The Alpha's Hidden Heirs (Selene and Kane) novel Chapter 96

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I stared at the card for a long time, my fingers tracing its edges. I had no idea who had sent it. 

It was a direct challenge. Clenching the card tightly, I tossed it into the trash can. 

“I’ve seen plenty of Alphas struggle with strong women standing beside them as equals,” I muttered. “This so–called warning means nothing to me.” 

I climbed back into bed and shut my eyes, willing myself to sleep. 

When I woke up, morning light streamed through the window. Yawning, I stretched and glanced outside. 

“A new day, a new challenge,” I murmured to myself, swinging my legs over the side of the bed. 

I opened my suitcase and pulled out a dress before heading to the shower. After washing up, I slipped into the dress and stepped out of the bathroom. My eyes immediately landed on the bouquet of red roses sitting beside the bed. 

The memory of the card and its message resurfaced. Shrugging off the thought, I grabbed a towel and began drying my hair. 

Standing in front of the mirror, I took a moment to examine myself. I applied light makeup, then ran a brush through my damp hair until it was dry. Once I was satisfied with my appearance, I grabbed my phone and dialed Rachel. 

“I’m ready,” she informed me. “I’ll meet you in the lobby.” 

We all gathered for breakfast, discussing our project as we ate. Afterward, we headed to the Moonveil -Pack’s corporate headquarters. 

“Pleasure to meet you, CEO Selene,” Tate Vaughn greeted me with a firm handshake. 

Tate was the older brother of Alpha Darius Vaughn, the pack’s leader. He was much older than me- probably in his late forties. Because of their significant age gap, Tate had passed the Alpha position to his younger brother last year, but he still managed the pack’s business affairs. 

I handed over my project proposal, and Axel stood beside me as we discussed it with Tate. Rachel and the other managers were also present for the meeting. 

“I’m impressed,” Tate said after reviewing the details. “This proposal can benefit us in multiple ways. As expected, the princess of the Iron Crown Pack never fails to deliver.” 

His praise was enough to assure me that our company had a solid shot at securing the deal. 

I glanced at Axel; he looked pleased, flashing me a proud smile. 

Axel had strategically decided to present our proposal last, knowing from his sources that other packs had strong projects as well. By going last, we ensured that Alpha Tate would be more focused on our pitch rather than dwelling on the earlier ones. 

Tate requested a few modifications, and we agreed to make the necessary adjustments. 

“Thank you,” I told him. 

“See you at the conference tonight,” he said. “May the best company win.” 

Once we left the office, I exhaled deeply. This deal was crucial–I needed to prove myself. I had spent 

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years honing my skills, preparing for challenges like this. 

Axel patted my shoulder reassuringly. “Relax. We’ve got this. No one can outdo us.” 

I nodded in agreement. 

Rachel, on the other hand, was already excited for the evening. She chatted about all the places she wanted to visit. I liked her–she was practical, kind, and easy to get along with. 

I promised her that, no matter the outcome, we would take time to explore the pack’s territory once our 

work was done. 

By the time we left the company, it was already lunchtime. Axel led us to a nearby restaurant, where we enjoyed a meal together before returning to the hotel in the afternoon. 

We all took time to freshen up and prepare for the conference. 

I glanced at the white dress laid out on the bed. Slipping it on, I immediately felt more polished, more professional. Tonight, I needed to project strength. 

I applied makeup, concealing any signs of exhaustion, and ensuring I looked sharp. As I got ready, my eyes landed on the bouquet of red roses again. 

Despite the ominous warning behind them, I had to admit–they were beautiful. 

I grabbed my phone and stepped into a pair of white heels. Pulling my hair into a sleek high ponytail, I turned side to side in front of the mirror, assessing my reflection. 

Once I felt confident in my appearance, I left my hotel room.