Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 438: The Sycophant

They applauded her like she had won a prize, yet it didn’t feel like a win to her. Natalie knew she was a puppet dancing on someone’s strings. And she didn’t like it one bit.

The charade was over, which meant the cameras had stopped rolling, and Natalie waited right outside the hall for Jameson.

It wasn’t long before Jameson arrived, laughing politely at whatever the two board members beside her said. Even her laughter was airy and professional. Jameson was always the picture of poise.

Natalie didn’t care that she was with guests, she pushed off the wall and stepped directly into her path.

The board members were startled at her abrupt appearance, their brows drawn in confusion. Jameson, as expected, took charge of the situation.

"Isn’t that our new Alpha? Oh—wait, that’s what the wolves say, right?" Jameson chuckled stiffly. "For humans, we say ’President,’ don’t we?"

She looked far too pleased with herself for a line that landed like a wet sock. Natalie just stared at her, deadpan. She was not flattered, nor amused. And she didn’t even pretend to be.

"I get it," she said to the board members. "She’s still in shock. We didn’t tell her about the position until the last minute. I’d be rattled too if I—"

"Is this funny to you?" Natalie cut her off, unamused.

The board members looked deeply uncomfortable now sensing the tension between them. Jameson turned to them with a sweet smile. "Why don’t you two head ahead? I’ll catch up shortly."

They left without hesitation.

As soon as they were gone, Jameson focused on her.

"What’s the problem, Natalie, dear?" she asked, her tone suddenly flattering. "You did great out there. We even tailored the script to your taste. I don’t see anything wrong."

"Do you think I’m stupid?" Natalie hissed.

Jameson said nothing.

get my news too, and I know for a fact that position was supposed to be Violet’s. So tone

Jameson sighed and ran a hand through her sleek hair. When

right. Violet Purple

"Then what changed?"

neutral. Someone not easily influenced by

nodded, tone dry. "Or rather, went through my

Jameson didn’t deny it.

clinging to the Cardinal Alphas, you come from bloodlines that matter. When

stepped closer until they

day, you’ll get what’s coming

blink. The children’s threats had long since stopped fazing

then turned and began to walk

you going?"

the fuck away from

do that. We

"I have classes."

Jameson said. "Your father’s waiting. And

mid-step. Then

of humanity now, Natalie. Get used to it." She brushed an invisible dust away from the girl’s shoulder. "We leave in my car.

brushed past her with her

Twenty minutes later....

unbothered by the sight of Jameson standing beside it with her arms folded and a deep

said ten," Jameson remarked

problem. Now

This was the small price she paid to hold the position she had today. Look

to a spoiled princess, she’d do

and Jameson got in behind the wheel. The