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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.

was time to make her answer

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

“I see.”

close when a confident male voice was heard from the speakers. “Ladies and gentlemen, we shall begin the 21st Gala Awards celebration,” the MC echoed through

hosting the show, a male and a female. Tom arrived but kept his distance

way to get the truth out of Charlotte after the gala awards. The refreshment time

Alpha Nick looked around as if he was looking for someone. Yes, he was looking

but Alpha Nick was cold. Too many things battled for dominance in his

phone.

the ladies‘ washroom, or I will announce what

was enough confirmation that it was Tom. Charlotte smiled bitterly, not knowing if she regretted falling in love

to use the ladies‘ room. I don’t want to

had seen Tom among the guests. Since Patrick’s half revelation, a part of him dimmed towards her. Since he had someone watch Charlotte’s

scene.

Tom was indeed waiting for her as expected. About to pull her into his arms, she swerved him in time. “Are you mad, or do you want to get us killed? This is a public place, and you

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

them. She could also congratulate Tom for the fact that he chose a time when the program was about to begin

do it after the awards. There will be plenty of time for that. A lot of business acquaintances will be made, and Alpha Nick will be busy by then,” Charlotte suggested. It was time

I might just take you away if you try

not be bothered. Alpha Nick was her mate, so it was only natural for them to be intimate. How idiotic it was for the illegal partner

is already suspicious

the ladies‘ room, and after

Nick was about to head to the ladies‘ room at the receipt of this information when two elegant figures entered the auditorium,

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

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