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."

the bouncer an amused look. But seeing the desperate look in my eyes, Edwin

please, I need your help," I whispered. "Linda stole my cheerleading uniform design,

Edwin interrupted, his lips curving into a wry smile. "My apologies, but I'm

jacket. "You have to help me. I need to get in there and expose Linda

with an exaggerated sigh, he shook his head. "Fine. I suppose I could take you in as my guest," he relented. "But don't expect me to do something like this for you again. And you'd better not

the bright smile that spread across my face. "Thank you, Edwin! I promise I

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a hand to silence

eyes, I followed closely at his heels as he strode up to the burly doorman. "Evening, Robert," Edwin greeted the man with a jovial nod. "This

doorman eyed me skeptically for a moment before stepping aside to allow

the atmosphere-my gaze was

started to make a beeline in their direction, but Edwin's hand on

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

I opened my mouth to argue, but one stern look from Edwin had me huffing out a sigh and folding my arms

voice. "Now, tell me what exactly did Linda do now, and why are you so hellbent on

launching into a detailed explanation, my voice low and urgent as

wide. up to this

Stole your design?" he asked

was denied for the contest,

in the midst of an animated discussion. Then,

Third Person POV

on about her design process. Truth be told, Claudia was only half-listening.

I feel we could make an excellent team, Ms. Klein," Linda was saying, her voice dripping

hand, cutting Linda off mid-sentence. Her brow furrowed slightly as she studied Linda's narrow face. "Tell me, my dear-how is it that you managed to complete this design in such a short amount of time? From what I understand, you were recently suspended until... Three

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

hummed thoughtfully, tapping