Chapter 69: Claire Slept With Alexander’s Father!
Chapter 69: Claire Slept With Alexander’s Father!
(Aria’s POV)
Richard was dressed impeccably in a formal suit, his dyed black hair combed meticulously back from his forehead. Looking at him now, I had to admit that compared to the average middle–aged man in his forties or fifties, my father–in–law appeared remarkably youthful.
Years of fitness training had maintained his muscular physique. He certainly didn’t look like he was approaching fifty.
As Richard surveyed the room, I instinctively tensed and shifted closer to Dominic, who placed a protective hand on my lower back.
“He’s looking for someone,” I whispered.
“Claire,” Dominic confirmed, nodding toward the other side of the room where Claire had just finished her photoshoot with some territory officials.
We watched as Richard approached Claire, who turned to him with visible surprise.
“Alpha Richard, why are you here?” Claire’s voice carried to us despite the crowd. Her reaction didn’t seem fake; she genuinely appeared not to have expected him.
“Of course I came to show my support to my dear Claire!” Richard smiled broadly, immediately stepping closer to her. “You don’t
know yet? I invested in your next healing preached
out to hold Richard’s arm. “Thank you, Alpha Richard.
“What?” Claire’s eyes widened with surprise as
I watched them coldly from my partially hidden position. The mere thought that my suspicion might be true made my stomach churn with nausea. Their interaction seemed too intimate for a father–in–law and his son’s future mate.
“Drink some water.” Dominic handed me a glass of warm water, noticing my discomfort.
“Thank you.” I took it quickly, grateful for his attentiveness.
After drinking the water, I felt the nausea subsiding. However, when I looked up at where Claire and Richard had been standing, they had disappeared.
“Where did they go?” I stood up instinctively, scanning the crowd.
“Don’t worry.” Dominic’s palms suddenly pressed on both sides of my head, gently turning it in one direction. “They went over there.”
I spotted them heading toward a hallway leading away from the main reception. I hurriedly moved to follow them, but Dominic grabbed my wrist, holding me back.
“Wait a minute,” he said calmly.
“Wait for what?” I asked, anxious not to lose sight of them.
Dominic’s lips curled slightly, his smile both evil and playful. “Wait for dry wood to meet the raging fire.”
I stared at him, understanding his meaning. “Worthy of being a cunning Alpha…”
Time passed minute by minute as we waited. My anxiety grew with each passing moment, but Dominic remained leisurely beside me. He even disappeared briefly, returning with a plate of moonberry fruits.
“Have some,” he offered, holding the plate out to me.
The sweet–tart berries helped calm my nerves, but I couldn’t stop glancing toward the hallway where Claire and Richard had disappeared.
After I’d eaten half the fruit, Dominic stood up and said, “Let’s go and watch the show.”
I quickly put down the fruit plate and followed him to where Claire and Richard had vanished. The awards ceremony was being held in a five–star hotel with multiple corridors branching off from the main reception area.
“What should I do? I can’t find them…” I whispered, feeling frustrated. The whole purpose of coming here today was to discover
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the relationship between Claire and Richard, but now I’d lost them.
After the rustling sound of fabric against fabric, Richard’s voice changed to a husky growl. “Claire, you’re not wearing anything underneath… Are you waiting for me?”
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