Chapter 4 New Agency

Xavion’s P.O.V. “What do you think about the new logo for the promotional campaign, Sir. Do you like it?” This was the third meeting in a row with my agency and the logo designs weren’t catching my eye. It seemed like my team was out of the new ideas, recycling the old ones. Balling my fists, I couldn’t conceal my frustration and banged it on the table. “Why does this coffee taste bland? Do I have to teach you a simple task?” Diverting my anger towards my assistant aka Beta Alvaro, I conveyed my pent-up discontentment appropriately. “Alvaro, you just need to add a special ingredient in the coffee to make it taste delicious. How hard is it? Can’t you do such a simple task?” Mr. Dario, my manager, took my hint, the embarrassment on his flushed face satisfied me. He stuttered while grabbing his files from the table. “These designs are incomplete, Sir. We will have a final meeting with our staff and get back to you soon.” Mr. Doris requested me to spare one more morning for his stupid project as well. “Sir, I will be truly grateful if you can allow us to show the designs next Tuesday. It’s …” Sipping my coffee, I cringed at its foul taste, Beta Alvaro literally forgot to put cinnamon in my coffee. Putting the cup with a loud clunk, I smiled professionally. “That will be great, Mr. Dario. See you next Tuesday.” This six-day delay to figure out a fucking logo was out of my mind. It was like I had hired a bunch of idiots as my dream team to manage my schedules. Firstly, I bid a formal farewell to Mr. Dario and then addressed the significant issues one by one. “How many times do I have to tell you to add cinnamon in my coffee, Alvaro?” I hardly stopped myself from splashing piping hot coffee at Beta Alvaro’s face, his family’s years of service had saved him today from my wrath. He hurriedly picked up the cup and bowed. “I apologize for the negligence, Alpha.” Alvaro took out cinnamon powder from the drawer and added it in my coffee mug, making it drinkable. I inhaled its lovely aroma, calming my taut nerves, but Alvaro’s noisiness didn’t let me relax. “Omegas smell like cinnamon. Aren’t they, Alpha?” His daring to poke his nose in my affairs received a blazing glare. He scratched his ear and chuckled nervously. “I was just saying, Alpha. Of course, cinnamon is very useful for health. Everyone should use it.” I was successful in calling off his bluff, but the traitor in my head voiced his opinion, interrupting a serious conversation at work. “Azlynn smelled like cinnamon, Xavion.” That was my wolf, Zion, tuned into an entirely different frequency. “I miss her, Xavion. How can’t you find her? Useless human!” After that contentious start of the morning, I wasn’t in the mood to hear more bullshit. So, I blocked my wolf directly. “Azlynn cheated on us and left. There’s no need to look for her.” And addressed Alvaro. “I am sick and tired of Mr. Dario. He rose to fame and power just because of me. But now, he is favoring wannabes to prove that he is a star maker.” Alvaro had also noticed Mr. Dario’s trickery, he said, “The grand football tournament is arriving, and yet he hasn’t finalized an acceptable logo. It can’t be a coincidence that ten of his new players already have their schedules and logos done for this season.” His report about my agency’s treachery turned out to be the last straw, so I decided to teach them a lesson. “Bring the list of new companies in Lake city, Alvaro. I will sign with a newbie and show them who is the boss here!” Growling furiously, I ordered to prepare legal papers to cut ties with Dario’s agency and rubbed my temple. The stress at work was killing me. I opened my laptop for work, the news of a new sports company’s launch immediately caught my eye. ‘CA cooperation’ was launched right before the season, taking part in the race. It was something I was looking for my manager. A new agency would sign me for less profits, delivering better performance with no drama. Pleased by the current situation, I instructed Alvaro to search for ‘CA cooperation’s’ owner. The day was finally on track, relieving my tension; however, an uninvited guest surprised me at lunch. “Good afternoon, babes!” Slander bare legs, long hair, and the face of an angel, this was the definition of my fated mate Valerie. She was here to meet me. “I miss you so much, babes. When will you come home?” Home? Never! Valerie stretched her porcelain arms to wrap them around my neck for a kiss. But I ignored her, speaking coldly. “Why are you here, Valerie?” Her sudden appearance could only have two possibilities. One: money. Two: my dad had sent her. Crossing the second possibility due to my exemplary relationship with my dad, I mind-linked my Beta to come to my office. “Tell Alvaro how much money you need. He will transfer it to your account. Now, leave! I am busy.” My ignorance offended Valerie, but still, she loosened the strap of her skintight dress and leaned in. “We are mates, Xavion. There are other things I need from you.” Fluttering her eyelashes flirtatiously, she traced her hand over my chest, hoping to get Zion’s reaction. However, he was also fed up with her. “Leave, Valerie. I am not in the mood!” I jerked her hand away. “I am not interested in you anymore.” Right after mating, Valerie shifted with my family without any discussion, disregarding my emotions completely. It was certain that the title of Luna and luxury was more important to her than Alpha Xavion. However, Valerie didn’t accept her fault and blamed the third party. “Is it because of Azlynn? You still love that bitch. Brother has told me that you are searching for her.” Her accusatory tone skyrocketed my fury, I shot back at her. “It’s none of your fucking business, Valerie. I am enduring this bond just to wait for your second chance mate. The day I find him; you will be out of my life.” According to the stupid tradition of my pack, I couldn’t reject her until her second chance mates appeared. So, this mate-bond had been haunting me for years. Valerie started crying, acting all innocent, her anguished orbs created an Oscar winning drama. “Why did you marry me when you love that slut? Azlynn slept with another man, bore his child, but still, she is the one for you.” Her wailing was halted by Alvaro’s entry in my office, he handed her a file. “I have processed your check, Luna. Please contact your bank.” Just like that, Valerie concluded her drama and left, leaving us aghast. Alvaro laughed at me. “I have told you that Luna will find out about your mission, Alpha.” It was true that I was searching for that backstabbing omega for closure, Azlynn didn’t give me the reason for betrayal. Like, why? Wasn’t I enough for her? What did he promise her that I couldn’t give it to her? Although these questions bugged me all the time, I tried to focus on my work for some distraction. “What’s the latest development about CA cooperation? Tell them that I will sign at fifty percent profit.” The deal I was offering was definitely in their favor; however, Alvaro’s reply added fuel to the fire of my anger. “The company’s boss has given the statement that they won’t approach you, Alpha.” Bloody hell! Was that lady nuts? Unable to keep cool anymore, I picked up my cell phone and commanded Alv aro. “There’s no need to talk to the boss. Give me the number of her secretary.”