Watch Me Win, Alpha

Chapter 180

And above all, I wouldn’t give him that kind of satisfaction.

Meanwhile, Naomi and her friend seemed to be stunned speechless by Alexander’s rude suggestion. The seconds ticked by, and Aiden raised his eyebrows and gave me a questioning look. All I could do was shrug. There was no way I could explain why this situation was so awkward out loud. That would only make everything even more uncomfortable.

Then, Naomi did something even more surprising than Alexander’s rude proposal. She actually took him up on it and sat down in the chair beside mine and gestured for her friend to sit next to Aiden.

When the two women were seated, I gestured for Aiden to get up. There was no way I was going to suffer through a whole dinner with Alexander five feet away to witness this awkward exchange. But when I started to get up, Naomi grabbed my arm and widened her eyes, silently pleading with me to stay.

I sighed and sat back down, knowing that if the situation was reversed, I would want someone to stay and help smooth over this strange turn of events.

Aiden got the attention of our server and asked him for two more menus for Naomi and her friend.

“Thank you for allowing us to intrude on your dinner,” Naomi whispered. “The bill is on me.”

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I’m getting the steak,”

us chuckled. Maybe tonight wouldn’t be

rang, and when he answered

said in a voice just loud enough for everyone at our table

kept getting

Helen, spoke so loudly that her voice rang clear through the

that my attempt at matchmaking worked!

this, Naomi turned red and slid down

whole pig in one sitting.” Then, his tone became serious. Alexander’s voice became so grim that it sent a shiver down my spine. “Honestly, Mother, you need

What misunderstanding was he talking about? With

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the information by listening to the secretaries

going to pursue anything with Naomi. When I’m ready,

I looked over at Naomi with sympathy for the poor girl churning in my stomach. Her

how delusional I’ve been,” she whispered as embarrassed tears filled her eyes. “I had begged