I didn’t hesitate. “Since Mrs. Green specifically asked me to keep an eye on his eating habits.”


    Mentioning Alexander’s mother was a risk, but it was worth it. Hopefully, Ben will drop this whole thing.


    But he wasn’t buying it. His lips curved into a suspicious smile as he reached into his jacket pocket. He pulled out his phone slowly,


    watching my reaction. “Well, then. I suppose I should call Mrs. Green and confirm these… special instructions.”


    I didn’t say anything. Neither did Alexander.


    He dangled the phone in my face as if it was some type of weapon. “I’m sure she’ll be very interested to hear about your concern for her son’s wellbeing.”


    “Please, go ahead,” I said without blinking. “Mrs. Green would love to hear from you. She’s probably still awake.”


    Ben’s thumb froze over his screen as he studied both of us.


    Alexander stepped forward. “By all means, Ben. Call her.”


    He still didn’t move to press the dial, so I doubled down.


    “You do know that Mrs. Green would be furious to find out that someone has gone against her wishes. If I were you I wouldn’t want to be out in the middle of the night with Alexander. The wrath of Mrs. Green isn’t child’s y.”


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    His thumb moved away from his phone screen, and he was fidgeting. I had him where I wanted him.


    “I’m sure you’re aware how protective she is of her children. Well, she‘ s the opposite of Mr. Green. He’s all about business and his reputation. But his wife? She would fight tooth and nail for her children.” I paused for dramatic effect. “She won’t hesitate to haunt down anyone who poses a threat to her family. Anyone.”


    Ben was sweating. He had deposited his phone back into his pocket. Heughed nervously, scratching his neck. “Of course I know that! I only meant we just sit and talk. We don’t have to eat. Just wanted to treat the Alpha to good conversation.”


    I smiled to myself. Ben didn’t want to look stupid. But he’d already splendidly achieved that.


    “Well, you should have said that.” Alexander pped Ben on the back, ying along. “My mother would have no issues with that, so we can go ahead and have this stimting conversation. Shall we?”


    I nced at Ben. His face was bright red. Alexander had yed him again.


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    Nobody said anything for the next few minutes, apart from Ben and Alexander that is. Ben would propose things, trying to get Alexander to agree to the dinner,, but every single time, my boss would shut him down.


    And after what felt like an eternity of coaxing, and a few strategic statements from Ben, he finally relented.


    “Fine. but only for an hour.”


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    Ben beamed like a kid in a candy store. “Splendid.” He pped his hands. “Let’s be on our way.”


    It made me wonder why he was so intent on getting Alexander out of here and into that restaurant. What did he want with him?


    My suspicions grew even stronger when we stepped into the restaurant Ben had chosen. It wasn’t even ten pm yet, but the restaurant was practically empty. And with therge crowd that apanied us from Ben’s party, it looked like we were throwing a party of our own.


    Ben rushed forward to grab a table right at the center of the room for us. “Alexander, my friend. Here, here, take this seat.” he gestured toward the seat at the head of the table, patting the chair excitedly.


    Alexander didn’t say anything, but moved toward the chair. Just as he was about to descend, I noticed Ben had turned around and was waving someone over. When I strained my neck, I noticed E, still looking as pale as a ghost. But it couldn’t be her. She wasn’t even acknowledging Ben.


    Then my eyes shifted left and I saw her.


    The woman in question had obviously been a victim of poor stic surgery. It was obvious in the way her boobs almost touched her chin, how her cheekbones were so sharp she almost resembled a well constructed doll. She had blonde hair, but even though they were shiny, I could see dark roots peeking out.


    There was nothing real about this woman.


    The woman approached our table, swaying her hips in an exaggerated manner. “Alpha Alexander. It’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m Vivian. But you can call me Vee.”


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