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I glared at him, clearly annoyed. This man had nothing better to do than mock me. Plenty of women across different packs had ex–husbands, but none of them were in a situation quite like mine. That was because my ex–husband was the head Alpha of another pack. Since I was an Alpha’s daughter, I inevitably had to cross paths with him at various events and meetings.

Kane held my gaze, unwavering. I could never read his eyes–just like I couldn’t all those years ago. Why was he always so unpredictable? What was his angle?

“Selene?”

Axel’s voice came from behind Kane. As Kane finally stepped away from me, he turned his attention to Axel.

Axel looked between the two of us before focusing on me. “What are you doing here? Everyone’s waiting outside for you.”

Kane scoffed. “Can’t you see two CEOs having a conversation? How rude of you to interrupt. Where are your manners, Beta Axel?”

Axel smirked. “One of those CEOs isn’t worth talking to, so I figured I’d save the other from wasting her time.”

Kane’s expression darkened, shaking his head as if truly disappointed. “So unprofessional.”

“Yeah, I am.”

I sighed as I watched the two men exchange sharp words and taunts. I had no patience for their petty rivalry. Without another word, I walked past them and headed outside.

I approached the car, Rachel stuck her hand out of the window, waving playfully at the two men. I climbed inside, and

His face was grim. I understood why–anyone who had

seat beside the driver, stealing a quick glance at me before turning his attention to the road. The car pulled away, heading toward the hotel.

are you okay?” Rachel asked, peeking

do you ask?”

deal. I just thought I’d check in.

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fine, Rachel. That pack’s proposal was probably better than ours, which is why they got the contract. Their team put in a lot of effort. We shouldn’t see this as a failure–we’ll just do better

time.”

of you.” I chuckled, reaching over to ruffle her hair. But as I turned to stare out the window, my chest ached.

the hotel, I went straight to my room and called my brother, I owed him

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so sorry. I couldn’t secure the deal,”

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sister, why do you sound so upset? One lost

had unknowingly repeated the exact thing Kane had said to me earlier. Magnus was trying to encourage me, but

he… also trying to lift me

There was no way in hell I could ever

off the thought, I continued my conversation with my

Dad? And how’s Uncle doing?”

now. His condition is critical–he’s barely hanging

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