Watch Me Win Alpha (Olivia and Ethan) novel Chapter 4

Chapter 4

I arrived atHawthorne Manoraround 11 AM.

As I approached the main entrance, a sweet, overly cheerful voice drifted out through the partially open windows.

“Yay! I won again!” The girl’s tone was playful, but there was a flirtatious edge to it, the kind meant to tease a lover. “Are you letting me win on purpose, Ethan?”

I paused, my hand hovering over the door handle. I didn’t need to see her to know who it was.

Chole Windsor.

I realized the real purpose of Melina, she wanted to humiliated me..

I took a slow breath, letting Yve’s quiet growl settle in my chest, then pushed open the door and stepped inside.

Ethan was in the living room, his head turning sharply when he caught sight of me. For a moment, his eyes flickered with surprise, quickly masked by a flash of annoyance. “What are you doing here?”

I walked in, slipping my sunglasses off and tucking them into the pocket of my loose white T-shirt. I hadn’t bothered with makeup today, just jeans and a comfortable shirt. I met his eyes, “Your mom didn’t tel you? She called me.” I continued, “Didn’t know you were back from London so soon. Or are you a magician now, managing to be in two places at once?”

His jaw tightened, a flicker of guilt flashing in his eyes. He didn’t respond.

Before he could recover, Chole stood up from the plush velvet sofa. She brushed an invisible speck of dust off her thigh, showing off her perfectly manicured fingers.

“Hi,” she extened her hand, stepping closer with a bright smile. “I’m Chole Windsor. It’s nice to meet you.”

I looked at her outstretched hand for a second, then deliberately ignored her.

Melina entered the room. She wore a tailored black dress, her hair swept back in a flawless chignon, a perfect image of power and control. Her eyes moved over me briefly before settling on Chole.

“Chole, darling,” she said, taking Chole’s hand in both of hers,”I hope you’re having a good time today. Make your- self at home. This is your house too.”

I felt a muscle in my jaw tighten, but I kept my face neutral.

Melina’s eyes flicked to me, her expression cooling instantly.” Ah, Olivia. You’re here.”

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She turned back to Chole, her tone still warm.” This is Ms. Hawthorne, the manager of the Hawthorne Group. She’s here on business.”

It took every ounce of self-control not to roll my eyes. She made it sound like I was just another employee, someone here to deliver a report, not the Luna of the pack or her son’s wife. It was a subtle dismissal, a deliberate way to tell Chole that I was no threat.

I ignored her, my eyes drifting back to Ethan. He didn’t even try to defend my position.

“Didn’t you say we had business to discuss? Let’s get it over with.”

Melina’s smile tightened slightly.” We can discuss it another day. You’re here now, so why not join us for a meal?”

I exhaled slowly, already tired of this charade.”I’m not here for a meal, Melina. I have other things to do.” I turned to leave, my back already to them.

Her voice sharpened, “I am still the pack luna, Olivia, and I have asked you politely to stay. What is this attitude of yours? No manners at all.”

I paused, my hand stilling on the back of a leather chair. I turned slowly, meeting her icy stare with one of my own. “Fine. I’ll stay for a meal.” I met her gaze without blinking.”Just make sure you don’t regret it.”

Chole, sensing the tension, quickly tried to lighten the atmosphere, “Oh, that’s perfect. I was just telling Ethan how much I enjoyed winning our little game of Silver Moon Toss earlier. I’d love to keep playing.”

Chole’s smile froze for a second, her fingers tightening around the ring she still held. She forced a thin, strained smile. “Lucky shot.”

I let a careless smile spread across my lips, leaning back slightly.” Maybe.” I shrugged, “Last time I played this was at the Alpha Foundation dinner with Ethan.”

The remark hit its mark. Chole’s face tensed, her grip on the ring tightening as she prepared for the next throw.

Melina stepped in quickly,” Dear, it’s just a game. The important thing is to have fun.”

I shrugged, stepping back.” Of course. But some people get carried away too easily.”

I didn’t miss the way Melina’s eyes flicked to Ethan, a silent accusation in them.

In the next few rounds, I almost hit every ring, each one sliding smoothly around theMoon Pillarwith a clear, satisfy- ing clink. Meanwhile, Chole’s throws grew increasingly off-target, her rings clattering against the base or falling short entirely.

I noticed the slight tremble in her fingers as she reached for another ring, her forced smile tightening with every miss, her eyes flashing with barely concealed frustration.

Melina’s expression grew more strained with each missed attempt, her jaw clenching tighter every time I hit my mark. She glanced at Ethan, as if hoping for some intervention, but he remained silent.

I stepped back, dusted my hands lightly, then walked to the nearby sofa. I set my final ring down on the polished side table, folding my hands neatly in my lap, my eyes meeting theirs without flinching.

“Want to keep playing?” I asked, my tone light, almost bored.

Chole’s hand curled tightly around the last ring, her knuckles turning pale, lips pressed into a thin, strained line.

Melina shot me a sharp, furious look, her eyes narrowing into thin, dangerous slits.

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