Chapter 7: Rejection

Evelyn’s POV

Then Tristan started striding over to us.

Within seconds, he was in our way.

“Can I see you for a second, Evelyn?” he asked stiffly.

My eyes traveled to Leah. She was watching us with a bitter expression. It was precious.

“OK.” I turned to give Asher a soft smile, “See you later, Alpha Asher.”

Asher picked up my hand and left a peck on the back of it.

“Looking forward to your speech,” he replied deeply.

Tristan’s eyes were burning with jealousy.

He turned sharply and walked away. I followed behind his back. As soon as we were alone, he fired away immediately:

“What did you and Alpha Asher talk about? Why did he kiss you?!!”

I wasn’t going to tell him about the Luna contract.

“He was worried about Leah’s qualification. As for that kiss…he was only being polite,” I said aloofly.

Tristan let out a sigh of relief, “Oh. Tell him that there’s nothing to worry about. The transition will be very smoothly. Nothing will influence our collaboration.”

He paused and gave me a disapprov