Chapter 96

Lillian's perspective

The phone was quickly connected, and the "Hello?" coming from the other side was mysteriously attractive.

Hearing the voice, I sat up in bed and checked the number on the screen. I hadn't misdialed.

"Um... I'm looking for the Alpha." I hesitated. What was going on? Why was a woman answering his phone in the middle of the night?

I felt a chill in my heart. Was this woman the friend Ismail mentioned?

"Oh, Ismail just finished his work and is taking a shower in the bathroom. What can I do for you?" I could hear the woman on the other end of the line shout away from the phone. "Ismail, have you finished your bath? Someone's looking for you. Miss, please wait for a moment. He won't take long."

"Oh, are you... his friend?" I was full of jealousy, but I was too embarrassed to say it out loud.

"Yeah, I just returned to the country." The woman smiled ambiguously. "Miss, you're not his lover, are you? Let me tell you a secret - I found that his skills have improved. I real