Jealousy Alpha's Regret novel Chapter 278

Chapter 278

My reflections were interrupted when my phone lit up with a video call request from Rachel, I wiped my hands and answered

Rachel’s face appeared, her eyes wide. “Oh thank god, you’re eating! I was freaking out.”

“What’s wrong?” I asked, confused by her panic.

She grimaced, adjusting her phone. “You haven’t seen the group chats, have you?”

“No, I’ve been working all morning. What’s happening now?” I felt a familiar dread settling in my stomach.

“Your little standoff with Sebastien at the office entrance is all over the community forums,” Rachel explained. “Someone snapped

photos.”

I groaned, opening the chat in a small window. Sure enough, there were at least three different angles of Sebastien and me standing outside the building, his towering frame almost predatory in its stance, my body language clearly defensive.

“And people are still talking about that insane flood of flowers he sent! They said it took several delivery guys just to bring them all in at once,” Rachel continued, scrolling through her phone. “And get this-according to reliable sources, Lucas Morgan is also

pursuing you.”

I rolled my eyes, scrolling through the comments. “Lucas and Sebastien… two sides of the same coin,” I muttered, more to myself

than to Rachel.

“You don’t actually like either of them, right?” Rachel’s question came after a hesitant pause.

I let out a short, humorless laugh. “I’m not a fool, Rachel. I don’t need to stick my hand back in the fire to remember it burns.”

Relief washed over her face. “Good, because I swear, if Sebastien thinks he can just waltz back after everything-”

“He can’t,” I cut her off firmly. “And he won’t.”

After Rachel hung up to sign some contracts, I returned to my meal, though my appetite had diminished again. The food was excellent, but the knowledge that my personal life was once again werewolf community fodder left a bitter taste in my mouth.

That day’s confrontation was only the beginning. For the next five days, the bizarre romantic comedy continued-except I wasn’t laughing. Lucas appeared religiously at the front entrance each morning, clutching increasingly elaborate bouquets. I took to using the side exit. Sebastien, not to be outdone, had meals delivered daily, which I instructed reception to refuse.

From the gossip I overheard in the hallways, the whole office was placing bets on which suitor I’d eventually choose.

On the fifth day, I was heading to the break room when voices from inside made me pause near the doorway.

“Day five and the boss still isn’t giving either of them the time of day,” one voice said, sounding impressed. “Lucas is downstairs

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right now with another bouquet.”

“I know! Front desk just called it in, and she straight-up said not to bother her with these updates anymore.”

“She’s such a badass. The company’s been doing so much better with her in charge.

I felt a small smile tugging at my lips, but it vanished when Jenny’s stern voice cut through the chatter.

“I’ve made it very clear that personal gossip about Ms. Stone is inappropriate during work hours,” she said coldly. “Apparently, some

of you need a reminder.”

I turned and headed back to my office, thinking: This company isn’t the place for my personal drama. I need to maintain a professional

environment.

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