Filed to story: Watch Me Win Alpha (Olivia & Ethan)
“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 play.”
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. He laughed 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 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?”
I 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.”
Ben beamed like a kid in a candy store. “Splendid.” He clapped 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 the large crowd that accompanied 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 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 I saw her.
The woman in question had obviously been a victim of poor plastic 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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“Please, sit.” Ben urged again, practically shoving Alexander into the chair beside where Vivian had positioned herself. “They make the most incredible congee here. Isn’t that right, Vivian?”
Vivian placed a manicured hand over her lips as she laughed. “It’s absolutely perfect. And it’s my favorite. I’d love to bring you a bowl.”
She glided away before Alexander could protest.
I watched as she moved to the restaurant’s open kitchen, noting the way she glanced back repeatedly. How her hands trembled slightly as she ladled the congee into a white bowl. And as she lifted the bowl from the counter, Vivian’s fingernails extended just a bit. Yve alerted me immediately, and I had a sinking feeling that she was up to something.
Vivian returned with the bowl cradled in her hands and a radiant smile. “Here you are.” She set it down in front of Alexander. “I do hope you enjoy it. I added a little something special just for you.”
Something special indeed.
Alexander lifted the spoon politely. “Thank you. It smells… unique.”
He held the spoon halfway to his lips for a long moment. Ben leaned forward expectantly, while Vivian watched him intensely.
Then Alexander set the spoon down gently beside the bowl. “I’m afraid I have no appetite. But I appreciate the gesture.”
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Ben’s face fell in disappointment. “Come now, Alexander, just a taste.”
“No.”
Vivian tried next. “It’s delicious, I promise you.”
“I said, no.
And then Ben again. They seemed to be taking turns. “This is their signature dish. We can’t come all the way and…
“I did say I had no intention of eating out. And you appeared to be okay with that. Why are you making such a fuss about this?” Alexander shot Ben with a meaningful look.
Ella appeared before Ben got the chance to defend his less than honorable actions. “I can join you if that makes it better. I’ll keep you company.”
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Alexander didn’t even acknowledge her presence behind him. He turned and looked up at me. “We’re done here. Let’s go.”
I nodded. Finally. At some point, I feared we wouldn’t be able to escape this unnecessary dinner. After a quick call from Alexander, one of the resort’s tour vans rolled to a stop outside of the restaurant to pick us up.
It wasn’t until we were back in the villa and I was about to head to my room that Alexander finally spoke. “I’m starving.”
I turned away from my room door and faced him. It wasn’t surprising. We hadn’t had anything to eat in hours. And I was certain that
Alexander would have eaten at the restaurant if not for Ben’s suspicious behavior.
“There’s nothing in the fridge.”
Ben’s face fell in disappointment. “Come now, Alexander, just a taste.”
“No.”
Vivian tried next. “It’s delicious, I promise you.”
“I said, no.”
And then Ben again. They seemed to be taking turns. “This is their signature dish. We can’t come all the way and…
“I did say I had no intention of eating out. And you appeared to be okay with that. Why are you making such a fuss about this?” Alexander shot Ben with a meaningful look.
Ella appeared before Ben got the chance to defend his less than honorable actions. “I can join you if that makes it better. I’ll keep you company.”
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