Watch Me Win, Alpha

“I stopped things last night because I didn’t want to take advantage of you.” he murmured, his expression turning serious. “But just so you know. I’m not going to allow you to take advantage of me either.” His words made my stomach swoop. “Our physical relationship won’t progress further unless you decide that you want to be with me.”

I paused as I processed his words. His hand was cupping my face, his thumb now stroking my cheek almost lazily. His gentle touch made it hard for me to think.

“Well, what would happen if someone did take advantage of it?” I asked boldly.

His expression hardened, and he removed his hand from my face. “Then, I would chase them to the ends of the earth.”

My heart stopped beating, and I averted my gaze to my half eaten omelet. My mind spun with confusion. Sometimes, talking with Alexander gave me more questions than answers.

“What omelet did you order?” I asked, clumsily changing the subject.

A knowing look crossed Alexander’s face as if he knew why I changed the subject. But thankfully, he didn’t comment on it. Instead, he laughed and pushed his uneaten omelet my way.

“You can have mine, I’m not that hungry,” he said and picked up his iced latte.

As I took the plate and ate his breakfast, the hair on the back of my neck raised. Even through his laughter and generosity, I could sense

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As we continued to talk, he made little comments that made me aware that he thought I had taken advantage of

finished our meal. It felt like there was an ocean of misunderstanding separating

*Author*

and Alexander intently. Gai had joined them, and the three had quickly explained the situation

Ava said, relieved that Ethan had left in

was worried that the two might have a falling

too little fish in our boss. Alexander is a generous man, and he deserves someone as kind as Olivia.” He paused, and a large smile bloomed across

that easily? Are you like the

*Olivia*

had to get up in the middle of the meal. “I’m full,”

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