One Night With My Alpha Professor by Eve Above Story

Chapter 29

Audrey & Third Person

Audrey's POV

I sank down behind the potted plant, peering cautiously around the leaves as the sleek black town car pulled up to the curb. My heart pounded in my ears as the passenger side door swung open and Linda stepped out, her brunette curls bouncing as she sauntered up to the restaurant's glass doors.

A moment later, a well-dressed woman with impeccably coiffed gray hair emerged from another car, and I felt my breath catch in my throat as she and Linda exchanged polite handshakes. Claudia Klein, the Luna of Silverbite Pack.

I knew Claudia's history well; she had been a fashion designer many years ago, although she had abruptly stopped producing work. Some speculated that she decided to stop when she had her daughter.

But I always loved her work; she was another one of my biggest muses, right next to Brooks Designs.

And now... Linda was having the opportunity to speak with her thanks to my design.

Gritting my teeth, I watched as the two women disappeared through the doors, vanishing into the dimly lit interior of the restaurant. I couldn't let Linda get away with this-not after all the hard work I had put into that uniform design. This was my chance to finally expose her for the thief she was.

Steeling my nerves, I pushed myself up from my crouched position and marched up to the doors. But before I could even reach for the handle, a burly-looking man in a crisp black suit blocked my path.

"Invitation, miss?" he rumbled, eyeing me up and down with clear disdain.

I felt my cheeks flush with embarrassment and frustration. "I... I don't have one," I admitted begrudgingly. "But I need to speak with-"

"No admittance without a membership card," the man interrupted brusquely. "Members only."

I opened my mouth to argue further, but a familiar voice suddenly called out from behind me. "Ah, Audrey! Fancy seeing you here."

Whirling around, I found myself face-to-face with Edwin, looking annoyingly amused as he approached with his hands tucked casually into his pockets.

"Professor Brooks," I greeted him, a hint of desperation creeping into my tone. "It's good to see you. I was just waiting for you."

quirked an eyebrow. "Were you, now?" he asked, shooting the bouncer an amused look. But seeing the desperate look in my eyes, Edwin nodded his head over to the side and

stole my cheerleading uniform design, and she's in there right now meeting with Claudia

you're loitering outside a private restaurant," Edwin interrupted, his lips curving into a

to grasp the sleeve of his jacket. "You have to help me.

he shook his head. "Fine. I suppose I

that spread across my face. "Thank you, Edwin! I

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a hand to silence me. "No need for

to the burly doorman. "Evening, Robert," Edwin greeted

before stepping aside to allow us entry.

water. But I didn't have time to appreciate the atmosphere-my gaze was immediately drawn to the back of the dining room, where I could just make out Linda and

to make a beeline in their direction, but Edwin's hand on my arm stopped

moment," he chided, holding me back. "Remember, I said no causing a scene. You'll wait here until I

had me huffing out a sigh and folding my arms across my chest. "Fine," I muttered, glaring at him as he settled himself across

over to me and lowered his voice. "Now, tell me what exactly

in launching into a detailed explanation, my

were wide. up to this moment. By the time

your design?"

denied for

in

Third Person POV

eyeing Linda with a considering gaze as the younger woman prattled on about her design process. Truth be told, Claudia was only half-listening.

team, Ms. Klein," Linda was saying, her voice dripping like honey. "I believe you'll

"Tell me, my dear-how is it that

blinked, momentarily thrown off by the unexpected question. "Well, I, uh... I've always had a natural talent for fashion, you see," she stammered. "And once

hummed thoughtfully, tapping