Filed to story: Watch Me Win Alpha (Olivia & Ethan)
Alexander was pleased as he walked in. He assessed the grounds, which were filled with delicate flowers, vases, a courtyard with a sprawling water fountain and perfectly trimmed hedges. Beautiful white horses, ostriches and even swans were being led around by the staff.
For Olivia, it was a sight to behold.
The ballroom was nothing short of elegant. The marble floor was polished so thoroughly that Olivia could almost see her reflection in them. The space was expensive, with a large, crystal-like chandelier towering over them.
The room was filled with trays and trays of delicately arranged finger food, savory meals and mouth-watering desserts.
After the meal, Steven guided Alexander and Olivia toward a sleek tour bus waiting outside. “I thought you’d appreciate seeing the villa area where you’ll be staying tonight,” he explained as they settled into the comfortable seats.
Steven had ensured that Alexander was seated beside him. And once the bus started moving and the others were distracted by the picturesque views, his expression quickly turned serious.
“There’s something I need to brief you on.””
Alexander frowned, his wolf senses were already alert. “I hope everything is okay?”
“Mostly. Ben Wilde arrived at the resort yesterday with a group of fourteen people. Ten of them were… well, attractive young women. He brought them here under the guise of conducting a ‘test run’ of the facilities. They threw an all-night party at Mr.
Wilde’s investor residence.”
Alexander said nothing, so Steven continued. “From what our staff reported, it was quite the spectacle. Music, drinking, and… other activities continued well into the morning hours. But everyone is still asleep.”
The Alpha’s face immediately transformed. His jaw tightened,and a muscle in his face twitched as he processed the information.
His reaction didn’t appear to bode well for Ben Wilde.
*Author*
Alexander’s mind was fixated on Ben Wilde. The man was known for his drinking, but he’d expected that even Ben would know when to draw a line between business and pleasure. This was a new business venture, the last thing he needed was some form of spectacle.
He was still thinking about what to do with the information presented to him even as the bus drove through the resort. And when he finally looked out the window, he realized that Steven had outdone himself.
Not only were they/taking the scenic route to showcase all the resort had to offer, but Steven had selected possibly the best
Villa for Alexander to take residence.
The Green Group had approved the design, but seeing that come to life was breathtaking.
It was a sprawling Mediterranean estate, which was flanked by an olive garden and a pristine water fountain in front. As they pulled through the iron gates, Steven immediately began to brief Alexander on the afternoon’s rest arrangements and the subsequent resort visits he had meticulously planned for the coming days.
Alexander listened with half an ear, nodding whenever Steven paused for his approval. He didn’t care about most of the events planned as long as he ensured the resort was running smoothly and efficiently. And when Steven finished his enthusiastic presentation, Alexander simply waved him off with a dismissive gesture.
“Make whatever arrangements you think are appropriate. You know this place better than I do.”
Steven was excited. His ultimate goal was to please his boss.
And with everything he had planned, he was certain Alexander would be over the moon with barely restrained glee.
He then turned his attention to Olivia, who had been staring out the window in awe throughout the entire drive. When the bus finally came to a stop and they all climbed down, Steven approached her.
“It’s lovely to meet you, Olivia. I was wondering… would you mind if I added you to the plans as a friend? I’d love to stay in touch and to get a neutral point of view of the resort.”
Olivia smiled warmly. The trip was turning into an adventure after all. “I’d love to.”
Steven could barely contain his excitement. His day just kept getting better and better.
However, Alexander watched this exchange from the side with growing irritation. The way Steven smiled at Olivia grated on his nerves. And it didn’t get better when Steven began to lavish praise on Olivia, telling her how she looked so put-together after what must have been a stressful trip.
And then, Alexander’s patience finally snapped.
“Are we going to keep standing here?,” Alexander asked loudly, interrupting Steven’s annoying compliments.
Steven’s face immediately flushed with embarrassment as he recognized the Alpha’s displeasure. Years of working under
Alexander had taught him to read his employer’s mood perfectly, and he could clearly see the warning signs.
“I… I should go check on the afternoon arrangements,” Steven stammered, quickly excusing himself before turning around and walking far away from the villa.
Olivia wasn’t exactly surprised by Alexander’s sour mood. He was almost always grumpy, especially when given news that wasn’t pleasant. Even though the two men had tried to be discreet, her wolf had picked up on their conversation. Yve had been kind enough to brief her properly on the escapades of Ben
Wilde.
Which, judging by the specifics, was enough to have Alexander feeling murderous. She didn’t want to get caught in the cross fire and have Alexander transfer his pent up aggression on her.
So, she quietly began to gather the suitcases from the car, intending to carry them upstairs herself without bothering the obviously troubled man.
As she bent to lift the heaviest bag, Alexander’s hand suddenly covered hers on the handle. And when she looked up, she gasped at the sheer intensity in his gaze.
“I am not in the habit of mistreating my employees.” Without waiting for her response, he lifted the suitcase from her grasp effortlessly and began to move toward the villa.
Olivia blinked in surprise at Alexander’s unexpected behavior.
The Alpha was an enigma. She couldn’t understand him. But she knew better than to voice her opinions.
Without a word, she fell into step behind him as he strode toward the grand staircase, her mind racing to understand the complex man that was Alpha Alexander.
Olivia wanted to take her time to appreciate the decor of the villa, but Alexander’s long legs were moving so quickly, that all she noticed was a flash of white before she followed him to the upper floor.
However, she wasn’t disappointed as they moved through the space. It was wide, with gleaming tiled floors, warm lighting, elegant vases and artwork lining the corner spaces.
Olivia sucked in a breath as they first arrived at the master bedroom which had a view of the valley below. It housed a king-sized bed, with a balcony that opened to an infinity pool.
The guest bedroom was smaller, but just as luxurious with its own private balcony overlooking the olive garden from outside.
After Alexander deposited the suitcases in the hallway, Olivia quietly claimed the guest bedroom for herself, grateful for the privacy it would afford her.
Once she had arranged her few belongings in the walk-in closet,
Olivia made her way to the master bedroom to assist Alexander with organizing his clothes. It was a task she had not yet performed since she started working for him, but she assumed it was her responsibility.
She found the room empty, and his suitcase open. Different clothing items spilled out as if he’d started arranging them, but swiftly abandoned the mundane task.
Her hands moved automatically, smoothing fabric and aligning collars. But as she did so, a sense of d?j? vu fell on her.
Olivia found her mind drifting to a time when she used to perform this same intimate task for her ex-husband, how she had taken such pride in ensuring his shirts were perfectly pressed, his ties properly arranged. She had been so devoted then, so eager to please him, that she didn’t notice when their mate bond began to fade.
She was so lost in the memory, that her fingers tightened unconsciously around the fine cotton of Alexander’s shirt, and when she finally came back to reality, she realized with horror that she had squeezed the fabric.
The once neatly pressed shirt now had wrinkles spreading across the collar to the torso.
“Do you have some particular grudge against my clothes?”
Olivia gasped and turned around to find Alexander standing in the doorway, his eyes fixed on the wrinkled shirt in her hands.
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