_Author’s POV_
“My company’s a sponsor of the award ceremony. So naturally, I’m here to make sure things go smoothly,” Calden casually replied, taking his seat beside Zarelle.
Zarelle couldn’t help but roll her eyes, uninterested in engaging with him. Just as she contemplated finding somewhere else to sit, George came up to her.
“Miss Feymere, so good to see you here!” George greeted her warmly, sliding into the seat on the other side of her.
Zarelle gave him a friendly smile.
“Oh, and Alpha Ashmoor, good to see you, too.” The actor seemed to have just realised Calden’s presence.
Calden glanced at George coldly, dismissing him with a disinterested attitude.
George scratched his head awkwardly, sensing the tension.
Zarelle took the opportunity to intervene, her voi
