Jealousy Alpha's Regret novel Chapter 10

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company too?

I didn’t know this was your company, I managed to say despite his grip Marcus Foster recommended me for the internship.”

He laughed, the sound harsh and disbelieving “Kight. What a convenient coincidence

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Do you think I’m stupid?” He released my jew to turn on the faucet, wasting his hands as if touching me had somehow contaminated him. You expect me to believe you accidentally applied to my company?

My cheeks burned with humiliation. I didn’t apply. Marcus sent my portfolio. I found out this was your company five minutes ago.”

He dried his hands meticulously, not looking at me. And now that you know?

We can pretend not to know each other,” I said, my voice stronger than felt. And don’t worry, I won’t be accepting a permanent position

after the trial period.”

His eyes met mine in the mirror, cold and dismissive. See that you don’t

My phose rang as I sat its the taxi heading back to Grey territory, Catherine’s name flashed on the screen, making me groan, S considered ignoring it, but that would only delay the inevitable.

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Hello, Catherine, I answered flatly.

is darling, her falsely sweet voice made my skin crawl. ‘I was wondering if you could bring Sebastien to the Stone family’s monthly gathering tomorrow night?”

I laughed in disbelief. Seriously? After he publicly humiliated me by not showing up to our marking ceremony? That didn’t make you lose

hope?

That was just a misunderstanding,” she said dismissively. “The Grey family’s support is crucial for our position in the wolf community.”

“There was no misunderstanding. He deliberately-

“You will bring him,” Catherine cut me off, her voice hardening. “This isn’t optional, Iris. Our family’s status depends on maintaining ties with

the Greys.”

I’m filing for divorce,” I reminded her.

“Listen carefully, her voice dropped to a threatening whisper. “If you don’t bring Sebastien tomorrow, you’ll be single–handedly responsible for our family’s downfall. Is that what you want? To be remembered as the one who destroyed the Stone legacy?”

My grip tightened on the phone. “I’ll try,” I said finally, knowing it was pointless to argue.

‘Good girl. See you tomorrow.” She hung up before I could respond.

I leaned back against the seat, closing my eyes. How was I supposed to convince Sebastien to attend a family gathering when he could barely stand the sight of me?

I was reading in bed when I heard the front door slam. Heavy footsteps echoed through the hallway, accompanied by the pungent smell of whiskey, Great. Drunk Sebastien was the last thing I needed tonight,

My bedroom door flew open, and there he stood, tie loosened, hair disheveled, eyes bloodshot. The smell of alcohol rolled off him in waves.

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Her family, Catherine, acts as if she’s deaf.

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