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| didn’t hesitate. “Since Mrs. Green specifically askedto 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. | suppose | should call Mrs. Green and confirm these... special instructions.”
| didn’t say anything. Neither did Alexander.
He dangled the phone in my face as if it was stype of weapon. “I'm sure she’ll be very interested to hear
about your concern for her son’s wellbeing.”
“Please, go ahead,” | 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 | doubled down.
“You do know that Mrs. Green would be furious to find out that someone has gone against her wishes. If | were
you | wouldn't want to be out in the middle of the night with Alexander. The wrath of Mrs. Green isn’t child's
play.”
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His thumb moved away from his phone screen, and he was fidgeting. | had him where | 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.” | paused for tic
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇteffect. “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. He laughed nervously, scratching his neck.
“Of course | know that! | only meant we just sit and talk. We don’t have to eat. Just wanted to treat the Alpha to
good conversation.”
| smiled to myself. Ben didn’t want to look stupid. But he'd already splendidly achieved that.
“Well, you should have said that.” Alexander clapped Ben on the back, playing along. “My mother would have no
issues with that, so we can go ahead and have this stimulating conversation. Shall we?”
| glanced at Ben. His face was bright red. Alexander had played him again.
*Olivia*
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 clapped his hands. “Let's be on our way.”
It madewonder 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 Leet even téh
4 yetRutthe Gd urant was
practically empty. And with the large
crowd that accompanied us from
Ben's party, it looked like we were
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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 desc drhnaticed Ben
cod was waving
someone over. When | strained my
neck, | noticed Ella, 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 | saw her.
The woman in question had
obviously been a victim of poor
plastic surgery. It Kraehe
way herkaghs alrhost uched her
chit how her cheekbones were so
sharp she almost resembled a well
constructed doll. She had blonde hair,
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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 callVee.”
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