Watch Me Win, Alpha

Chapter 134

In the ballroom, crystal chandeliers hang from the ceiling, and a band played quiet jazz music on an elevated stage. Servers walked around with trays of champagne flutes and mini appetizers. A group of businessmen made a beeline for Alexander, wanting to discuss potentially working for his company.

“This is my date and colleague, Olivia,” Alexander said, introducing

me.

The businessman eyed me, and I could tell that they knew of my past with Ethan. They all nodded at me in greeting but then turned back to Alexander to continue to talk to him.

I scanned the crowd, hoping that I saw a familiar face. My heart lifted in relief when I saw my friend Rose smile and wave at me from across the room.

“I see someone I know,” I muttered to Alexander. “I’ll leave you here to talk business.”

To my surprise, as soon as I began walking toward Rose, Alexander said goodbye to the man and started to follow me. He quickened his pace to keep up with me.

“Why are you in such a hurry?” Alexander demanded in a loud voice, catching the attention of the other guests.

They eyed us with interest since those words made it seem like we were much more than work colleagues. I even saw Rose’s eyebrows raise much to my embarrassment.

“Ah, I see Felipe,” Alexander said, finally slowing down.

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time. He was grabbing two glasses

gestured to Rose as she walked up, looking pretty in a sleek black dress. I envied her for fitting in with the other well–dressed women

talk with my friend, Rose,”

saw that I had been walking toward a woman before. I wanted to roll

hand on the small of my back, my stomach jolted. “I’ll leave you with your friend while I talk to Felipe,”

I nodded.

“Hi, there,” Rose said.

been trapped in the private room earlier today, I began to feel slightly claustrophobic. Rose seemed to notice and

like to get

I answered gratefully and followed her out onto a terrace that overlooked the

breathed in the cool air. I gripped the stone railing and allowed the sharp wind to

you came with Alexander,” Rose said as

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“Why?” I asked.

automatically respects you because you’re with one of the most respected businessmen

small sip of the bubbly drink. “We aren’t

have fooled me,”

face flushed, and

around the beautiful garden that was complete with a water

Green’s arm tonight?”