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Alexander POV

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My phone started to ring almost as soon as I ended the call with Ella. I glared at the screen as I saw it was the venue. They had a lot of nerve to violate a contract with me, but I had to keep my anger in check.

I kept my voice calm and firm as I answered.

“Have you called to explain yourself?”

There was a pause before a woman responded. “Alpha Black?”

“You’ve canceled my booking and given the time slot to someone else,” I said. “Explain yourself.”

“How do you know about that?” she asked in disbelief. “It only happened late last night.”

“Discretion isn’t David Lake’s strong point,” I said pointedly. “Perhaps you should think more about the character of the people you do business with.”

There was a long pause and I could hear papers shuffling on the other line. “I can’t apologize enough, Alpha Black,” the woman said, a hint of fear in her tone. “It was a mistake.”

“It wasn’t,” I said, cutting her off. “Don’t lie to me.”

“It…” she trailed off, then sighed. “The employee that was on staff last night made a bad decision. I can’t apologize enough. She was offered substantially more than we charge to guarantee that date to Mr. Lake. I’m afraid that I can’t undo the damage. I can offer you any other date you’d like at a steep discount-”

at her. I knew that I could reduce her

had enough respect to call me,” I said. “I will arrange for

my phone

well,” August

glanced up at him and shrugged. “What else could I do?” I asked.

sitting on the other end of the room, working on a finance report on his laptop. He smirked a little as he

you think that David Lake has any idea the trouble he’s getting himself into with you?”

message she sent Ella concerns me. The message didn’t feel

were aware of the wedding plans and schedule shouldn’t be ignored,”

something concerning was happening, I should have known by now. Even so, this was a reminder to stay vigilant,” I said. “The

should we start?”

the question. This wasn’t just about picking a replacement; it had to be the right one. David

more than suitable–it needed to be opulent and commanding, something that would

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our options considerably.

came to mind. It would take a favor–one I didn’t offer lightly–but it was worth it. If it meant making Ella happy and ensuring this wedding set

Ella POV

at the shopping center when I arrived in the capital. I was surprised to find Elizabeth

her and mentioned that I might need some cheering up. That he would think to reach out to my best friend in a moment like this warmed me

him credit for, and his consideration had

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