Chapter 48

There was a moment of silence. We were still trying to digest the fact that John and Jimson had carried out this plan well under people’s eyes for more than a decade.

Finally, I drew in a breath and asked, “So… what now? Will you

be replacing the employees? I mean… the plant is practically

riddled with problems.””

Olivia’s POV

“Yes,” Alexander said. His voice was calm, precise–like he was

discussing quarterly reports. “I will reorganize the plant. These

corrupt elements have given me no choice.”

He meant it. After what happened at the plant, it was the bare

minimum other workers would expect for a better faith in their

Alpha.

Then, as if summoned by a ghost, the door swung open and in

came Ethan.


He halted mid–step at the fork between Alexander’s shoulder

and my bedside. His eyes flickered–anger, pain, and something

darker. His stance stiffened.

Alexander looked up, his expression cool. Then Ethan’s hands

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curled into fists at his sides, his jaw tightened.

“Why are you showing up here… every, single, day?” Ethan’s

voice cracked. His lips curled back revealing ivory fangs. “She’s

low growl

man,” he

seduce her.”

Yve growled in the back of my

just leave us alone?”


a half–smile. His cool gaze

“I’ve come because she was

on my watch.“”

even

beneath the fluorescent

Alexander didn’t flinch.

in–solid, calm–his voice low but firm.

it wrong Ethan. Alpha Alexander isn’t a

also the best Alpha I’ve

known.”

on Gai. Even Gai’s face

hissed, “Don’t try to get any

a hand, a ridiculous gesture, but it worked. “Stop,”


with frustration. “Alexander

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want me. He doesn’t–like–women”

and even the

Silence.

a little vindicated. He said softly, “I appreciate the… coverage.” He peered at me over his glasses. “Public awareness is useful.” Intrigue

on his

like that!” the door clicked–the foolproof machine of hospital privacy claimed its

tight. “Gay?” He spat the word

up!” I scoffed, cheeks aching with anger.

already over.”

touching me. “No.” His tone was low, deadly.

be over… until the


morning, I was discharged

leg throbbed slightly as I was wheeled to the entrance. Gai was

in a clean, pressed uniform, looking crisp and serious–unlike the chaos of

me.

to fly back on Alexander’s private jet,” Ethan said sharply, stepping forward. “I’ve

own.”

even look at him. “Thanks, but no thanks,”

snapped, then softened immediately. “You

Olivia. I can take care of you. You don’t

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