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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did business with from time to time. He was grabbing two glasses of champagne, and when he saw Alexander, he began to make his

walked up, looking pretty in a sleek black dress. I envied her for fitting in with the other well–dressed

with my friend,

saw that I had been walking toward a

small of my back, my stomach jolted. “I’ll leave you with your friend while I talk

I nodded.

“Hi, there,” Rose said.

volume, and guests kept piling into the hall. Even though it was a big space, since I’d been trapped in the private room

to get

her out onto a terrace that overlooked the dark

cool air. I gripped the stone railing and allowed the sharp

with Alexander,” Rose said as she

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“Why?” I asked.

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

leaned against the railing and took a small sip of the bubbly drink.

fooled

flushed, and

people milling around the beautiful garden that was complete with a water

arm tonight?” a