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Charlotte was coughing hysterically, and Alpha Nick asked worriedly, “What is the problem?” Her harsh coughs

had attracted extra attention.

There was no response, but Charlotte’s eyes were teary as she continued to cough. Alpha Nick waited patiently for her to stop coughing and start explaining certain things.

Patrick was equally worried. “I think we should get her some water,” he said, beckoning to one of the waiters. The water was brought as Patrick said,

“I have to take my position. I will be helping the judges today.” He pulled his wife away as they made their way to where the judges sat. It was evident that Alpha Nick had no idea Charlotte had eloped. Also, she didn’t want Patrick to spill the–beans.

“Alright, we shall discuss more after the event,” Alpha Nick spoke with a morose expression. He was indeed going to dig further into the matter, but as he was there for business, that was his focus at the moment.

As Charlotte drank the water with relief, knowing that Patrick had left, Alpha Nick’s attention was divided. He couldn’t forget the seriousness attached to Patrick’s words that Charlotte had willingly entered a car on their wedding day.

Then again, his mother’s warnings, including Sheila’s words when confronted with Charlotte. What were they seeing that he couldn’t see? Was he blind? Whatever it was, he was ready to see it too.

He mindlinked one of the b*dyguards he came with, hovering around the venue in case of any threats. Not only him, but most of the Alphas and billionaires present all came with b*dyguards.

‘Keep an eye on Charlotte throughout the program and report anything odd.”

“Yes, Alpha,’ the b*dyguard immediately reported via mindlink. Though they were out of the pack, the distance was close, and Alpha Nick was grateful for mindlink.

It wasn’t a phone that someone could eavesdrop on their conversation. Charlotte’s calmness at the departure of Patrick and his mate got Alpha Nick even more suspicious.

coughing stopped. Insidiously, it was time to make her

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guess I choked on saliva,” Charlotte lied, avoiding Alpha Nick’s scrutinizing gaze. He wanted to say

“I see.”

and

were two MCs hosting the show, a male and a female. Tom arrived but kept his distance from Alpha Nick due to

way to get the truth out of Charlotte after the gala awards. The refreshment time was the same as mingling

he was looking for someone. Yes, he was looking

people. Those around the table were exchanging pleasantries, but Alpha Nick was cold. Too many things battled for dominance in his mind. Charlotte received a

phone.

at the ladies‘ washroom, or I will announce

the tone was enough confirmation that it was Tom. Charlotte smiled bitterly, not knowing if she regretted falling in love with Tom. He was now trying to blackmail her for

want to use the ladies‘ room. I

Nick bobbed his head as he had seen Tom among the guests. Since Patrick’s half revelation, a part of him dimmed

scene.

her as expected. About to pull her into his arms, she swerved him in time. “Are

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spoke harshly to him. Thanks to Tom’s lack of self–control, things were becoming more and more difficult for

we need to talk,” Tom said seriously. Charlotte was uneasy being with him for fear that anyone could come to the washroom to see them. She could also congratulate Tom for the fact that he chose a time when the program was about to begin so no one would leave their seats to not

time for that. A lot of business acquaintances will be made, and Alpha Nick will be busy by then,” Charlotte suggested. It was time for her to also put things straight with Tom before he messes up

take you away if

Alpha Nick at all. Charlotte could not be bothered. Alpha Nick was her mate, so

Alpha Nick is already suspicious of us. I will

went to the ladies‘ room, and after

of this information when two elegant figures entered the

smiling couple. The man was dressed in a cream tuxedo, similar to what Alpha Nick was wearing, and the woman wore a red seductive gown that

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