Alpha's Regret: The Seventh Time was Forever

Chapter 203 – You’re a storm, Sera

Voren stayed off to the side like he always did when the spotlight wasn’t meant for him, blending into conversations with investors while the rest of the room buzzed with excitement, cameras flashing and reporters circling like hawks, all hoping to get even a single word out of him, but he turned them down one after another without hesitation, not out of arrogance, but because today wasn’t about him.

This was Seraphine’s moment, and he wasn’t about to take even a fraction of it away from her.

From where he stood, his eyes kept drifting back to her, drawn in without effort, taking in the way she carried herself in that tailored pantsuit that hugged her just right, every step she took steady and confident, every word she spoke commanding attention without trying too hard, and for a brief second, something almost like admiration settled deep in his chest, mixed with something quieter, harder to name.

She wasn’t just beautiful, but powerful, the kind of woman who built something out of nothing and made it look effortless, even when it wasn’t.

And honestly, the more he saw her like this, the more he couldn’t help but think of Ravyn, and how badly his friend had lost someone like her, because this wasn’t a small loss, but the kind that followed you for the rest of your life.

Voren didn’t rush over. He waited. Watched. Let the crowd thin out around her slowly until the noise softened and the space around her finally opened up, because if he was going to speak to her, it had to be on his terms. Calm, respectful, and without interruption.

"Sera," he called once he stepped closer, his voice low but steady, carrying just enough warmth to be noticed as he extended his hand toward her. "Or should I say chairwoman? Congratulations on this mind-blowing launch."

Seraphine lifted a brow, clearly not expecting him, surprise flickering across her face before she placed her hand in his for a brief second, her touch light, almost cautious, before pulling back like she’d reminded herself to keep a boundary in place.

There was something about Voren that always kept her on edge, not fear exactly, but awareness. One second he felt calm and collected, and the next, there was a quiet edge to him that made it hard to read what he was really thinking. She didn’t understand where it came from, and maybe that was exactly why she refused to get too close.

"Coming from you, that means a lot," she replied, holding his gaze just long enough to acknowledge him, though there was a hint of curiosity in her eyes, like she was trying to figure him out and kept coming up short.

his pockets as his attention stayed locked on her, "I always knew you were going to make it big, but this... this is on a completely different level. I don’t usually

a second, his expression softening, something

And there’s nothing and no one out there strong enough to

held his gaze a little longer

more to say, like something else sat right at the edge of his thoughts, but before he could get it out, his

reached into his suit

without meaning to, catching something rare in his expression as he answered, a softness in his eyes that didn’t match

he said into the phone, his tone

that look was gone just as quickly as it came, like it had never been there

planning to stay longer," he said as he turned back to her, "but something important came up. I have

you again for coming," Seraphine replied politely, watching as he gave

two seem to be getting along

of nowhere, and Seraphine turned sharply, her shoulders tensing for a

she said, letting out a

still waiting for the day you finally

lightly. "You really do have a great sense of humor,

filled with conversations, celebrations, and endless congratulations, but by the time it finally wrapped up and Seraphine left with