He Marked Another Luna, So She Slept With His Alpha Brother

Ch. He Marked Another Luna, So She Slept With His Alpha Brother 35 He Marked Another Luna, So She Slept With His Alpha Brother 35

Chapter 35

Roman’s POV Post

I watched Camila disappear into a room before glancing at the number beside the door. Whitmore Group. The very room where I was scheduled to meet Miss Whitmore. My steps slowed. What was Camila Hart doing in there?

A memory surfaced. At Luna Catherine’s birthday dinner, everyone had been waiting for the Whitmore family to arrive. Rumour had it that Amelia Whitmore might finally introduce her elusive granddaughter, Evelyn Whitmore, to the public. Neither Amelia nor Evelyn had shown up. Camila, however, had made an unexpected appearance, looking as though she had stepped straight out of a fashion magazine.

At the time, I hadn’t thought much of it. Now, standing outside the room reserved for my meeting with Whitmore Group, I found myself reconsidering the coincidence. Could there be more to the Whitmore heiress’s sudden decision to take charge of the family business than I knew?

A faint smile touched my lips. Interesting. I wasn’t one to jump to conclusions, but I intended

to find out more about the woman who had suddenly stepped into the spotlight.

I pushed open the door and walked in. Camila was already inside. She turned at the sound of my entrance and rose from her seat. Surprise flashed across her face before she quickly composed herself.

“Alpha Blackwell.” Her tone carried a warning, as though she expected me to cause trouble.

I pulled out the chair opposite her and sat down without waiting for an invitation.

“I’m here on important business,” she said, her voice firm. “I don’t have time for your pranks.”

“Important business?” I leaned back in my chair. “What sort of business?”

“None of your concern.”

My smile faded slightly. She was conducting important business in the very room where I was supposed to meet the Whitmore heiress. That was an interesting coincidence.

“Everything about you seems to find a way to concern me, sister-in-law.”

Her cheeks warmed at the familiar provocation, but she quickly regained her composure. I hid my amusement and reached for my phone beneath the table. I sent a quick test to Elis.

‘Inform Whitmore Group that NEXZONE won’t be attending the meeting tonight.’ After sending the first message, I typed another.

‘I want a complete background report on Evelyn Whitmore. Everything you can find.’

Across the table, the man beside Camila received a call. He listened quietly, his expression growing more serious as the conversation continued. When he ended the call, Camila

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immediately turned to him. “What is it?”

He hesitated before answering in a low voice. “NEXZONE Group has cancelled the meeting They said the CEO has had an unexpected change of plans.” I heard every word. My hearing was far too sharp to miss a conversation at that distance.

For a moment, Camila remained silent. Then disbelief gave way to unmistakable inntation. I nearly laughed. “Looks like someone has stood you up.”

Her eyes snapped towards me. “Does that amuse you?”

“A little.”

“Then find something else to amuse yourself with.”

The man shifted beside her. “Would you like me to make other arrangements?”

“No. There’s no need.” Camila shut the folder in front of her, the sharp sound betraying her frustration.

I raised a hand to summon a waiter. “Bring me the menu.”

She stared at me as though I’d lost my mind. I couldn’t help it. Watching her struggle to keep her temper under control was becoming far too entertaining.

After placing my order, I turned my attention to the man. He sat beside Camila, composed and attentive, looking perfectly comfortable in her company. Something tightened in my chest.

I didn’t like him sitting so close to her. The feeling was unexpected and thoroughly irritating. I had no claim over Camila, and I had no reason to care who accompanied her. Yet the sight of another man at her side rubbed me the wrong way.

I studied him briefly before looking back at her. “Are you not going to introduce us, or have you found another stranger to help you get revenge?” I deliberately emphasised the last two

words.

Colour crept into Camila’s cheeks, but she held my gaze. “Julian and I are no longer together,” she replied coolly. “I’m free to move on with my life. And for the last time, I’m not your sister-in-law. Stay out of my business.”

My eyes shifted to the man again. He was young. Well-dressed. Presentable enough. He straightened under my scrutiny, though the tension in his shoulders didn’t escape me. I offered him a smile that carried little warmth.

“Is that so?”

Camila’s expression flickered for an instant. I couldn’t tell whether it was irritation or discomfort, but she quickly concealed it.

I leaned forward, resting my forearms on the table. “Then do me a favour, Camila.”

She raised her chin. “What now?”

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“Introduce me to the man who’s apparently taken my place.” My gaze moved briefly to the man before returning to her face. “I’d like to know who managed to replace me so quickly.”/

amila’s POV

The news that NEXZONE had cancelled the meeting left me staring at the documents on

the table.

I’d spent most of the previous night studying the company’s projects, investments, and partnership history. I’d refined our proposal until I was satisfied that Whitmore Group had something valuable to offer. I had even arrived early to ensure everything was ready. And now, Westers couldn’t be bothered to show up.

My fingers tightened around the edge of the folder.

Was this how NEXZONE conducted business? Did its CEO believe that being powerful gave him the right to waste other people’s time?

I was furious, but I forced myself to take a slow breath. Losing my temper wouldn’t change anything. I would deal with Westers later.

Unfortunately, Alpha Blackwell sat opposite me, clearly determined to ruin my evening. Not only had he ordered food in a room where he had no business being, but he also seemed intent on spending the entire time throwing snide remarks my way.

“Why don’t you introduce yourself to my assistant?” Roman’s gaze shifted briefly to Kent beside me before returning to my face. “I’d like to meet the man who’s apparently taken my place so quickly.”

A fleeting sense of guilt stirred in me, but I quickly dismissed it. What did I have to feel guilty

about? I was single, and Roman and I were neither lovers nor friends. We’d slept together twice. Nothing more.

I didn’t owe him any explanation over what I did with my life. I simply ignored him.

He smiled as though my silence just encouraged him. I could have asked him to leave, but I knew he wouldn’t. Besides, I was hungry, and the waiters had already begun serving our meal. If he was determined to stay, let him. Perhaps watching me spend time with someone else would finally convince him that my life didn’t revolve around him or Julian.

I picked at my meal for a while before noticing that Kent had barely touched his steak. “No appetite? Long day, I guess?” I asked him.

He smiled politely, “A busy one, but nothing I can’t manage.”

“Make sure you don’t work yourself to exhaustion. I need you in good health.”

“I’ll keep that in mind.”

Before I could say anything else, Roman pushed a small plate towards me. “Try this.”

I looked down at the food. Roasted artichoke hearts had been arranged into a flower-like

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pattern. I raised an eyebrow. “And what exactly am I supposed to do with this?”

“Eat it, presumably.”

“I can see that. I’m asking why you’re offering it to me.”