"This wasn't my intention, Elliot. You must believe me..." Shirley continued to cry as she grabbed onto my arm.

I pulled away from her, letting her hands fall to the bed beside her and a defeated sob escaped her lips.

"Even so, what makes you think I'd want to take a drug at a business meeting, Shirley?" I asked, shaking my head.

"I thought we could celebrate the new alliances formed last night. The meeting went so well. I miss my old friend; the one who used to go clubbing with me. I just wanted to reminisce and have fun..." Panic consumed me.

Did I really sleep with her last night?

"Silver was here too and she let it happen!" She added quickly.

I froze at her words and narrowed my eyes at her.

"What do you mean Silver was here?"

She sniffled and wiped her tear-filled eyes.

"I believe Beta Leo called her at some point after you started to lose control. She showed up here and she looked frustrated. I offered to take you to the hotel room, and she agreed."

My heart, which was once so full, shattered in a heartbeat.

"Silver let you take me to this room?"

Shirley nodded as more tears filled her eyes.

sleep. I

because the only thing I could think was, "Silver let

Silver's POV

These paintings are incredible. You did these yourself?" Mr. Wilson asked as he went through my portfolio. "Yes, I did," I

have you been working

into it around middle school. I dabbled with it but didn't take it seriously until

our new exhibit. Of course, we will pay you a fair price and a healthy compensation for any artwork that we happen

slid over a

wired to your account for

than I could have dreamt. However, I know not to sign any contracts without a lawyer taking a look

me, Mr. Wilson? I'd like my lawyers

looked puzzled but he

want you to sign anything

politely

understanding," I told him as

I stood and walked out of the gallery. Almost immediately my phone started to ring. When I glanced at the screen I smiled at

I swiped the green answer button

"Hello?"

now?" He asked, his voice sounded distressed, and

a meeting," I told him, my brows

the hotel last

was quiet for a moment; did he not remember our night last night?

"Yes, I was there..."

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