Chapter 113

Chapter 113

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Ben seemed to have a taste for embarrassment because he smiled and gestured to the girl. “Ella, come here.” She moved to him with trembling lips. He grabbed her arm and started leading her back towards Alexander.

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I watched in awe. This man was truly determined in forcing this on my boss. Maybe he thought he would finally wear him down and

Alexander would just accept her. But if he did, then he’d be falling into Ben’s trap.

Ben, however, wasn’t one to accept defeat so easily. “Come now, Alexander. There’s plenty of room on that couch if you just shift over a bit.”

Alexander’s jaw tightened. He didn’t say anything, but from the subtle shift in his eyes, I knew his wolf was growling in protest.

Ben didn’t pick up on this, or he just didn’t care. He started to walk, hand moving to Ella’s elbow and guiding her forward.

She moved like she had no choice, shoulders–hunched, eyes downcast. “Please, I don’t want to be any trouble.”

had never been sensible. He pressed on, maneuvering Ella onto the far edge of the couch cushions, where she perched like a bird ready

mouth. She stared straight ahead,

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know…” Ben beamed as he studied the sight of the two of them next to each other. “Ella’s had quite a difficult time lately. Haven’t

Ella nodded obediently.

in the hospital right now. Cancer, you know. The doctors say she needs surgery, but…” He spread his hands sympathetically. “Two hundred thousand dollars. Where’s a young woman like Ella supposed to find that kind of

listened intently, wondering where exactly Ben was going with

treatments. Had to drop out of college, can you believe it? And her brother…” He shook his head in disgust. “Worthless.

was obviously fabricated. Poor Ella even looked shocked. The story was such a cliche, and I had a strong suspicion I knew who helped

Aleena. From how she’d ‘supported‘ Ella all

she was in

barely shifted. The

leaned back in his chair. He drummed his fingers against

Ben, I can’t help but notice we just finished a bottle of Romanée–Conti from 1945.


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