"This wasn't my intention, Elliot. You must believe me..." Shirley continued to cry as she grabbed onto my arm.

I pulled away from her, letting her hands fall to the bed beside her and a defeated sob escaped her lips.

"Even so, what makes you think I'd want to take a drug at a business meeting, Shirley?" I asked, shaking my head.

"I thought we could celebrate the new alliances formed last night. The meeting went so well. I miss my old friend; the one who used to go clubbing with me. I just wanted to reminisce and have fun..." Panic consumed me.

Did I really sleep with her last night?

"Silver was here too and she let it happen!" She added quickly.

I froze at her words and narrowed my eyes at her.

"What do you mean Silver was here?"

She sniffled and wiped her tear-filled eyes.

"I believe Beta Leo called her at some point after you started to lose control. She showed up here and she looked frustrated. I offered to take you to the hotel room, and she agreed."

My heart, which was once so full, shattered in a heartbeat.

"Silver let you take me to this room?"

Shirley nodded as more tears filled her eyes.

would sleep. I never

longer be heard through my ears because the only thing I could think was, "Silver let

Silver's POV

say, Silver. These paintings are incredible. You did these yourself?" Mr. Wilson asked as he went through my portfolio.

have you been

school. I dabbled with it but didn't take

exhibit. Of course, we will pay you a fair price and a healthy compensation for any artwork that we happen

over

liberty of having this contract drawn up. It'll list the payments that will be wired to your account for each painting

the numbers I was seeing. It was a pretty fair wage; way more than I could have dreamt. However, I

if I took this contract with me, Mr. Wilson? I'd like my lawyers and husband to take

looked puzzled but he

course. I wouldn't want you to sign anything that makes you

smiled politely

told him as

immediately my phone started to ring. When I

answer button and pressed the phone to my

"Hello?"

his voice sounded

I told him, my brows furrowed.

at the hotel last

remember our night last night? A ping of

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