The Deal with the Billionaire Alpha

red in ivory tablecloths to the extravagant floral arrangements, demonstrated Adrian Wolfe's signature opulence. This gala, officially intended to announce their engagement,

sumptuous outfits, seemed to assess her presence, gauging whether she was worthy of being associated with the imposing

and placed a light hand on his arm. "Stand up st

s easy for you to talk," she murmured through her teeth,

new that any open conflict risked attracting unwanted att

spered, their lips forming words she didn't need to hear to understand: "The shame of the Car

risma. He wore a perfectly tailored black suit that accentuated his imposing figure. His calm and co

He made an imperceptible sign, inviting her to join him. Taking it

she reached his side, his voice

e a centerpiece in a window," she

. "If you are a showpiece, then

out a hand towards her, inviting her to come forward. She hesitated for a moment before plac

ed hands slightly. "Ladies and gentlemen, all

filled the room. Ellie , aware of each pair of eyes foc

greet or appraise her, she heard the

honor. Adrian could have any wo

frustration that threatened to well up. But before she could react, Adrian sudd

e you to watch your words. Your sister is now under my protection, and I wi

down, visibly intimidated. Adrian then ignored th

red, disturbed by his u

becoming impassive again. "I'

piqued Ellie 's pride. She looked away, refu

She watched Adrian from afar, his magnetic presence captivating everyone who

lipped quietly out of the main room. She wandered the hal

g from a nearby room. Curious, she appr

said a man with a deep voice. "If we don't

ion," Adrian replied, hi

not something you can just ignore. You kn

vulnerability in his breath. "I wil

ked the other. "Do you think

nding. What were they talking about?

er role," Adrian replied.

ning. Ellie felt her body stiffen. A mixtu

os. Who really was Adrian Wolfe? And why did she feel like sh

ound Adrian waiting for her, his piercin

ked, his tone calm, but lac

to show any weakness. "I was

d nothing. However, she felt that he d

etween them. Ellie knew she had discovered something imp