Watch Me Win, Alpha

hapter 277

After the stressful day I had, my temper was on a taut string that Alexander had just cut with scissors.

“Why are you eavesdropping?” I snapped and put my hands on my hips.

He raised his hands, and his eyes widened. But his innocent act didn’t fool me. “I’m working in my office through lunch, and I just came to the kitchen to fill up my water bottle.” He lifted his orange bottle as proof. “You were too busy to hear me walk in because you were talking on the phone. Also, you forgot your thermos of soup. I saw it sitting on your desk. Mike will be hurt if you don’t eat it.”

I crossed my arms and turned away from him as my anger lessened and was replaced with embarrassment for what he overheard. “I’m not hungry,” I mumbled.

The next thing I knew, Alexander’s warm hand was cupping my face. He gently turned my head until I was looking at him. His expression softened, and his thumb rubbed soothing circles on my cheek.

“Since everyone is at lunch and we’re alone, can I talk to you as your boyfriend for a moment, not as your boss?” he asked in a quiet voice.

This reminded me of the deal we made last night how we were going to respect each other. My guard lowered, and I almost agreed.

But when I looked away and caught sight of our company break room, it felt like someone had splashed a bucket of cold water on me. I was reminded that we were at work and anyone could come back from lunch early and discover Alexander and me standing too close while

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me in an

taking his hand off my face until I

we just slow things down,” I said. “This is all happening too fast, and it feels like I haven’t had a spare moment to

just stood there with an unreadable expression on his face. A full minute passed

anymore.

my breath as

*Olivia*

deep and low. “How do you want me to react to you breaking things off before they

hurt look in his eyes. Panic squeezed my heart in a vice- like grip. Even though things were complicated between us, I didn’t want to lose him. I couldn’t handle that. Not having Alexander in my

want to…break things

Alexander’s expression softened.

of having…something with someone,” I said, then looked behind him. When I saw that there wasn’t anyone around, I took his warm hand in mine and squeezed it. “And I think we should keep

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