Jealousy Alpha's Regret novel Chapter 64

Chapter 64

Iris’s POV

Three days had passed since I’d sent that message to Sebastien about

finalizing our divorce, and still nothing. No call, no text, just silence.

I’d tried calling him twice yesterday, and both times it went straight

to voicemail. The frustration had kept me up half the night, my mind

cycling through increasingly irritated scenarios of what he might be

doing–or who he might be with.

By morning, I’d made a decision. I couldn’t let Sebastien’s games

control my emotional state anymore. If he wanted to ignore me, fine.

I had my own life to build, my own career to focus on, and a twin to

think about. The divorce would happen eventually; he couldn’t hide

forever.

“Focus on what you can control,” I muttered to myself as I walked into

the office, straightening my shoulders and pushing thoughts of

Sebastien to the back of

my

mind.

I settled at my desk and pulled out my sketches for the North Star

collaboration. Work had become my sanctuary–the one place where

my talent spoke for itself, where I could lose myself in creation and

forget everything else. I studied the intricate lines of my final sketch,

adding a subtle curve to complete the pendant design. The project

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was winding down, and I couldn’t help but feel a small surge of pride.

My designs had been the cornerstone of this collaboration, and even

though I’d never admit it out loud, proving myself had been

incredibly satisfying.

“Iris, do you have a minute?”

I looked up to find Lisa hovering by my desk, her expression warm. Just a few weeks ago, she’d barely acknowledged me beyond polite

nods.

“Of course,” I said, setting my pencil down.

“I was wondering if you could take a look at this concept I’m working on.” She placed her sketch pad in front of me. “Your approach to the

moonstone setting was brilliant, and I’m trying something similar but

struggling with the balance.”

I studied her design, genuinely impressed by what she’d attempted.

“This is actually really good. Maybe if you shifted this connection point here…” I made a quick mark on her paper, showing where a small adjustment would strengthen the overall piece.

Lisa’s eyes

lit

1. up. “That’s exactly what it needed! Thank you!”

From across the room, I felt eyes on me. Megan Claire was watching,

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her lips pressed into a thin line, jealousy practically radiating off her.

I pretended not to notice, but satisfaction warmed my chest. She

wanted to see me fail, but instead, she gave me the perfect stage to shine.

The office door opened, and Marcus Foster walked in with a woman I

didn’t recognize. She was tall, with sleek blonde hair and an air of

authority that immediately commanded the room’s attention. My

wolf instincts stirred–she was definitely a werewolf, and from her

scent, one from a strong pack.

“Everyone,” Marcus announced, “this is Debra Williams from North

Star Studio. She’s here to discuss the final details of our

collaboration.”

I watched as Debra’s gaze swept the room, assessing everyone with

quick, efficient glances. When her eyes landed on my designs spread across my desk, something changed in her expression–a flash of

genuine interest.

Marcus guided her around the office, introducing key team members. When they reached my desk, he gestured toward me with unexpected

warmth.

“And this is Iris Stone, our newest designer. The main creative

concepts for this project came from her.”

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I stood and offered a polite smile, keeping my posture relaxed despite

the sudden flutter of nerves in my stomach.

Debra’s eyes widened slightly as she examined my sketches more

closely. “These are your designs?” she asked, picking up one of the

renderings.

“Yes,” I answered simply.

“They’re absolutely perfect,” she said, her voice sincere. “I believe North Star made the right choice partnering with Crescent Design, and your company made an even better choice implementing your

vision.”

I nodded in acknowledgment, unsure how to respond to such direct praise. “Thank you.”

Marcus beamed beside her. “Iris has been a wonderful addition to our team. I knew she had exceptional talent from the moment I saw her preliminary sketches. That’s why I brought her onto this project immediately.”