Filed to story: Watch Me Win Alpha (Olivia & Ethan)
Her presence was composed, but there was a tension behind her eyes.
Gai spotted me and raised his brows. “Alpha, you’ve got a sharp one here. She handled three rounds like a seasoned player.”
I nodded without breaking stride, walking straight to Olivia.
She was already rising from her seat. “I’ll go check on Jess,” she said softly.
“No,” I said. “Stay”
She paused, looking mildly confused but nodded. Gai discreetly shifted to make more room for her.
I took the seat across from her, just as Alpha Black opened his mouth-loud, drunk, and far too familiar.
“Nowthat’sa secretary, he laughed. “Smart, graceful, and gorgeous to boot. Where’d you find her, Green? And does she come with a transfer clause?”
The men at the table laughed.
I didn’t.
I tilted my head, locked eyes with him, and offered a faint smile.
“Alpha Black,” I said coolly, “You must be drunk. I’m giving you a pass this once. Choose your words more carefully.”
The laughter around the table stilled.
My gaze didn’t waver. I didn’t need to raise my voice. One look was enough.
Charter at
Alpha Black cleared his throat, murmured something, and picked up his cards again.
No one said anything to Olivia after that.
She glanced at me. Briefly. But her eyes said it all-thank you.
I didn’t respond. Not outwardly. But I saw it. And that was enough.
The game went on for another twenty minutes before Gai laid down his winning hand and let out a low whistle. As the cards were gathered and conversation drifted to business, Adele leaned toward me with her signature saccharine smile.
“Mr. Green,” she said, drawing out the syllables, “do you mind if I get your number? I’d love to stay in touch after tonight.”
I didn’t look at her. “Gai has my number.”
“Oh, perfect,” she beamed.
Gai glanced at me and nodded the slightest bit. I didn’t need to say it. He knew.
Business only.
He’d obviously give her the wrong number.
After a while, Jess stumbled toward me, propped up by a
Chapte 31 flustered waitress who looked like she’d rather be anywhere else. Her heels clacked uselessly against the deck, and her arms flailed until one finally latched onto mine.
“Alex…” she slurred, half-collapsing against me.
I caught her, jaw tight.
Damn it.
The rational side of me wanted to leave her here. But I couldn’t.
She was the general manager of the Washington branch. Public embarrassment would do more damage than the tantrum she was throwing now. Not to mention the yacht was still crawling with people who’d be happy to gossip.
I wrapped an arm around her to steady her, scanning the dock below. “Where’s your car?” I asked flatly.
She blinked slowly. “I… forgot…”
Useless.
As I turned my head, my eyes landed on Olivia and Gai standing a short distance away. They were whispering again. Close. Too close.
Heath growled quietly in my head.”Olivia mentioned to Gai that you kissed Jess.”
My eyes narrowed.
I took a step forward and barked, “What are you two waiting for? Get her a car.”
Olivia jumped. She reached for her phone immediately, fingers moving fast.
Gai also stood up straight as well. “I’ll call her one right now.”
“Not safe.” Olivia’s voice was quieter this time, more cautious.
“She’s not fully conscious. Maybe it’s better if we book her a room nearby.”
I stared at her.
“Oh,” I said slowly. “How thoughtful. You’re really looking out for her, aren’t you?”
She flinched at my tone, clearly unsure if I was serious or mocking her. I didn’t clarify.
But she had a point. The hotel would at least keep Jess out of further trouble.
“Fine,” I said. “You handle it.”
Olivia blinked. “Me?”
“Yes. You suggested it. You stay with her. I have no intention of playing nurse tonight.”
She took a half-step back. “Actually -I think a cab might still work…”
But it was too late.
Gai had already nudged Olivia gently toward the passenger door of my car. Before she could protest again, he opened the door and practically deposited her into the seat.
“Have a good night, Alpha,” he said quickly, slipping away like a coward.
I closed the back door behind Jess and got in beside her.
The car started. And silence fell like a weight.
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