The Billionaire Alpha’s Contract Lover by Caesar Erickson novel Chapter 24

Chapter 24
“Griffon…”
Preston, who had recovered from his shock, hurriedly called out
to him, but Griffon didn’t even turn his head.
Roman looked at Griffon’s back and asked, “Something wrong with your cousin?”
Preston smiled tightly. “He’s the Alpha of the Knight Pack, so he’s under a lot of pressure. Occasionally, he lets his temper get the better of him. Please don’t mind his behavior. He didn’t mean offense. I’ll drink a glass of wine on his behalf as a punishment.”
After finishing it in one gulp, Preston put down the glass and said gently, “You two have fun. I’m going to check on my Alpha.”
He maintained his politeness and manners throughout the conversation, and since there was no reason to keep him any longer, Roman nodded and said, “Until next time.”
Preston nodded, put his shirt back on, picked up his suit jacket, and hurriedly left.
Khloe looked like she wanted to play another game. But seeing that Preston had left, she had no choice but to toss away the cards in her hand and follow him quickly out the door.
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Then, Roman and Taya were left in the private room, the silence deafening. Roman was a little frustrated, and rubbed the space between his eyebrows.
He had originally hoped that after having some fun, they could discuss the project, but Griffon had abruptly left before he could even bring it up.
And there was definitely something going on between Griffon and Taya, though he had no idea what that could be. The Alpha’s behavior toward Taya had been deliberate. Especially after Roman had announced that he’d slept with Taya.
He was no longer in the mood to play. He waved his hand and dr ove the others out of the private room.
After everyone had left, he narrowed his gaze on Taya.
Taya sat still in her kneeling position, drops of red wine dripping down her face. The deep red of the wine running down her fair cheeks, almost like tears, made her appear stunningly beautiful, yet also deeply sad.
He didn’t care about her feelings right now, though. All he cared about what figuring out just what the h ell was going on that he wasn’t privy to.
Roman’s pack needed to get this project with the Knight Pack, needed to rise up in the ranks and become more respected among the Midwest packs.
One way or anything, he would get his answers. “Do you know