Jealousy Alpha's Regret novel Chapter 261

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and if you ever need any assistance with design materials or suppliers, I have extensive connections in the industry that I’d be more than happy to shar Lucas continued, his enthusiasm undiminished

having talked my ear off for the past fifteen minutes.

I nodded politely, trying not to be too impatience. The look on his face was

lanced over at Ethan. His jaw was clenched, and he was making absolutely zero effort to hide his Caming ‘make it stop, and I had to bite the inside of my cheek to keep from smiling.

“Looks like your enthusiasm is w

“You both seem to know eac

Ethan’s expression at n escape this conversati

too, I thought, watching his fingers drum against his thigh.

I said, maintaining my practiced smile. “You must have a long history.”

Imost comical – a mix of “are you kidding me” and barely contained frustration. I could practically feel his desire to

“Oh, our famili

haven’t alw

for generations, Lucas replied, completely missing Ethan’s discomfort or deliberately ignoring it. Though Ethan and I … certain business matters.”

Some

his sentence caught my attention. There was history there, something beyond professional disagreement.

forced politeness, “I should check in with Grandfather. Lucas, always a pleasure. The sarcasm in his voice was so thick you

I noticed Lucas’s eyes following me whenever I moved. Throughout the remainder of the party, he seemed to materialize at my side being alone. Every time I finished a conversation, there he was, offering a drink or making some observation about the other guests

oing to follow me all night?” I thought, feeling increasingly uncomfortable with his hovering “This can’t just be friendly interest. The venient – right after Jack’s announcement about the shares

of Rachel across the room, and she raised her eyebrows questioningly, nodding toward Lucas. I gave her the tiniest shrug in response. She enough to read my discomfort.

an,” I said, my smile never wavering but my tone cooling slightly, I appreciate your attentiveness, but I should really greet some of the other

rse, of course,” he said, but made no move to leave my side. “And please, call me Lucas.

Syebrows pinched together slightly before I could smooth sy expression. His persistence was becoming less charming by the minute.

the evening wound down, I found myself at the entrance, saying goodbye to the departing guests Rachel approached, giving me a quick hug

beading out, she said. Early cent meeting to

walk you to the door, I replied, gratelet

trance, I squeezed He

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