With a prudent nod, he ushered his daughter away.
The other Alphas followed suit, tactfully retreating with compliments in tow.
âCaleb, your taste is impeccable.
â
Left with no choice, I stifled my anger and held my tongue.
Despite my distaste for Alexandriaâs antics, this was neither the time nor the place to unravel her deceit.
The last thing I needed was another parade of potential mates foisted upon me.
I shot a scathing glare in her direction.
She met my gaze with lowered eyes, maintaining a discreet silence until spoken to.
As soon as the crowd dispersed, I seized the opportunity to confront Alexandria.
I grabbed her by the arm and led her outside.
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I forcefully withdrew my hand from hers as soon as we stepped into the courtyard.
âWhat are you doing here? You werenât invited to the banquet.
â
Taken aback, Alexandria stumbled, catching herself before she could fall.
Tears welled up in her eyes as she approached me again.
âAlpha, Iâ¦I donât understand.
As your secretary, shouldnât I attend such events? I can assist you in managing unnecessary complications.
Didnât I handle the situation well?â
My frustration boiled over.
âI need no help from a self-assertive secretary.
â
âIâm sorry.
â Alexandria bowed her head, tears cascading down her cheeks, her hand reaching out tentatively for mine.
âI made a mistake.
Can you forgive me? I donât ask for much, just the opportunity to work by your side.
Please donât reject me.
â
The unwanted sensation of her touch repulsed me, and I moved to push her away, but before I could, a familiar voice asked, âWhatâs going on here?â
Debraâs POV:
Jenifer convinced me, and I finally decided to return to the courtyard.
What I saw there shocked me.
Caleb was in a corner of the yard with his secretary, Alexandria.
My heart froze instantly.
From where I stood, I could see Alexandria clinging to Calebâs arm, looking pitiful.
The dim light in that secluded area made it hard to see exactly what they were doing, but their proximity was undoubtedly intimate.
I inhaled deeply, doing my utmost to hold back my emotions and prevent any tears from flowing.
Nevertheless, my whole body shook uncontrollably, and a mix of fiery rage and pain overwhelmed me.
I couldnât keep silent any longer.
I confronted Caleb coldly, âCaleb, donât you love me anymore?â
As I spoke, I noticed how hoarse my voice sounded.
At my words, Caleb stiffened.