Vanessa’s POV
Taking a deep breath to calm my rising frustration, I faced my employees with a forced smile and spoke in a tone laced with irritation. I couldn't possibly describe how angry I was, but I kept it in. All in due time.
"I need to step out for a bit. Handle anything that comes up while I'm gone." Their nods of understanding did little to alleviate the tension building within me.
Walking beside Alpha Alexander, his arrogance practically oozing from every pore, I struggled to keep my composure. His sense of entitlement grated on my nerves like sandpaper against skin, and each step we took together felt like a silent battle of wills. Despite my efforts to maintain my professionalism, his overbearing presence threatened to push me over the edge.
I stood firm, my resolve set, pr
