After I Amazed the World the Cold Alpha Regretted

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Leo's voice came through the phone quickly, smooth and familiar, with a faint trace of amusement in his tone.

Just thought I'd give you a call," he began, a lightness in his words that made me smile despite myself. "Would you do me the honor of joining me for lunch today? I've already booked the restaurant."

The hint of anticipation in his voice caught me off guard.

"Already booked a restaurant?"

choed, my thoughts racing.

I paused, trying to wrap my mind around his words.

Had he known I would call him about this?

The realization sent a jolt of surprise through me.

I gathered my thoughts, determined to steer the conversation to the reason I had called in the first place.

I was actually calling to ask about Rica International," I said, referring to the luxury brand that had just approached me with a proposal. The words felt almost surreal as I spoke them aloud.

But Leo, as always, was a step ahead.

"We can meet today at noon to talk," he said smoothly, leaving no room for discussion.

warmth in his voice

been busy lately. We haven't seen each other in a while, and

hesitated, feeling a familiar

something that always made it

settling over me like a comforting

see you at

was a place I had heard of before, though I had never been there

a high-end spot

elevator doors opened to reveal a luxurious setting, all sleek lines and

rich spices, a subtle reminder of the sophistication that this

I stepped out, bowing slightly as he took

leading me toward a

hallway was quiet, the thick carpet muffling

the door, I could hear voices inside, one of them

door open when I heard a woman's voice, high-pitched and sweet, laced with an unmistakable edge of desperation. "Alpha," she was saying, her

could almost see her

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that endorsement for

was a brief silence, and I held

spoke, his tone was calm,

decide

woman didn't seem deterred by