Cecilia’s pov
The mont I heard Remy ntion a late-night snack, my internal alarm bells started ringing.
I caught the silent signals he exchanged with one of his companions, and my suspicions imdiately grew.
There was no way I was letting Alpha Sebastian get involved in whatever sche they had in mind.
I walked over to him with asured, deliberate steps—trying my best to appear calm and collected even though tension was coiling in my chest.
When I reached his side, I said loud enough for everyone nearby to hear, "Alpha Sebastian, your nutritionist strictly advises any eating after 9:30. I think we should skip this late supper."
His deep eyes softened as they t mine.
"Listen to you." he replied warmly, and I felt my heart flutter.
Almost imdiately, Remy’s face darkened. "You sure have a lot of authority over our Alpha Sebastian, Cecilia," he snapped.
I flashed him the professional smile I’d perfected over the years. "I wouldn’t dream of overstepping, Mr. Remy. But Luna Regina herself asked to keep an eye on his diet. That nutritionist is insanely strict—daily records, no exceptions. I’m just doing my job, no matter how tough it gets."
Remy’s sneer returned. "So you’re using Luna Regina to pressure ?"
I kept my tone cool. "I wouldn’t dream of it."
"If Luna Regina approves, then tonight’s al should be fine, right?"
He even pulled out his phone as if he were going to call her. "Maybe I should check with her directly?"
I knew he was bluffing—he thought I was making excuses.
Deep down, I wondered what kind of guy calls his mother late at night for permission to take his son out for drinks...
Luna Regina would probably show up herself and tear him apart.
That’s exactly why I ntioned his mother instead of his father. Alphas may worry about appearances and business, but when a Luna is protecting her child, she won’t hesitate to destroy anyone getting in her way.
After a long, uncomfortable silence, Remy cleared his throat. "Alright, it’s just a midnight snack—no big deal. No need to wake Luna Regina. How about we just sit for a bit? Don’t deny an old friend even a small courtesy."
Alpha Sebastian then turned his gaze to , eyes dancing with amusent. "Would that work for you?"
His tone, his choice of words, his expression...
He was laying it on way too thick!
[Too much! You’re going too far!]I wanted to scream.
[We’ll never clear our nas if you keep talking like that!]
Remy looked ready to explode with frustration.
"Fine," he growled, barely containing his anger. "Let’s just sit without eating. I’ve compromised enough, Cecilia. Keep pushing, and I swear I’ll lose my temper."
At that point, the tension had escalated so much that I decided not to press further on Alpha Sebastian’s behalf.
After all, the resort was a joint investnt between their companies.
I glanced at Alpha Sebastian, silently asking for guidance.
"Uncle Remy looks ready to cry," he said cheerfully, as if trying to diffuse the situation. "Let’s humor him and just sit for a while."
I just nodded reluctantly. "As you wish."
Stepping back, I couldn’t help but notice how unusually cheerful Alpha Sebastian was.
Was he really not worried about Remy’s secret sche?
That wasn’t like him; he was never careless.
After all the back-and-forth, we agreed to head over—even if we weren’t eating.
Later...
The restaurant buzzed with activity.
People sat around a long table laden with various dishes, and the enticing aromas filled the air.
Remy took the head seat while Alpha Sebastian sat in the position of honor to his right.
I stayed nearby with Remy’s secretary at a discreet distance, keeping an eye on things.
Remy even arranged for Mindy to sit beside Alpha Sebastian.
I thought, [So he hasn’t given up yet.]
Then my gaze shifted to the woman Remy had exchanged signals with earlier.
She wasn’t one of the four socialites he had invited, nor was she Remy’s secretary.
Instead, she was a woman with delicate features and a clearly enhanced, Instagram-worthy beauty—exactly the kind that dominates social feeds. She sat right next to Mindy.
Soon everyone began eating.
"Alpha Sebastian, a little porridge won’t hurt. It’s really healthy," the Instagram-model announced as she stood to ladle a bowl of porridge.
Her long, manicured nails hovered over the rim, trembling slightly.
Normally, that might have seed like an innocent mishap—maybe she burned her fingers or sothing.
But given Remy’s earlier signals, sothing about her gesture felt sinister. Was she sprinkling so kind of powder?
Alpha Sebastian thanked her politely but didn’t touch the bowl.
Despite Remy and the others praising the porridge as if it were divine, insisting it would be a sha not to try it, he remained unmoved—and everyone was baffled by his stubbornness. Eventually, Remy seed to give in.
anwhile, Mindy made several failed attempts to grab his attention during the al.
As things settled down, I felt a little relief.
Then I noticed the Instagram-model standing and leaving the table. She passed by , trailing a faint scent of cherry liqueur, and never returned for the rest of the gathering.
When Alpha Sebastian finally rose to leave, Remy escorted him to the door, the rest of the group trailing behind like a pack of eager puppies.
At the entrance, I glanced outside and saw the Instagram-model again—this ti stumbling along a small path near the villa, clutching what looked like a bottle of water, her steps unsteady.
[So she bailed on her mission and decided to enjoy the night instead, huh?]
I shifted my focus back to Alpha Sebastian as we returned to the villa.
The mont we stepped in, I made a beeline for the kitchen, desperate for a drink.
I’d been standing alert all evening without a single sip, and my throat felt like sandpaper.
"I’m hungry," Alpha Sebastian called out casually. "Would you make sothing to eat?"
I froze mid-sip.
[What happened to that strict diet excuse he always uses?]
I set down my barely-touched water and opened the refrigerator.
Unfortunately, there wasn’t much inside—just so fruit.
I washed a few and arranged them on a plate.
Alpha Sebastian studied the fruit, his brow furrowing slightly. "Cecilia, you’re becoming increasingly negligent in your duties."
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