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.”

flickered toward Ben in warning. Any sensible person would have ceased all movement. But Ben had never been sensible. He pressed on,

mouth. She stared straight ahead,

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of the two of them next to each other. “Ella’s had quite a

Ella nodded obediently.

is in the hospital right now. Cancer, you know. The doctors say she needs surgery, but…”

exactly Ben was going

you believe it? And her brother…” He shook his head

Poor Ella even looked shocked. The story was

had to be Aleena. From how she’d ‘supported‘ Ella all

was in

expression had barely shifted. The earlier warning signs were gone, leaving a

back in his chair. He drummed

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


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