Watch Me Win, Alpha

Chapter 4

I arrived atHawthorne Manoraround 11 AM.

As I approached the main entrance, a sweet, overly cheerful voice drifted out through the partially open windows.

“Yay! I won again!” The girl’s tone was playful, but there was a flirtatious edge to it, the kind meant to tease a lover. “Are you letting me win on purpose, Ethan?”

I paused, my hand hovering over the door handle. I didn’t need to see her to know who it was.

Chole Windsor.

I realized the real purpose of Melina, she wanted to humiliated me..

I took a slow breath, letting Yve’s quiet growl settle in my chest, then pushed open the door and stepped inside.

Ethan was in the living room, his head turning sharply when he caught sight of me. For a moment, his eyes flickered with surprise, quickly masked by a flash of annoyance. “What are you doing here?”

I walked in, slipping my sunglasses off and tucking them into the pocket of my loose white T-shirt. I hadn’t bothered with makeup today, just jeans and a comfortable shirt. I met his eyes, “Your mom didn’t tel you? She called me.” I continued, “Didn’t know you were back from London so soon. Or are you a magician now, managing to be in two places at once?”

His jaw tightened, a flicker of guilt flashing in his eyes. He didn’t respond.

Before he could recover, Chole stood up from the plush velvet sofa. She brushed an invisible speck of dust off her thigh, showing off her perfectly manicured fingers.

“Hi,” she extened her hand, stepping closer with a bright smile. “I’m Chole Windsor. It’s nice to meet you.”

I looked at her outstretched hand for a second, then deliberately ignored her.

Melina entered the room. She wore a tailored black dress, her hair swept back in a flawless chignon, a perfect image of power and control. Her eyes moved over me briefly before settling on Chole.

“Chole, darling,” she said, taking Chole’s hand in both of hers,”I hope you’re having a good time today. Make your- self at home. This is your house too.”

muscle in my jaw tighten,

expression cooling instantly.”

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back to Chole, her tone still warm.” This is Ms. Hawthorne, the manager of the Hawthorne Group.

roll my eyes. She made it sound like I was just another employee, someone here to deliver a report, not the Luna of the

Ethan.

say we had business to discuss? Let’s get it over

discuss it another day. You’re here now, so why not

here for a meal, Melina. I have other things to do.” I turned to leave, my back already to

have asked you politely to

leather chair. I turned slowly, meeting her icy stare with one of my own.

tension, quickly tried to lighten the atmosphere, “Oh, that’s perfect. I was just telling Ethan how much I enjoyed winning our little game of Silver Moon Toss earlier. I’d love to keep

Tosstarget stood, several delicate gold rings stacked neatly be- side it. I hadn’t even

The rules were simple — players took turns tossing three golden rings, trying to encircle the movingMoon Pillarfive meters

the ring toss setup.”Oh, Olivia, do

the hint of challenge behind her bright smile. “Only a little,” I replied, letting my eyes linger on her for

as he shot me a

the honor?” Chole adjusted one of the gold rings on the table, her confi-

I’ll watch.” I stepped back, casually folding my

herself. She stepped into position, her posture perfect, each movement precise. She took a steadying breath,

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to me,” Almost nailed

her, Melina’s eyes followed the ring,”

gave a appreciative nod, clearly

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