Chapter <b>101 </b>


    Ethan remained in his seat, stiff with hostility. He threw the asional re at Olivia, which Alexander picked up on.


    Alexander didn’t react immediately. He waited, listening to Felix patiently with a cold expression on his face. He was used to hearing desperate pitches, so he just let the man talk.


    Once Felix was done, Alexander lifted his teacup and took a sip as if he were truly considering the man’s words. But then, he shifted his gaze to Ethan. And in a very casual tone he asked, “Ethan, do you have anything to say?”


    Chapter 79: Man of the year.


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    No one in the room moved as the two Alpha’s went head to


    head. Their gazes were focused on Ethan, waiting to see how he


    could react.


    Ethan’s jaw tightened as he struggled to maintain his


    pride… the pride of an Alpha was a great thing. He couldn’t just


    let that go.


    His gaze drifted Olivia who was still seated by Alexander’s side.


    He resented her. How could she side with <b>him</b>? Did <b>he </b><b>mean </b>nothing to her? What about the loyalty that was <b>owed </b><b>to </b><b>him</b>? To his chagrin. Olivia paid no mind to him. He watched <b>as </b><b>she </b>gave the waiters clear instructions on how to serve Alexander’s meal.


    It was obvious that she didn’t give a hoot about his feelings.


    Regardless, Ethan needed Alexander. He had to put his ego aside and agree to apromise, no matter how degrading it felt to him.


    “Fine,” Ethna began. He took a moment to swallow. “I’ll agree to Windsor’s proposal.”


    But Alexander wasn’t about to make it easy for the prideful Alpha. He tilted his head with mock confusion. “I’m afraid I don’t quite recall the specifics. It’s been such a busy week, you understand. Perhaps you could refresh my memory?”


    Ethan couldn’t contain his rage any longer. How dare this man


    try to belittle him? He shot to his feet, pushing the chair back


    harshly. “I don’t have to listen to this.”


    Alexander didn’t blink as Ethan huffed and turned toward the


    door. But before he could take more than two steps, Felix’s hand


    closed around his wrist.


    “Ethan. Come on, let’s go get some air.”


    Chapter <b>101 </b>


    Felix rose, escorting Ethan out of the room while the Alpha rambled on about how he felt disrespected.


    Once they left, Ben realized things weren’t looking too good for him. Alexander was obviously in a foul mood, and probably won’t look at him favorably. It was a difficult situation, and he couldn’t think of a way to turn things around. Well, except for his blonde, doe–eyed secretary that stood by the wall.


    He gestured and she came to stand by his side. He took her hand and held it out to Alexander. “Alexander, perhaps we could discuss some… alternative arrangements? I’m sure Miranda here would be happy to assist with any personal matters you might need handled.”


    Alexander’s expression didn’t change. He understood Ben


    perfectly. “I think you misunderstand the nature of this


    meeting, Ben. Your services, and those of your secretary, won’t


    be necessary.”


    Ben’s smile faltered as he realized his n had failed


    spectacrly. He was at a loss for words now.


    From her position at Alexander’s side, Olivia smiled knowingly.


    This exchange only confirmed what she already expected;


    Alexander wasn’t actually interested in women.


    Alexander caught Olivia smiling, and without turning to look at her directly, he nudged a small te of pastries in her direction.


    “You should eat something. Your brain needs fuel if you’re going to keep up”


    Olivia didn’t second–guess it. She reached for the te, throwing


    a thankful nce at her boss. But just as she did so, the door swung open and Ethan strode back into the room with Felix behind him.


    The first thing Ethan saw as he entered was Olivia’s face, turned toward Alexander with an expression of pure adoration. One that he believed was reserved for him alone. Whateverposure he’d managed to retrieve outside with Felix was


    gone.


    Jealousy spread through him like poison. Without thinking, heunched himself between Alexander and Olivia, forming a barrier between them.


    He looked at Olivia, pure rage and usation in his eyes. “Don’t


    look at him like that.“”


    The tension had returned. It thickened when Ethan turned


    away from Olivia and faced Alexander.


    Olivia’s mind raced <i>as </i>she watched Ethan advance toward her


    boss. She noted the way he flexed his shoulders, the way his


    hands had curled into fists at his side.


    “Ethan stop,” she blurted out, worried he was about to start a


    fight. Alexander wasn’t one to back down from a fight, and Olivia already knew how it would end. “Don’t <i>do </i>something you’ll regret.”