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James's company,though,made some big moves, they snatched many of our projects.
When James texted to meet at our old spot,I ignored him.
But he said if I didn't,I'd keep being fooled by Lucas.
I trusted Lucas but wanted to hear what James had to say.
We met at a niche café.
"Vicky,any chance for us to get back together?"James stared at me.
I questioned his sanity.
"You called me for this?What's better about you than Lucas?"I glared at him.
He bristled like a cat with a stepped-on tail.
"You think he loves you?Then why would he hide his real identity?"
"You're two completely different people.Come back to me,Vicky.I'll marry you now.Didn't you want that?"
His face made me sick.
"You're delusional.Get some help."
I moved to leave,but James grabbed my sleeve.
"Vicky,you still love me,right?I'm your first.You won't let me crash,will you?"
I yelled for him to let go.He pulled harder.
"Beg Lucas to spare my company,please!"He tried dragging me into his arms.
A figure rushed over,punching James to the ground.
"Sis,you okay?Told you to wait,but you came alone."
I pointed at James,scrambling up."No blood relation,right?Beat him up."
My wolf pup,tail wagging,pounced at my enemy.
I don't take losses.Once he toyed with my heart,he paid three million.
Today,he manhandled me—my boyfriend's fists were fair.
As Lucas led me out,he showed me his red knuckles,whining for me to kiss them and make him feel better.
I wasn't shocked when Lucas joined my company.While I was going through data late at night,he'd spot errors instantly.
I had accidentally seen our company's financial statements on his phone.
He didn't say anything,so I didn't ask.He'd crack eventually.
At his first meeting,Lucas announced the news of James's company’s collapse.
False contracts,stolen patents,tax evasion—James was done for good.
We later learned that James,leveraging distant village ties and his degree,worked at our HQ once.
With connections,he went solo.Kicked out of HQ's city,he started fresh here.
But he crossed the prince.A quick audit sent James to jail.
Lucas,in a sharp suit and gold-rimmed glasses,exuded dangerous charm.
Passing the break room after a meeting,I overheard girls talking.
"Mr.Carter's so hot.Saw his chest under that shirt?Muscled."
"Bet he's got abs."
"Time for my battle dress.Maybe he'll notice me."
I stopped."Lucas's pecs are chiseled for sure,and he's got eight abs."
The pretty girls gaped,shocked.
"He uses orange-scented body wash,loves sweet and spicy,and gaming."
"Ms.Evans,what're you saying?"a girl with big eyes asked,confused.
"I’m talking about my boyfriend.You were just discussing him,right?I know him better."They stared,stunned.
I pushed open Lucas's office door.
Grabbing his tie,I said,"You're hot today.Can I kiss you,Mr.Carter?"
Lucas closed his eyes,puckering like a concubine awaiting favor.
I pecked on his lips,whispering,"I'll deal with you at home."
I had considered quitting after guessing his identity.
But seeing his texts to his dad,asking to work at another place to avoid giving me pressure,I softened.
Long-distance or this?
I stopped resisting being colleagues.
Let colleagues gossip—better than girls plotting to seduce him all the time.
The prince is mine.My kept pup?No one's gonna steal him away.
