Chapter 132 Not Coming


    Mch’s POV


    I walked into Alpha’s office with difficulty.


    :


    “Alpha, Miss Leslie’s assistant passed along birthday wishes, but…”


    “What?”


    Alpha’s eyes darkened. He was clearly displeased.


    <b>33 </b>


    Finished


    “Oh, there’s been an issue with the ‘Stardust‘ project, the one overseas under Rogue Pack’s Westview HQ. Miss Leslie had to fly out to handle it personally. She’s already left the country…”


    I paused and nced up. That excuse was… honestly, a littlezy.


    “Got it.”


    Kirby’s voice was low and heavy. I could feel his heart drop straight to the floor and shatter on impact.


    She wasn’ting.


    Hadn’t she already said so?


    They weren’t even friends. Why would shee to his birthday party?


    Leiss‘ POV


    That night, a bunch of us brothers showed up at the high–end private club we’d booked. The whole ce was shut down for the night–no outsiders allowed.


    For Kirby’s birthday, the event had to be grand enough.


    Everyone gathered and the party quickly picked up. But Kirby sat silently in a corner, nursing his drink. He looked like he didn’t belong there at all.


    I walked over with a ss in hand and clinked it lightly against his.


    “Happy birthday, Kirby.”


    He didn’t even look up. He downed his drink in one go. His eyes were so deep they seemed to have no bottom.


    “She didn’te.”


    <b>15:43 </b>Wed, Sep 17


    Chapter 132 Not Coming


    His voice was cold.


    I froze. I instantly knew who he meant.


    <b>33 </b>


    Finished


    Thinking fast, I threw an arm around his shoulder. “Maybe she just couldn’t bring herself to show <ol><li>up. </li></ol>


    I mean, with everything that’s happened between you two, it’d be awkward for her to act like nothing’s wrong. She’s got her pride too, you know? But I bet she’ll give you her gift


    tomorrow.”


    I was sure of it. No way I’d gotten it wrong.


    Leslie used to like Kirby that much–how could she not know his taste in watches? That watch she bought had to be for him. No question.


    “Hey, isn’t that Leslie?” someone in the crowd suddenly shouted.


    Kirby shot to his feet like lightning and strode straight for the entrance.


    I sighed and followed behind.


    But when we got there, no one was around.


    “Why the hell are you shouting like that?” I snapped at the guy who caused all themotion.


    He flinched, especially when he saw Kirby’s dark expression. Awkwardly, he pulled out his phone.


    “My friend just sent me a video. Leslie’s at their party…”


    Before he could finish, Kirby snatched the phone from his hand.


    The video showed a group of men and women dancing together. Off to the side, a few others were drinking. Leslie stood there holding a ss of wine, smiling as she watched the dancers.


    Everyone was dressed elegantly and extravagantly. Leslie’s ornate evening gown made her stand out even more–so dazzling it was hard to look away.


    Sitting near her were Eric and Astrid.


    “Where is this?”


    Kirby’s voice was ice–cold,


    The guy immediately replied, “Oh, it’s a new bar that just opened…”


    Kirby’s breathing turned heavy.


    Chapter 132 Not Coming


    What overseas trip?


    That was pure bullshit.


    :


    Just an excuse not to show up to his birthday party.


    <b>33 </b>


    Finished


    Mch happened to pass by. Kirby nced at him, tossed the phone back <i>to </i>the guy, and said coldly, “You’re not getting your bonus this month.”


    I nced at Mch. Poor guy really didn’t do anything.


    Everyone else at the party had a st–except for the birthday boy.


    Kirby left midway. No one even knew why.


    I followed him to the newly opened bar.


    By the time we got there, Leslie’s group had already cleared out.


    Send Gifts


    138