Watch Me Win, Alpha

Chapter 168

Why was I making myself sick to appease these people? I roughly set down my chopsticks and pushed the rice away from me.

“I’m full.” I announced. “I’m going to go back to work.”

Then, I left the room, gripping my stomach as I walked away.

In Alexander’s office, I grabbed my laptop and logged into my work email. Even though I was sitting down and barely moving, my nausea just got worse. Part of me wished that I could throw up to feel better, but I couldn’t force myself to.

When Alexander returned to his office, his cheeks were red, and he seemed refreshed after a hearty meal. I stared up at him as my stomach rolled. He looked like the opposite of how I was feeling. But I tried not to let my sickness show.

“You can get comfortable on my couch and start reviewing one of Harris’s financial statements,” he instructed and handed me a piece of paper with a bunch of numbers on it. “Make sure that you review it carefully. I want to make sure that there are no mistakes. Harris is one of our most important clients.”

I nodded and straightened my shoulders, getting straight to work. For a few hours, I worked quickly, but diligently. I didn’t want to make any mistakes, but I also wanted to get out of here with enough time to get a decent night’s sleep.

When the clock struck eleven–thirty at night, we weren’t even close to finishing work. My eyes were starting to water from staring at a screen for too long. I excused myself and grabbed my purse from my desk. In the quiet bathroom, I put in my eyedrops to help my stinging eyes.

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I left the room because I knew that

the door, Alexander was standing right in front of it with his fist raised like he was about to

the bathroom, I just wanted to check on you because you seemed unwell…” He trailed off when he got a closer look at me. “Olivia, are you crying because we’re working late? You’re free to go home if you’re

washed over me like a tidal wave. “No, of course I’m not crying,” I rushed out. “My eyes just

sense,” he said, and his

that when Alexander blushed,

attractive.

when I grabbed the paper, he didn’t let go of it. Our eyes locked together, and the serious expression on his face made my pulse quicken. Alexander used

boring into mine. “I hope that I didn’t scare you. That’s the last thing I ever want

to reply, but then his gaze flashed down to my lips for a fraction

*Olivia*