Reba’s POV
People <b>make </b>mistakes, Elizabeth countered smoothly. I was upset, but I’ve had time to reflect. Your secretary h been showing me some of our past projects. Their was great potential there, Dominic”
1 bit the inside of my cheek to keep from correcting her characterization of thest half hour. Dominic vayes flicked to me, his expression softening slightly as he noticed my difort.
*Reba is an invaluable member of my team,” he corrected coldly. And she should be easing hack into her duties, not running around retrieving files for someone who physically assaulted her.”
Elizabeth’s smile didn’t waver. “Such strong words. She’s been most helpful, though perhaps a bit… slow, I’ve been waiting almost an hour for a simple document request.”
I felt a wave of dizziness wash over me, and I reached for the desk to steady myself. Dominic’s hand immediately tightened at my back, offering support.
“Are you alright?” he asked quietly, his eyes scanning my face with concern..
I nodded, though the <b>room </b>seemed to be tilting slightly. “Just a little lightheaded. I’m fine.”
His jaw tightened<b>, </b><b>and </b>he turned back to Elizabeth. “Sterling Group is not interested in renewing any partnership with the Collins Group. Now or ever. And you are no longer wee in this building. I’ve been courteous enough not to press charges for what you did to Reba, but that courtesy has limits.”
Elizabeth’s smile faltered slightly, but she recovered quickly. “Perhaps we could discuss this in <b>private</b>? I have an exciting proposition that might change your mind.”
“There’s nothing to discuss,” Dominic stated firmly. <b>And </b>after what happened <bst </b>time you were alone with Reba,
not leaving her side while you’re here.”
<i>“</i><i>I’m </i>not a threat,” Elizabeth said with a hollowugh. “It was a moment of weakness. Surely you understand those.” Her eyes darted toward me meaningfully. The Collins Group is willing to ept <b>a </b>much lower percentage than before. We value long–term rtionships.
Dominic’s expression remained unmoved. “My answer is no. And I’d <b>like </b>you to leave. Now.”
Elizabeth’s polite facade slipped, <b>her </b>eyes shing with anger. “You’re making a <b>mistake</b>, Dominic. Our families <b>have </b>been allied for generations. All this because of one human girl? What would your father say?”
“My father would say exactly what I’m saying,” Dominic replied calmly. “That anyone who harms a member of the Sterling pack faces consequences. Reba isn’t just ‘one human girl–she’s my mate and future Luna. And you’re lucky that all you lost was a business partnership.”
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The shock <b>on </b>Elizabeth’s face at the word “Luna” was almostical, Her eyes widened, darting from Dominic to me and <b>back </b>again. “Luna? You can’t be serious. She’s human!”
“<b>Very </b>serious,” Dominic confirmed, his arm sliding <b>around </b>my waist. “Now, this conversation is over. Security will
escort you out.“
As if on cue, tworge men in suits appeared from the elevator, clearly having been summoned by Vivian.
Elizabeth stood rigid for a moment, her <b>face </b>a mask of hatred and disbelief. Then she gathered her purse with jerky movements. “This isn’t over, Dominic. The <b>pack </b>elders won’t stand for this–a human Luna? It’s unprecedented.”
“Times change,” Dominic replied simply. “Goodbye, Elizabeth.”
I watched <b>as </b>she was escorted to the elevator, her back ramrod straight, dignity intact despite her humiliation. Only when the doors closed behind her did I let out a shaky breath, sagging slightly against Dominic’s supportive frame.
“Take a break,” he murmured, guiding me to my chair. “I shouldn’t have let her get anywhere near <b>you</b>.”
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Vivian quickly brought me a ss of water. I’m so sorry, Reba. She arrived while I was filing something, and by the time I realized who she was, she had already spotted you.”
I took a grateful sip of the cool water. “It’s not your fault. I just didn’t expect to see her here after… everything.”
“She won’t be back,” Dominic promised, his voice hard. His eyes softened as they returned to me. “Are you sure you’re alright? That was a lot of stress you didn’t need today.”
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