Fell for the Alpha-less Queen

Chapter 317 Breaking the Rules

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"Alright, I take it back." Donald chuckled. "Still, there aren't many girls in all of Montedra who are as impressive as you-and you're not even an adult yet."

What made her remarkable wasn't that she was a girl. It was that she had such capability, such strategy, at such a young age.

Thanks. Tessa replied simply, accepting the compliment.

Watching her. Donald felt his interest deepen.

Tessa. I have to say-you're very much my type," he said, his voice full of implication.

As he spoke, he released a faint trace of his pheromones-a subtle signal among werewolves used to express attraction.

He hadn't found his destined mate yet, and if Tessa was interested, he wouldn't mind seeing where things might go.

Even if nothing came of it romantically, they could still be allies. He had no doubt the two of them, working together, could carve out a whole new empire in the business world.

Tessa, of course, noticed the gesture-but socializing håd never been her strength, nor her interest.

Without acknowledging his words or his scent, she simply said, "Heading to the conference room," and turned to leave.

surrounded her like a silent

instinct within Donald-the wolf beneath the man-was stirred for

followed her inside

other shareholders were already there. Lila was present as

knew-when Tessa set her

who became the executive president. She was just here to collect

could bring Sinclair Corp

minutes before the meeting started, holding a folder of documents

This quarter, our

no question. Tessa would win

folder,

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317 Breaking

work. Thank you for all the effort you've put in," she said

getting to work with you is an absolute privilege."

had not only treated them well, but had also shared the rewards

giving you ten percent of Beauty Lux's shares." "Tessa?" Harper blinked,

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all resources. Someone like her-with no powerful bloodline or backing-no matter how hard she worked, would usually remain just

the machine.

willing to break those