The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs by Avery Rose

Chapter 280

Selene's POV

"Selene, why don't you stay for lunch with us?"

My mom's voice stopped me just as I was about to step out the door. Turning around, I saw her approaching, having just come from my brother's room where she'd been earlier that morning.

#Meny

"Mom, you know Miss Margot isn't at the café today. I have to open up. Everyone else is already on their way, and I'm running late because I overslept."

"But sweetheart, your health matters too."

"I know, Mom. I'll grab something to eat at the shop. I don't want to let Margot down."

"You've never given her a reason to be disappointed. You're one of the most hardworking employees she has-I'm sure she's grateful for you."

wrapped my arms around her in a quick hug, trying to reassure her that

the door, I suddenly froze. My brows furrowed as a familiar car pulled up in front

was slightly open, giving me a perfect

doing here?" My mother's voice carried a note

at her briefly before answering, "Mom, just go inside. Let me

"But-"

Mom. I don't want him talking to you and

hesitated, shooting one last glare at the man before turning on her heel and disappearing down the hallway. I shifted my attention back to the

the press. A bitter chuckle escaped me. So, Ruby

"Selene."

weight I

I murmured, my

of my eye, I noticed the house staff peeking toward the entrance, their eyes widening at the sight of him. No doubt they were having a starstruck

them and said firmly, "Give us

stealing one last glance