Jealousy Alpha's Regret novel Chapter 277

Chapter 277

Iris’s POV

I froze mid-step on the sidewalk, confronted by the familiar figure who had deliberately positioned himself in my party. My hear skipped involuntarily when I fully registered Sebastien standing there, his imposing frame blocking the way like he opened the entire

street. God, I hated that my body still reacted to him.

“We need to talk about the collaboration you canceled,” he said, his tone businesslike but with an underlying edge. “Over lunch.

The mention of the meeting immediately set my teeth on edge. Of course he wouldn’t let that go-I’d publicly rejected his force business proposition in front of both our executive teams.

I noticed several employees returning from their lunch breaks, slowing their pace and casting curious glances our way. Some were whispering behind their hands, not even trying to be subtle. Great, more office gossip in the making.

“There’s nothing to discuss,” I replied coldly. “The decision is final. I won’t be manipulated into a business arrangement just because you found some obscure clause in our contract.”

His silver-gray eyes locked onto mine, and for a split second, I caught something that looked almost like vulnerability before it was replaced with his usual mask of cool indifference.

“This isn’t just business, Iris, and you know it,” he said, his voice low enough that the onlookers couldn’t hear. “The collaboration would benefit both companies. Your personal feelings shouldn’t interfere with that.”

“My personal feelings?” I nearly choked on the words. “You’re the one sending flowers and forcing business meetings as excuses to see me. Don’t pretend this is about corporate interests.”

“No, it’s never ‘just’ anything with you.” I turned away, heading back toward the office entrance. My appetite had completely vanished. “Thanks for ruining my lunch plans,” I muttered under my breath.

As I walked away, I could feel his gaze boring into my back. Part of me expected him to follow, to grab my arm or call out- something dramatic and possessive like he used to. But he didn’t. That almost bothered me more, and I hated myself for noticing.

When I got back to my office, I stopped dead in the doorway. My desk, usually cluttered with fabric samples and sketches, was now covered with an impressive spread of food containers. The delicious aroma of rosemary chicken and fresh bread filled the room.

As if on cue, my phone rang. Jack Lowell’s name flashed across the screen.

“Hello?” I answered, still staring at the unexpected feast.

“You’ve eaten already?” Jack’s warm voice came through the speaker, concern evident in his tone.

I walked closer to my desk, lifting the lid on one of the containers to reveal perfectly roasted vegetables. “This is all from you?”

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Chapter 277

“Who else?” he chuckled. “Can’t have you working yourself to exhaustion on an empty stomach. That little wolf pups need

nutrition.”

My hand instinctively moved to my slightly rounded belly, a wave of warmth washing over me at his thoughtfulness. It still felt

strange having someone genuinely concerned about my wellbeing-no ulterior motives, no strings attached.

“Thank you,” I said softly, my throat unexpectedly tight. “This is… really kind of you.”

“It’s nothing,” Jack brushed it off, but I could hear the smile in his voice. “Just make sure you eat properly. I know how you get when

you’re focused on a project.”

After we hung up, I sat down and sampled the food, realizing how hungry I actually was. Every dish was something I loved-he must have asked the chef to prepare all my favorites. The contrast between this genuine care and Sebastien’s manipulative gestures wasn’t lost on me. The flowers, the lunch invitation today-those weren’t about my needs; they were about what he wanted./

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