Chasing His Scentless Mate (Caroline) novel Chapter 7

Chapter 7: Chapter 7 Fire Me

Caroline’s POV

As Clara was explaining everything to me, I carefully noted down all the important information. We had established a good work rhythm, and the afternoon was flying by. She told me someone from the IT Department would bring me a company phone that should be kept on at all times.

Soon after, a tall, skinny guy with a nerdy look entered the room and was startled when he saw me.

"Wow! Um... sorry, who are you?" he asked.

"Miss Caroline Bennett?"

I nodded, keeping my smile professional. He grinned and held out a new phone and tablet.

"These are for you. The phone’s set up with your company line. Alpha’s number is already in your contacts, and your work email is ready. The tablet has the company system and both your schedule and Alpha’s loaded. Need any help with them?"

I smiled back. "No thanks, I can manage. Your name was...?"

"Leo, from IT. Fifth floor if you need anything."

"Thanks, Leo. That’s helpful."

He turned to leave but looked back. "You’re really pretty, Caroline. Are you with anyone?"

After two years of raising my pup Liam alone, I’d learned to guard my heart well.

"I’m not looking for a mate right now," I told him simply. He smiled and said to let him know if I changed my mind, then left.

I could hardly believe my ears. After the unprofessional conversation, I dragged myself back to my desk with a belly full of anger.

Just as I sat down, the phone rang again.

"Thorne Enterprises, Executive Office. How may I help you?"

"You again?" The deep, powerful voice on the other end carried a hint of impatience. That Alpha presence was palpable even through the phone. I began to wonder if I had done something wrong.

"Yes, Mr. Thorne. Still me, your new assistant. Haven’t forgotten me already, have you?" I tried to keep my voice professional.

"You’re quite good at reminding people."

"It’s my job, sir," I replied through gritted teeth, growing impatient myself. Even an Alpha couldn’t be this rude!

"You’re quite bold." He seemed surprised.

"And you’re quite rude." I shot back without backing down. Rory whimpered inside me, anxious about my disrespect toward the Alpha, but I couldn’t hold back anymore.

"Have you forgotten who your boss is?" His voice instantly turned cold. "I have little patience and don’t accept challenges to my authority."

"And I don’t accept unwarranted rudeness!" I slammed the phone back onto the base, trembling with anger.

What a crazy Alpha! I was just doing my job properly. He treated me like an enemy. I was still staring at the phone in shock when Clara appeared behind me.

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