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“You think I'm skind of joke?”
Alexander smiled at him.
“I was trying to do you a favor,” Ben continued. “But if you're going to be stubborn about it, if you don’t accept
my arrangement, then maybe it’s tto stop asking nicely.” He straightened his shoulders in a challenging
stance.
But Alexander didn’t seem the least bit bothered by him. If anything, his smile widened. “Oh, Ben. | was hoping
you'd say that.”
*Olivia*
| remained where | was, watching the cold look in Alexander's eyes. Ben must have realized his mistake, because
he quickly took a step back and held his hands up.
“Look, Alpha Alexander, it’s not that | don’t want to help Ella. The girl is as stubborn as a mule. She'll probably
throw the money back in my face.”
Ella looked up at the brazen accusation. | almost laughed. Ben needed to keep his mouth shut. He was digging
himself into a much bigger hole without realizing it. And from the look on Alexander's face, he shared the same
sentiment.
Alexander chuckled. “Stubborn, you say? How convenient for you. You have another excuse.”
“It’s not an excuse...
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“Then prove it. Pay for her mother’s medical bills. Do it right now. Cover every single outstanding bill.”
All eyes left Alexander and shifted to Ben now. His mouth opened and shut, but no words cthrough. |
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtwatched his throat work as he swallowed, clearly wondering whether to submit or fight. He looked like a trapped
animal, and | bet he knew he couldn't win against Alexander. Best to give up now.
“Fine,” he muttered. “Ill... I'll take care of it.”
Alexander smiled widely. “How generous of you.”
As if propelled forward, Ella suddenly rushed to her feet and went to hide behind Aleena again. | didn’t blame
her. We all knew Alexander wasn’t done with Ben. He wouldn't let him off with just a flimsy promise.
“Since we're celebrating your newfound generosity, perhaps we should toast with something befitting the
occasion.” He gestured to the top shelf behind the bar, where bottles of aged whiskey sat. “The Macallan 25, |
think. At eight hundred dollars a bottle, it seems appropriate for someone so... financially generous.”
Ben smiled proudly. “We have anything you want. Nit and I'll have it in a glass for you.”
“A glass? Not the whole bottle? Con, Ben, | thought you were better than that.”
His smile faltered, but he quickly recovered. “Why not? Like | said, anything you want.”
“Well, what if | want your entire collection? How much would that be? Four... five million?”
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Ben's face went pale. | could smell the surge of fear clinging to him. “Everything...?”
“Oh, forgive me,” Alexander waved his hands dismissively. “Perhaps that’s beyond your means? | do forget that
not everyone shares the same... resources.”
| shook my head. That was a verbal massacre. Ben had definitely been asking for it all night, but that was a low
blow, even for Alexander. | was horrified that he would throw his wealth in Ben's face. It was like watching a cat
play with a mouse. Every line was clearly delivered for Alexander's amusement.
By 9:30, Alexander was done using Ben as a whipping boy. He glanced at his expensive watch, and rose from his
chair.
“Well this has been...” Alexander
sighed without completing the
sentence. “I'm afraig| sErédire for
the eyeing Yofhorrow is another
day, and | have... business to attend
to.” he fixed Ben with a look that said,
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“Wait!” Ben's hand shot out and
grabbed Alexander's elbow, stopping
him from moving, Gpe yeah
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hand. “How about we grab slate
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And then, Ben did the oddest thing. Just as he said the last sentence, he turned to the men and winked at them.
Alarm bells went off in my head. This
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“Oh, I'm afraid that’s impossible,” | said, stepping between them. “Alexander's dietitian has strict instructions.
No eating nine-thirty.
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Doctor's orders.” It was a lie, but they didn’t have to know that. As long as it got him out of this mess.
Ben frowned. “His dietitian?” His gaze moved to Alexander. “Since when do you have a dietitian?”
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