Iris:
"You can let go now. I’m fine," I hissed.
A smirk carved on his lips. He suddenly let go, and a small yelp escaped , only for him to catch again.
"I thought you had it together," he muttered before finally pulling up.
But before he could, the door opened, and soone walked in.
Her eyes widened at the sight in front of her.
Goddess, his hands were still wrapped around my waist, holding tightly. His fingers even dug slightly into my skin, sending goosebumps up my arms. But her sudden arrival was far more concerning and the way she started breathing heavily said it all.
Kash slowly let go of and stepped back.
"You shouldn’t wear such high heels if you can’t walk in them," he remarked.
His tone had changed. He wasn’t trying to be funny anymore. Even I felt awkward.
Lara took a deep breath, straightened her posture, and forced a smile onto her lips, but I could tell the sight had left her breathless. I wondered if she realized this was exactly how I’d felt when I found out they were cheating on .
But I didn’t want to get back at her. It had been a genuine accident, I fell, and Kash caught . That was all it was.
"Oh, so you’re back," she said, ignoring what she’d just walked in on.
"I’m working on a brand with him. I’m not back," I clarified, because the way she said it made it sound like she was implying I’d co back for Kash.
"Right. What did I say?" she asked with a smirk.
She began to stroll closer to him, and he didn’t waste a mont before wrapping an arm around her and kissing her cheek.
"What brings you here, love?" he asked in a gentle tone.
"I heard she’d arrived, so I thought I’d co and see for myself how she’s doing," Lara replied, glancing at while speaking to her fiancé.
They stood close together. This ti, they didn’t need to hide it from . Not that they ever had, the last ti, I was the one hiding in the pantry.
"So, how are you, Iris? The way you left last ti with so much courage and pride I never imagined you’d co back. But here you are again," she said with a laugh, making clench my jaw in silence.
"Anyway, I hope your stay here goes well. I’m sure your company will do great," she added before patting Kash’s chest.
My eyes drifted toward them unintentionally, and when I looked up, I found Kash watching with a satisfied expression. I turned away and walked to my seat, pretending to be busy.
I didn’t even know why they were in my office to begin with.
"Let’s go, baby. I have a suggestion for your company’s model," she said, and the two of them walked out together.
Once they were gone, I finally released the breath I’d been holding the entire ti.
I honestly didn’t like the fact that I was once again in the sa situation as before. But I had to focus on the main task at hand, doing my job so well that I could show these assholes I hadn’t co back for Kash.
Even though our bond wasn’t completely severed, I wasn’t suffering, not even when he was constantly with her. Still, it made wonder why I didn’t feel the pain of the mate bond whenever he cheated on .
Probably because I was a Lycan, and my Lycan wasn’t even awake yet.
I sighed and looked down.
After a whole day of arguing back and forth, I was called into the eting room again for a final discussion. The director, brand manager, and others were already there.
The social dia manager, PR specialist, influencer coordinator, event planner, art director, videographer, photographer, copywriter, creative director, every single person sat around the table, along with , Kash, Walkin, and Lara.
I didn’t understand why she was there. It was supposed to be a professional setup. Why the hell would he bring her in?
But I didn’t object. If I did, it would look like I was jealous of her. So, I swallowed my pride, pushed down my frustration, and decided to just get through the day.
We all went ahead and submitted the nas we were suggesting as the face of the brand, the one that would represent the opening of our launch.
While I’d given a whole list, I noticed everyone else had written down just one na. It made wonder if they’d already decided, because if that one person got the most votes, I’d be pressured to agree.
So, I grabbed the notes to see what na they’d written. And when I say my jaw hit the floor, I an it.
It wasn’t just any na.
Lara Ronald Berry.
I looked at them, then at Kash. Lara took a quick peek and let out a cheerful sound, almost purring like a cat.
"What? You wrote my na, baby? I’m just trying my luck in modeling. I’m not even that experienced," she joked, hitting Kash lightly on the arm, smiling from ear to ear.
But I was furious. There was no way she didn’t know beforehand. This was exactly why she was in the eting because she knew her na would be suggested.
"I think you’ll be a great face. I agree with Alpha King Kash," Franz said, making clench the pen tightly in my hand.
"But we still have to ask for Iris’s opinion," Kash added from across the table. "If she has a problem with Lara, we’ll have to find a new model."
I lifted my head and stared at him.
"But why would she have a problem with her?" soone asked. "We’re all agreeing that Lara will be a good choice. Everyone will tune in to see what the Alpha King’s new mate has to offer."
"I agree with it," Walkin echoed, one after another, making smile faintly.
"Well then," I said, forcing a calm tone, "the Alpha King’s na alone should be enough for a good promotion. But I have no problem with it. I think Lara will be a great face for the ad."
The minute I agreed, their smiles faded. Maybe they wanted to see suffer. And I would because hiring her ant facing the nonstop pain of working with her every day.
But for now, I refused to give Kash the satisfaction.
"Well then, it’s decided," Kash said, turning toward her with a grin. "My love will be the face of our brand."
He rarely turned his whole body when talking, but this ti he did. Lara instantly shifted in her seat, jumping a little as she turned to face him. Her hands landed on his forearms, holding on and shaking him happily.
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