OLIVIA
Austin's fake cough caught my attention, and I turned to face him, curiosity dancing in my eyes. "Olivia... I have a question. But I'm not sure how you'll take it. But I'm curious," he began, his voice tinged with uncertainty.
I offered him a reassuring smile. "Austin, sure. Ask me. I won't bite you."
He cleared his throat, his gaze steady yet tentative. "Well... I heard your clients mentioning a guy's name. Ely. I don't want to pry into anything personal. And besides, I don't have any right to. But I can't help but wonder, who is this guy? Is Ely the same guy as Alpha? Or is this another guy?"
My heart skipped a beat, his question catching me off guard. I hadn't expected him to bring up Ely, especially after our lunchtime conversation. I took a moment to compose myself before r
