My Alphas' Dark Desires novel Chapter 377

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~Valerie's POV~

My first thought was to run, but doing so would mean attracting the wrong attention and practically screaming suspicion.

"Hey, black-haired girl."

Seriously?

For a second, I wanted to ignore him again, given the way he addressed me, but instead, my feet pivoted, and I put on my best smile as I lifted my head to look at him.

"Can I help you?"

"Yes."

"No," I said rather sharply, which took him by surprise, briefly.

He recovered quickly, cleared his throat, and smiled. "Why, might I ask?"

"You do not address a lady that way, Mister."

"I apologize." He ended the call on his phone and shoved it into his pocket.

Now he was giving me all his attention. I couldn't help envisioning his face while he spoke those words, "We'll be ready. I'll have support."

Support. That word echoed through me like a warning bell.

If he were rallying followers, if this turned into an uprising, it could mean chaos. And if I didn't follow through with my mission, it could mean failure.

"Accepted."

"Good. Then care to tell me why you were busy eavesdropping on my conversation?"

My heart skipped a beat, but I kept my expression neutral.

"Only I wasn't eavesdropping. I just needed fresh air after a little argument with my boyfriend."

"Then that will be by the balcony and not outside someone's door."

"Thank you. For a moment, I was lost, unsure of where to go while trying to calm myself."

I gave him a pure smile. Just as I pivoted halfway, his voice stopped me again.

"Seeing you in the VVIP section, I must wonder, who are you with?"

The look he gave me made me realize he thought my story didn't add up and I was lying.

Or that I could not afford dining in Havana in the first place, let alone in the VVIP section.

I resisted the urge to scoff but failed miserably and did it anyway. "Excuse me?"

"Yes, judging by your look and…."

"You're a douchebag."

Rather than be offended, Dominic smirked. "Okay, I may be, but kindly answer."

"I will, right after you answer mine, by telling me who you are meeting with in your suite." My response took him aback, and I decided to continue with this course.

"Who knows," I said, taking a step forward, "it might be a lady. I wonder what your fiancée would say, though, when she realizes you are cheating."

Something crossed his features, surprise maybe, but he schooled his expression immaculately well.

"No. Just a business partner, Mr. Ross. Pearson Ross."

That easily? Tsk.

Knowing how he hated royals, I knew mentioning Dristan's name would spark something in him or create more suspicion.

"I told you mine. So now, answer."

"I never promised anything," I said and took a step back.

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