Viya's POV
I rarely felt embarrassed, but this was a professional setting, and Caesar was my biggest client now. I reminded myself to maintain boundaries between personal history and work.
Taking a deep breath, I composed myself. "You're joking, Alpha Blackwood."
I walked into the room, closing the door behind me, only to discover with dismay that the only empty seat was right next to him. With no choice, I steeled myself and approached the table. Looking up, I found Caesar watching me with undisguised interest, his long fingers tapping rhythmically against the polished table.
"I can see it clearly—you are afraid of me," he remarked.
I fought the urge to walk out. "Alpha Blackwood, your reputation at Blackwood Enterprises must not be very positive if you constantly think p
