Watch Me Win, Alpha

“Nah, we’re good,” Rose said, playing along and patting Richard’s shoulder. “He’s just mad that I dumped him yesterday because he couldn’t keep up with me,” she joked and winked at Celeste.

The four of us got up from our chairs, and I could see Celeste frown because she wasn’t able to swindle us out of all our money.

Celeste showed us to the exit of the corridor. She didn’t even ask us to come back. Probably because we didn’t spend enough money.

Ten minutes later, we took a chance on the old, creaky elevator because we just wanted to get out of the building. When the doors opened, Ava stepped out.

Her eyes widened as she stared at us. Weirdly, the first thing she noticed was the bracelet on Alexander’s wrist.

She narrowed her eyes and then looked at me. “Hey, is there something you’re not-”

My stomach swooped, and I hurriedly covered her mouth with my hand and dragged her back into the elevator. Alexander, Richard, and Rose followed on after me.

Slowly, I removed my hand and gave Ava a look not to run her mouth in a place filled with cameras, and she nodded in understanding.

“I’m glad I ran into you guys here,” Ava said in an upbeat tone.

I smiled encouragingly glad that she had quickly caught on.

“Why don’t I treat you guys to a late dinner? I know of a fondue

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open pretty late,” Ava continued as the

the elevator. “No, I have an early inorning meeting.” He

you both

trying to process his

a goodbye. Richard turned

asked as Rose and I followed her

best of moods lately,” I answered as I sat in

he ever in a good mood?” Ava joked while starting the

the laugh that burst out of

the three of us girls were sitting at a booth dipping delicious bread, apples, crispy bacon, and meatballs

I told Ava as I wiped the corner of my mouth

was going on with Chole. She was a good friend and I trusted her with the information. Ava and Rose immediately hit it

Celeste

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“That’s very

cheeks flushed, and 1 patted her

a great friend,” I said, and

poured herself more red wine. “Yeah, but even with all the work I’ve been doing, I’m still not