I felt embarrassed beyond belief. I didn't care to explain anything to Xavier, but I couldn't let Alpha Sebastian suffer these baseless accusations.
"Alpha Xavier, stop being delusional," I snapped. "The Alpha Sebastian has zero interest in me. He doesn't even like women!"
My words effectively silenced the entire room.
After an excruciating pause, Alpha Sebastian fixed me with a look that somehow managed to convey both appreciation and speechless indignation. "Secretary Cecilia, thank you for your... promotional efforts on my behalf. I should reward you properly for that."
With that, he stood and walked out.
Belatedly realizing my mistake, I called after him, "I didn't mean you like men, I meant—"
The door slammed shut.
I closed my mouth, mortified.
Xavier narrowed his eye
