Alexander reached into his pocket and withdrew a business


    card, extending it to Felix. “Dr. Luke Davis is the head


    psychiatrist at Riverside Asylum. Highly regarded in his field, particrly with… challenging cases.” He said thest part with


    a nce at Ethan.


    Felix epted the card and nodded. “Thank you. I’ll certainly


    consider reaching out to him.” Then he wrapped an arm around


    Ethan’s shoulders.


    Ethan leaned heavily against him, maintaining his facade of


    intoxication as they made their way through the main


    restaurant. Once they were outside, away from prying eyes and listening ears, particrly Olivia’s and Alexander’s Ethan


    straightened his posture.


    He released himself from Felix’s grip and stepped away. By the


    time they reached Felix’s car, he was back to normal. He didn’t


    bother exining himself. Felix was a smart man, he could probably decode the reason for his actions by himself.


    And Felix knew. He wasn’t stupid, and Ethan wasn’t as good of


    an actor as he thought. But the problem now was that his sister,


    Chole was involved with this man. He pressed his finger against


    his temples, feeling a headache forming.


    Chole’s fascination or rather obsession with Ethan was


    surprising to him. He couldn’t understand it.


    Meanwhile, Olivia had taken refuge in the restroom in an


    attempt to avoid Ethan entirely. But through the thin door, she


    could hear the muffled sounding from the parking lot.


    Her wolf, Yve, concentrated intensely, filtered the restaurant


    noise, until they could hear clearly.


    It was the sound of a phone ringing repeatedly. And then, she


    heard Felix’s voice.


    “What do you mean she’s missing? You were supposed to watch


    Chole. When was thest time…” His words were cut off by the


    sound of footsteps moving rapidly away.


    Olivia waited several more minutes, but when she didn’t hear


    anything more, she finally émerged from her hiding ce and


    returned.


    When she returned to the private dining room, only Alexander,


    Gai, Korbin, Ben and his secretary remained. The mood seemed


    to have improved considerably since Ethan left. They were


    barely drinking, with most of the te already cleared.


    Olivia didn’t bother taking her seat as the men were already


    rising from theirs.


    Ben approached Alexander with a warm smile. “Alpha, I hope


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    tonight’splications won’t affect our business rtionship.”


    He extended a hand. “I’d like to invite you to attend the eptance ceremony for the Aurora Resort project next Wednesday. It’s going to be quite the celebration.””


    Alexander shook Ben’s hand firmly. “I appreciate the invitation, Ben.” The older man was already smiling, but Alexander wasn’t finished. “I’ve already made arrangements to travel next week, so I’m afraid the timing doesn’t work.“”


    Ben’s face fell. He’d hoped to make things right with the Alpha


    at the event. Still, he wasn’t deterred. He nodded, said his


    goodbyes and left with his secretary.


    As Alexander prepared to leave the restaurant, he shrugged off


    his jacket. Ethan had grabbed the fabric during their brief


    struggle. There was no way he would ever put that over his


    body again.


    “Gai,” he held it out to his Gamma. “Please dispose of this jacket. I


    won’t be needing it anymore.”


    Gai nodded without question, collecting the expensive garment


    as if it were contaminated. He knew his Alpha had always been


    particr about such things. Ethan had clearly crossed a line.


    The three of them finally left the restaurant, jumping into the


    car. Gai and Alexander were back in business mode, almost


    forgetting about what had just transpired.


    Chance 183


    But all Olivia could think about was the phone call she overheard. The kidnapping and attempted murder charges levied against Chole should have guaranteed at least fifteen years behind bars.


    But the Windsor’s family influence has proven to be stronger than justice even. They’d fabricated medical records, painting Chole as someone who was mentally unstable.


    It frustrated her to no end. Now Chole was free to roam around,


    facing no consequences for her actions. It frustrated her that


    the system had failed once again.


    What made it worse for Olivia, was how Alexander seemed to


    have just epted the situation. He had to know the truth. He


    had resources and connections to stop such injustice from


    happening.


    But she couldn’t really think that way. After all, she had no


    right to ask Alexander for anything.


    No right at all.


    *Author*


    The look on Olivia’s face didn’t go unnoticed by Alexander. There wasn’t much he could do about it except talk about


    business.


    “Which one of you would be avable to apany me on a


    business trip next Wednesday? It’s going to be at a resort in the


    mountains of Linville.”


    After the disastrous lunch today, thest thing Olivia wanted


    was to apany Alexander to yet another business meeting.


    “I can stay at the office and handle things here.”