Alpha's STOLEN Mate (by Abigail Hayes) novel Chapter 45

Chapter 45

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Shit. He’s destroying everything.

Cassius tried mounting a defense but crumbled under Mike’s analytical assault, reduced to helpless muttering: “We’re fucked. Completely

fucked.”

I straightened my spine, preparing for one final stand. If this was going down in flames, I’d go down fighting.

Mike paused dramatically, savoring the moment before delivering his verdict. Instead, his tone shifted to casual curiosity.

“Before we conclude this farce,” he said with chilling calm, Indulge me with some personal questions. Are you drowning in debt? How long have you been pretending to be a financial expert? How many hours do you slave away each week? And are you currently

unattached?”

Cassius exploded. “What the fuck does her dating life have to do with investments?!”

Mike’s response was pure ice. ‘Everything. I need to understand exactly what kind of desperate amateur I’m dealing with before risking

serious money.”

Those penetrating blue eyes held mine hostage. Ten million dollars. Medical supplies for my pack. Sanctuary for countless refugees. I swallowed my pride like poison.

“Three years in finance,” I managed.

“Three years, Mike repeated, like cataloging a specimen. “Fascinating.”

“Usually five days a week, but lately… Irregular. Going forward, I could work seven days if necessary.”

‘Desperation driving complete life dedication,” he mused clinically. “Textbook financial crisis behavior.”

Does this bastard have telepathic abilities?

As for relationships, I continued, my professional mask slipping, “I’m single.”

Mike’s face lit up like Christmas morning. “Single! Absolutely perfect! Everything I hoped for!”

What twisted game is he playing?

Cassius elbowed me violently. “We’re leaving. Now. This psychopath is toying with us!”

The room tilted on its axis. This was professional suicide, but something in Mike’s predatory satisfaction kept me frozen.

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“Speaking of your proposal,” Mike continued with theatrical timing, “I’ve identified one critical flaw that makes this impossible to

approve.”

My heart stopped. Here comes the execution.

Cassius shot me a triumphant glare. “Told you. He’s been playing with us like cats with mice. Let’s salvage some dignity and get out.”

I braced for annihilation.

“The investment amount is criminally insufficient, and the timeframe insultingly brief.”

The world held its breath.

“Therefore, I’m tripling the investment and extending the contract indefinitely.”

Ryder launched from his chair like he’d been electrocuted. “Are you fucking insane?! You just eviscerated their entire proposal!”

Cassius and I sat frozen, minds completely blown.

Mike lounged back with aristocratic elegance, crossing his legs like he’d just ordered coffee. “Those conservative flaws become unshakeable advantages at scale. Larger investments and extended timeframes transform risk–averse strategies into goldmines. Stability and consistent growth trump flashy gambling every time.” His smile turned razor–sharp. “Besides, Isabella would never forgive you for

missing such a flawless opportunity.”

Ryder’s face went nuclear red. “Isabella’s going to… Christ, Mike! You’re betting our future on this!”

“Sign the contracts,” Mike commanded with absolute authority. “Now. Before I change my mind.”

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Cassius watched this miraculous reversal with undisguised horror, like witnessing a car crash in slow motion.

I couldn’t process his reaction because pure euphoria was flooding my system like molten gold. Ten million dollars! Medical equipment! Refugee housing! Everything my pack desperately needed!

Ryder’s pen flew across contracts with panicked desperation.

As we gathered our belongings, Mike’s voice cut through the chaos like a blade.

“Elowen!” His blue eyes trapped mine with unsettling intensity. “This won’t be our last encounter. Both of us will be seeing you again very

soon.”

Both? What does that even mean? Will his boss want another meeting after this insanity?

But ten million dollars drowned out every concern.

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“Well, I said, practically vibrating with excitement, “I can’t wait for our next meeting!”