Delay 140_Mated by contract to the alpha

Chapter 140

 Reba’s POV

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 His words hit a sore spot. I had concealed Dn’s threats until the situation spiraled out of control. But was that really why he was sending me away?

 “What about you?” I asked carefully, stirring my juice nervously, “Aren’t youing too?”

 Dominic avoided my gaze. “I have pack business andpany meetings. I’ll be staying here.”

 He stood up, adjusting his tie. “Raymond will take you soon. You should pack.”

 Without waiting for my response, he turned and left the dining room, leaving me alone, feeling rejected and abandoned. Everything was happening too quickly, too suddenly, like a nightmare.

 But when I recalled thest look Dominic gave me–that restrained pain and determination–I suddenly understood: he was tired of me. This was just the beginning, his first step to get rid of me. Once I left the vi, perhaps I would

 never be allowed to return.

 Back in the room, I closed the door and let the tears fall silently. I once thought I had experienced the worst heartbreak when William betrayed me, but now I understood–that was merely a scratch on the surface. True heartbreak is when you fall deeply in love with someone you can never have, and they begin to push you away.

 I took out my phone and saw Sofia had already texted to confirm today’s ns. She sounded excited–clearly Dominic had arranged everything without telling me.

 With trembling fingers, I replied to her message, trying to sound normal. But when I put down the phone, reality hit me again–Dominic was sending me away, and I was powerless to stop it.

 I mechanically began packing, cing clothes and necessities into my suitcase. With each item I folded, my heart broke a little more. Was this the beginning of the end? Just weeks ago, I was suffering from William’s betrayal, and now I found myself in a rtionship that might prove even more painful.

 After finishing, I sat on the edge of the bed, constantly checking my phone, hoping Dominic would text to exin everything, tell me it was all a misunderstanding. But the screen remained dark, reflecting only my own blurred image staring back at me.

 I dragged myself downstairs with swollen eyes and my packed suitcase. I had barely slept, constantly wondering why Dominic had suddenly be so distant. Was it because I mentioned our contract? Or had his fascination with me simply worn off?

 Raymond stood in the center of the foyer, immediately stepping forward to take my luggage when he saw me. “Good morning, Miss Brown.”

 “Where’s Dominic?” I asked, looking around but seeing no sign of him.

 9:02 Thu, Sep 25 B

 “Mr. Sterling left for the office, Raymond answered, his tone professional but his eyes showing a hint of sympathy. “He asked me to ensure you and Miss Rodriguez arrive safely at the resort.”

 So he wouldn’t even see me off. That realization cut like a sharp de straight into my heart. I fought back tears, nodding silently.

 Diana emerged from the kitchen holding an elegantly packed breakfast box. “For the journey,” she said softly, handing it to me, her eyes reflecting understanding andpassion.

 I epted the box, my throat tight with unshed tears, only able to nod in thanks. I didn’t trust my voice, afraid I would break down if I spoke.

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 Following Raymond out of the vi into the morning sunlight, I looked back onest time at the luxurious residence that had briefly been my sanctuary. I wondered if I would ever return. Perhaps when I came back from the resort, Dominic would politely inform me that our “contract” was over.

 Raymond drove Dominic’s ck Bentley smoothly toward the mountain resort. Sofia was already waiting inside, and when she saw me, she embraced me warmly but quickly noticed my swollen eyes.

 “Oh my God, Reba, are you okay?” she asked quietly.

 I forced a smile. “Just didn’t sleep well, don’t worry.”

 Sofia didn’t seem convinced, but she was considerate enough not to press the issue in front of Raymond. Instead, she began enthusiastically discussing our destination.

 “This resort’s Instagram is absolutely stunning! Private hot tubs,kefront suites, and world–ss spa treatments!” She scrolled through photos on her phone to show me. “Dominic is really generous!”

 I could only nod mechanically, clutching my phone tightly, checking periodically for messages from Dominic. But the

 screen remained dark.

 Through the rearview mirror, I noticed Raymond asionally giving me concerned nces, and the silentmunication between him and Sofia, as if they knew something I didn’t. This made me even more uneasy.

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