CHAPTER THRITY NINE: COMMON ENEMY

Simon’s POV

As I watched him haul her over, I clenched my fists tightly, my gaze fixed on Catherine, currently perched on Alexander’s shoulder, a sight that grated my nerves.

I felt a stiffness in my chest, a mix of jealousy and frustration. I could feel the piercing bite of my nails into my palm and the heavy pang on my eyes for staring too hard.

Olivia had strolled to where I was, her face a mask of bitterness. Her eyes were locked on Alexander who was strutting off which Catherine on his shoulder.

“What the hell was that?” Olivia muttered,her eyes shooting rage at their disappearing back view.

I let out a bitter laugh. “Alexander marking his territory”

“Gosh, he looks so pathetic.” Her voice reeked of anger and disdain.

“Pathetic or not, he just dumped his Auction and an entire delegate for her…. you still think she’s just a boring Pigeon?” I grab a glass of scotch from an usher’s tray, tasting the bitterness of my anger in my scotch.

A rustle behind us makes us turn; it’s