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."

my arms around her in a quick hug, trying to

reached the door, I suddenly froze. My brows furrowed as

house. The door was slightly open, giving me a perfect view of the

here?" My mother's voice carried a note

answering, "Mom, just go inside. Let me

"But-"

him talking to you and Dad again.

before turning on her heel and disappearing down the hallway. I shifted my attention back to the approaching figure, my expression unreadable as I stood in the

so-called 'sweetheart' in a photo taken by the press. A bitter chuckle escaped me. So, Ruby had

"Selene."

weight I

Thorne," I murmured,

their eyes widening at the sight of him. No doubt they were having a starstruck moment-they always fawned over his

turned to them and said firmly, "Give us a

nodded reluctantly, stealing one last