Jealousy Alpha's Regret novel Chapter 16

Chapter 16

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After a quick shower, I headed downstairs, my bare feet silent against the pool hardwood. The scent of fresh coffee and bacon pied me to the dining room where William Grey sat at the head of the table, newspaper hand.

Good morning, Iris,” he said, his eyes crinkling with genuine warmth as he folded the paper and set it aside. He gestured to a waiting servant who immediately hurried to prepare a place for me.

“Morning. Alpha,” I replied, sliding into the chair to his right.

The servant placed a full plate in front of me = eggs, bacon, toast, fruit – but my stomach immediately turned at the smell. Pregnancy was really doing a number on my appetite.

“Is something wrong with the food?” William asked, his keen eyes missing nothing.

I pushed a piece of toast around my plate. “No, it’s perfect. I’m just not very hungry this morning.”

“We can prepare something else,” he offered, already raising his hand to summon the chef. “Perhaps oatmeal? Or yogurt?”

“No, it’s not that,” 1–assured him quickly. “I’m just not that hungry. Really

William studied me for a moment, then nodded, though concern lingered in his eyes. I forced myself to nibble on a piece of toast to appease

him.

“Iris,” he began after a few minutes of comfortable silence, “there’s a charity gala tonight at the Moonshade Bay Grand Hotel. He took a sip of his coffee. “You and Sebastien should attend together.”

My toast suddenly felt like sandpaper in my mouth. Go with Sebastien? Pretend we were a happy couple while our divorce cooling period ticked away? The thought made my stomach clench.

“…” I hesitated, unsure how to respond. William didn’t know about our cooling period filing. He had no idea that his grandson and I were weeks away from ending our marriage for good. And I didn’t have the heart to tell him, not when he’d always been so kind to me.

“I know it’s short notice,” William continued, misinterpreting my hesitation, “but it’s important for the family’s standing.”

I swallowed hard. “I understand,” I finally said. “I’ll be there.”

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william sinlled, satisfied Excellent The Grey family should present a united front of these events.

Usted nont. If only he knew.

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By afternoon, I stood in front of a full–length mirror at Moonshade Bay’s most exclusive salon, barely recognizing myself

My hair had been styled into loose waves that cascaded down my back, and my makeup was flawless smoky eyes, defined cheekbones, and

deep red lips that matched my dress perfectly.

And the dress… Rachel had outdone herself. The deep crimson gown hugged every curve of my body, the silky material catching the light as 1 moved. It had a plunging neckline that showed just enough skin to be daring without being inappropriate for a charity event.

“Holy shit,” Rachel breathed, circling me like a proud artist. “Iris, you look absolutely stunning. Sebastien is an idiot if he can’t see what he’s

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