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The phone call

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Azlynn’s P.O.V.

The world around me blurred, making me oblivious of my surroundings, Xavion’s voice yanked me back to five years. That foolish Azlynn was shushed, as my tongue felt heavy in my mouth. His voice resounding in my ears after so long stirred something deep in my heart.

On the other hand, that enraged star lashed out furiously.

“I took pity on your small company, giving you a chance to become famous overnight.

But you and your boss are ingrates. No one will ever sign with you.”

During his verbal onslaught, Daleyza showed me business news on her iPad, the headline of the article published one hour ago boiled my blood.

“CA cooperation, a group of unprofessional rude ladies!”

What the actual fuck!

I didn’t agree to sign Xavion, so he called his media touts to publish fake news about my company?

How dare he?

The tender emotions I felt a moment ago converted into a nuclear explosion, coursing poisonous venom through my veins. So, when he said,

“Is that how you treat your partners?” I snapped at him, “Mr. Xavion, you aren’t our client. We have no obligations to dance at your orders like others.”

“Crap!”

Daleyza threw her hands in the air, panicking hard. She picked up a cushion from the nearby sofa, hitting my head to control my tongue. But it was in vain!

If Xavion was an Alpha, I wasn’t an inferior omega, he should watch his tongue before others.

Blinded by my rage, I didn’t notice the complete silence on the other side and scoffed.

“CA cooperation believes in professionalism. We have promised to deliver our best services to the players we will sign.

And what a coincidence!

You aren’t in our list, Mr. Xavion.”

With that, I disconnected the call, huffing in anger.

“Such an entitled jerk!

How can he even think that I will work with him after everything?”

Daleyza and Hayley gasped as my wolf pushed through the restraints, cursing him.

“Screw you, Alpha Xavion. I should have asked my brother to take care of you.”

Bella still regretted that night when Howard offered to destroy Xavion’s life and career. I didn’t want to have any connections with that cheater, so I left silently.

But now, it felt like a grave mistake, I should have taken revenge.

My nonstop train of regret was halted by Daleyza squeal, she clutched her chest.

“So, it’s true!

You have really dated Alpha Xavion Waller before, Ann”

Duh!

Obviously!

Howard had shared the sensitive information about my past, giving Daleyza the duty to protect me from any ugly confrontation. But she believed him now when I mentioned my stupidity of loving that egoistic Alpha.

Glancing at her fear-stricken face, I was interrupted by Hayley’s innocent query, she asked me.

“Mommy, is he a bad uncle? Are we in danger?”

Goddess!

Driven by my rage, I didn’t choose my words wisely in front of my child and terrorized her sensitive soul. So, embarrassing!

I blocked my enraged wolf and kissed Hayley’s forehead, assuring her.

“Just relax, my precious honey. It’s a simple work issue. Mommy’s new job is difficult.”

Hayley’s tiny brain processed this information and gave it an entirely different meaning, she said,

“Hayley is a bad girl. I am sorry, Mommy. I didn’t mean to bother you.

We can go back and live in the Palace. I won’t demand anything.”

“My little baby!”

Hayley’s words melted my heart, I pulled her closer to my chest.

“It’s nothing like that, my precious honey. You are the best girl in the world.

Mommy will manage everything. She is a super woman.”

“But how?”

My statement was cut short by Daleyza’s panicked voice, she was pacing back and forth impatiently.

“You have insulted the godfather, the big boss of Lake City. All sponsors, investors, media houses, everyone is in Alpha Xavion Waller’s hands.

He must have begun carnage until now. Your business has ended before starting, Ann.”

After spending a happy moment with Hayley, the haze of anger cleared from my brain, and it picked up its service, only to tremble my heart.

In just one phone call, I had dug my own grave and jumped into it willingly after attending my funeral. My professional life was concluded because of my idiocy.

“What to do now?” became the only query in my mind, hammering my head relentlessly. My airways constricted to imagine the consequences of my actions. Xavion wouldn’t digest his insult so easily and shut off my company for sure.

Gosh! What would Howard say?

And most importantly, how would my dad react to it? How would he shame me for wasting money and jeopardizing Howard’s business?

Daleyza acted like my advisor in this calamity and advised me.

“Call, Xavion and apologize to him, Ann. Perhaps, he will forgive you.”

Hell no!

I might haven’t seen him for years, but one thing about him was a universal truth: There was no word of forgiveness in his dictionary. That hot-headed Alpha believed in bloodshed and vengeance only. He had beaten several players after the match in case of losing before.

Cursing myself, I was at loss of words to voice my dreads; however, the caller tune of my cell phone sliced through the air, diverting my attention.

Daleyza jumped in glee to see the caller’s ID.

“Thank Goddess! It’s Xavion!” And attended the call.

“I apologize for my secretary’s rude behavior. Please forgive us, Mr. Xavion …”

Her unhinged apology was responded to by a vexed growl, Xavion questioned her.

“What’s with the system of your company, Miss Daleyza? Why are you receiving your secretary calls?”

Daleyza quickly put the call on speakerphone and apologized again.

“Sorry, Mr. Waller!

Ann is with me, I am firing Ann for her impudence.”

What?

Daleyza grabbed her ears for apology and eyed me to speak as Xavion said,

“Your company is hardly a few hours old and you are already dismissing your employees. How can you do that?

If you want your company to survive in the business hub, you will not fire Ann, Miss Daleyza.”

“T-That’s so generous of you, Mr. Waller.” As it seemed that Xavion was ready for negotiations, I tried my best to sound like a pitiful poor secretary, whose family was trying to make both ends meet. Like he was the only savior for me.

“I sincerely appreciate your kindness, Mr. Waller. You are indeed a benevolent man.”

Although these fake words of admiration made me barf, I had to endure it for my future. I couldn’t go back to my dad’s Palace as a failure so soon.

Xavion was satisfied as I spoon-fed his ego and spoke casually.

“It’s not a big deal, Miss Ann. I know that your boss has released an outrageous statement to impress the media, forcing you to be rude to me. It’s her fault!”

His ‘employ following orders’ approach gave us a clean chit miraculously, he offered out of the blue.

“Honestly speaking, I don’t like your boss, Miss Ann. So, let’s talk about business now.

Before the official start of the football season, I have arranged a Christmas party for sponsors and investors, inviting the cream of the Lake city.

I will be honored if you could come to my party and fish out some business opportunities for CA cooperation.”

Blimey!

This sudden invitation sucked all the air from my lungs, pounding my heart against my rib cage. I was speechless due to one eighty degree change in Xavion’s behavior.

He was undoubtedly a nut job, a ruthless, and vengeful spirit for his enemies. Then how could he revolutionize so much in just five years and forgive me promptly?

Bella peeked through the dark curtain of restraints and passed a snarky remark like a mean bully.

“His Luna must have taught him humanity, which you couldn’t do, dear Ann. That’s the magic of mate-bond!”

Bella always knew how to pinch my aching nerve exactly for a massive assault, and hurt me. I was unable to utter a word after that painful reminder.

Sensing my unease, Daleyza continued the conversation respectfully.

“That’s a one in millions opportunity, Mr. Waller. We will definitely come to the party.

I can’t express my heartfelt gratitude for your favor.”

Xavion heard her gratitude with complete silence, then his mysterious tone made me feel a cold pit in my stomach as he asked me directly.

“So, Miss Ann. Will you come to my party?”

Damn it!

The query, his interest, and his instant forgiveness joined all the points and painted a clear picture in my mind as Bella spoke up, shaking the ground below me.

“Shit!

Alpha Xavion has recognized your voice, dumb Ann!”

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