Being Pursued By Ex-husband

Chapter 626 Utmost Importance

Felix had no choice but to arrange for Alexander to visit Corleon the following week because of objections from Fortuna’s shareholders.

After finding out Felix had booked a flight to Corleon for Tuesday, Sophia decided to check the weather at their destination. She discovered that it was cold and had recently experienced snowfall. Hence, she decided to pack a few sets of thick clothes into their luggage.

The flight was scheduled for ten in the morning, and they both got up around eight. After having breakfast, they headed straight to the airport.

There was no direct flight from Jadeborough to Corleon; they had to transit at the capital.

The flight from Jadeborough to the capital took less than two hours. Sophia, who had been easily fatigued lately due to her pregnancy, immediately dozed off as soon as they boarded the plane.

Alexander asked the flight attendant for a blanket and gently rested her head on his shoulder before draping the blanket over her.

The flight attendant who brought the blanket found the couple familiar and couldn’t help but sneak glances. She couldn’t deny that they looked like a perfect match. However, she couldn’t recall where she had seen them before. Hence, she discreetly asked her colleagues, “Have you seen that couple before? They both look stunning! They seem familiar. I’m sure I’ve seen them somewhere before!”

“That’s Alexander Xenos. His wife is called Sophia Yarrow. They had their wedding a few days ago, and it was all over the news. Don’t you know?”

“Oh, yes! I remember now. They are the renowned couple from the Xenos family, whose wedding made headlines just half a month ago! Mr. Xenos asked me for a blanket earlier as his wife was asleep. The way he gently covered her with the blanket was so sweet! Oh my, he is such a perfect man! Why can’t I ever meet someone like him!” the flight attendant exclaimed, sharing her encounter with her colleagues.

“Hah! I don’t think you’ll dare strike up a conversation even if you meet him. Alexander is known to stay away from women.”

The flight attendant pondered before replying, “That’s true. I probably wouldn’t have the courage even if I met someone like him. Besides, Mrs. Xenos is a formidable woman herself even before marrying Alexander! I guess we should just keep working hard to become better versions of ourselves.”

Meanwhile, Sophia slept peacefully on the plane, unaware that the two flight attendants were singing her praises.

Indeed, she had garnered envy from many others since her wedding. Those two flight attendants weren’t the only ones.

During the hour-long flight, Sophia slept like a baby. Her peaceful slumber was interrupted by the announcement of the plane’s impending landing.

When she awoke, she found herself sleeping with her head tilted askew, comfortably nestled against Alexander’s body. Still slightly disoriented upon waking up, she blinked and looked at Alexander in a daze. “Have we arrived?”

The man gently caressed her face. “We’ve just arrived.”

Sophia’s blanket slid down as she rubbed her eyes, and Alexander helped her pull it back up. After a moment, her mind finally processed Alexander’s words, and she gave a delayed response. “Are we landing now?”

“Yeah. Are you still tired?”

She shook her head and yawned. “Nope. I’m just hungry.”

Sophia hadn’t eaten much for breakfast that morning. It was only natural that she felt hungry since it was almost noon.

Ever since she got pregnant, she had established a routine. She would have breakfast around eight, followed by some fruits at ten, and then lunch by noon.

As soon as she mentioned her hunger, a small cake appeared before her, much to her surprise.

Alexander handed it to her and said, “Eat this first.”

“Where did the cake come from?” Sophia asked in surprise.

Although they were seated in first class, there was no mention of a cake being prepared for them. Moreover, this cake was from a popular bakery in Jadeborough, where people often queued for hours to buy it.

He opened the packaging and replied, “I asked Mr. Lane to prepare it before we boarded.”

It suddenly occurred to Sophia that before they left, Alexander had called Felix and asked him to buy something. However, she was preoccupied with checking their luggage, so she hadn’t paid much attention to the conversation and was unaware of what was being arranged.

Sophia took the cake from Alexander with a playful smile and gestured with her finger. “Mr. Xenos.”

“Hmm?” Alexander gazed at her but didn’t move.

“Come over here,” she said with a smile, her eyes glistening and appearing moist since she had just woken up.

Alexander finally leaned over after gazing at her for a few seconds.

The next second, something soft pressed up against his cheek. Granting him a kiss, Sophia said, “Consider this your reward, Mr. Xenos.”

Touching the cheek she had just kissed, he blinked, an affectionate look surfacing in his dark ebony eyes.

He watched her enjoy the cake and grabbed a thermos, twisting the cap open before handing it to her.

Sophia had almost finished the cake when the plane safely landed. She unbuckled her seatbelt, and Alexander was already on his feet, reaching out to hold her hand.

The passengers in economy class were already crowding near the cabin door. Alexander pulled Sophia closer, ensuring no one would accidentally bump into her.

As soon as they stepped out of the plane, Sophia felt the chilly air of the capital enveloping her. The fine snowflakes were gently falling, but fortunately, the snow wasn’t heavy enough to cause flight delays.

The person arranged by Felix to pick them up approached them once they stepped out of the airport. “Greetings, Mr. and Mrs. Xenos.”

Felix had been handling Odyssey’s affairs in Jadeborough and had been extremely busy for the past six months after Alexander placed the responsibility on his shoulders.

Alexander casually swept his gaze across the man before nodding and guiding Sophia toward the parked car. He opened the car door and placed his hand near the roof to shield her head, allowing her to get in.

“Drive slowly.” Alexander suddenly spoke up, surprising Wesley Ford, the manager seated in the passenger seat. In response, Wesley quickly instructed the driver, “It’s snowing today, so drive cautiously.”

Being someone capable of attaining a managerial position, Wesley was naturally adept at deciphering people’s expressions. Even though Sophia’s pregnancy hadn’t been publicly announced, it wasn’t something that could remain hidden.

He could easily tell the woman was pregnant upon noticing how protective and cautious Alexander was around her.

It was widely known that Sophia held the utmost importance to Alexander, and any harm befalling her

would spell trouble for them all.

The car gradually reduced its speed, becoming much more stable.

As Sophia gazed out the window at the falling snow, she reached out to hold Alexander’s hand. “Are we staying here for the night?”

Her hair was messed up by the wind just now, and Alexander tucked a few stray strands of it behind her ear and replied, “Yes. We’ll spend the night here and take the afternoon flight to Corleon tomorrow.”

She’s right by my side anyway, so the length of our stay doesn’t really matter.

Sophia pondered for a moment before nodding in agreement.

After spending the night in the capital, they boarded the flight to Corleon the next day. The thirteen-hour journey left Sophia feeling stiff and sore upon disembarking from the plane.

Though she managed to eat and sleep well during the flight, the limited space made it somewhat uncomfortable for Sophia, who was pregnant, to sit for a prolonged time.

Felix had made arrangements for someone to pick them up at the airport. As they exited, a person approached them and inquired if they were Mr. and Mrs. Xenos.

Subsequently, they were escorted to a hotel. Throughout the journey, Sophia couldn’t stop yawning. Hence, Alexander decided to have lunch delivered to the hotel room. Instead of heading to the company, he stayed in the room to keep her company.

Following lunch, Sophia settled on the sofa to watch a movie. However, the jet lag soon made her feel drowsy again, and she dozed off.

When she eventually woke, it was already late in the day. Alexander stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, deeply engrossed in a phone call. Content rights by NôvelDr//ama.Org.