he needed a wife who could take care of the family, and Owen needed his biological mother.
But if she was going to keep making trouble like this, he absolutely couldn't let her manipulate him so easily.
Otherwise, it would be too unfair to Sabrina.
He decided he must have a good talk with Charlotte tomorrow, and also tell her to quickly resolve the matters with Jordan and the clinic.
As long as she agreed, he would give her one more chance and take the initiative to cancel the divorce registration.
Beside him, Sabrina had been quietly observing Alexander's emotional changes. Seeing that he was still in low spirits, she stood up very tactfully and moved behind Alexander.
"Alexander, you've been tired from too much work at the company lately. Let me help you relax." As she spoke, she gently extended her fingers and began to massage his temples.
Alexander let out a breath and slowly closed his eyes.
Sabrina's voice sounded in his ear, soft and gentle. "Alexander, it seems Charlotte is still angry about what happened at the banquet."
"As for Jordan and that famous doctor, I think we should just forget it. Don't bother her about it anymore."
"I'm already like this anyway. Whether there's an explanation or treatment doesn't make any difference."
Alexander heard the helplessness and sadness in her words, and his heart suddenly felt strange.
He gently covered Sabrina's hand. "Don't worry, I'll handle everything."
"Since I didn't get a chance to talk to her today, I'll go to the kindergarten myself tomorrow to find her."
"She caused this mess, so she should be responsible for solving it."
Sabrina put on a conflicted expression. "But—"
Alexander slowly stood up. "Don't worry, there are no buts."
A moment later, watching Alexander's back as he went upstairs, Sabrina's lips slowly curved up, as if everything was under her control.
From the corner, Lisa watched all this and couldn't help shaking her head.
Alexander must be blind to bring a woman like this into his life.
The next day, Charlotte had just picked up Philip and was about to leave when she suddenly bumped into someone.
She was about to apologize, but froze when she looked up. "Alexander?"
Without a word, Alexander grabbed her wrist. "Come here, I need to talk to you."
Charlotte struggled. "Let go! I have nothing to say to you."
Seeing something was wrong, Philip also started pushing Alexander. "Let go of Charlotte!"
Seeing Charlotte struggling hard and attracting the attention of other parents nearby, Alexander had to let go, but still blocked Charlotte's path.
"Charlotte, why are you doing this?"
Free at last, Charlotte immediately moved Philip behind her. "Make yourself clear. What exactly did I do?"
Alexander seemed to laugh in anger. "Are you saying you weren't the one who told Grandma about the divorce?"
"Charlotte, if you really don't want the divorce, just tell me directly. Why involve Grandma?"
Looking at Alexander's confident expression, Charlotte couldn't help but laugh coldly. "Did Grandma tell you that I was the one who told her?"
Alexander gritted his teeth. "If not you, then who?"
Charlotte actually laughed in anger. "Why don't you go back and find out what your mother has been doing lately?"
Alexander was stunned. "What does this have to do with my mother?"
Charlotte turned her face slightly away with a mocking smile. "Right now, all the elite families in River City are saying that your mother can't wait to find a new daughter-in-law."
"What did you say?" Alexander narrowed his eyes, looking incredulous.
"Don't believe me?" Charlotte snorted coldly. "Just make a phone call and check."
Seeing the cold mockery in Charlotte's eyes, Alexander's heart sank.
It seemed this really wasn't Charlotte's doing.
"But why did you badmouth Sabrina in front of Jordan?"
Charlotte almost thought she had heard wrong. "Jordan? When did I get involved with him?"
Charlotte's surprise looked like a cover-up to Alexander. "Still pretending?"
"You know perfectly well that Sabrina's health is very poor, and besides you, she has no family left!"
"She's so pitiful, and you still treat her like this!"
Charlotte felt helpless. "Alexander, please wake up, okay? Don't just believe whatever people tell you."
Seeing Charlotte still making excuses, Alexander was furious. "I only believe what I see myself!"
"And why would people only accuse you and not others?"
Charlotte replied irritably, "I didn't do it."
Looking at Charlotte, still stubbornly refusing to admit it, Alexander felt deeply disappointed. "You still won't admit it?"
"Charlotte, how did you become like this? I don't even recognize you anymore!"
Charlotte finally lost her patience and pushed Alexander away. "Move!"
"Charlotte!" Alexander grabbed her hand again. "Why? Why have we become like this?"
Alexander seemed to make a big decision. "Fine, I'll agree."
"As long as you're willing to clear things up for Sabrina with Jordan, and get that doctor at the clinic to help treat Sabrina's health, I'll consider letting you come back—"
Charlotte couldn't listen anymore. After struggling twice without breaking free, she gritted her teeth and kicked Alexander!