Marked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 170

**The Heart I Buried for You by Serene Lockwood**
**Chapter 170: Show Me the Scores**

In the imposing atmosphere of the conference room, where nearly fifty pairs of eyes were fixed on her, Deanna managed to maintain an air of tranquility.

Yet, at that moment, the man who commanded the room sat directly across from her, an imposing figure at the center of it all.

His eyes, catching the light just so, sparkled with an enigmatic glint. Deanna couldn’t quite discern if it was merely the way the light hit him or if there was a genuine hint of playful amusement lurking in his gaze.

Suddenly, a wave of nostalgia washed over her, and she felt as if she were back in her school days, standing nervously before her classmates while a teacher scrutinized her every move from the audience.

A tingling sensation crawled across her scalp, a mix of anxiety and determination.

Maurice, her colleague, approached Luis with a deliberate stride, crouching down to accommodate his slightly heavier build.

“Mr. Eaton,” he began, his tone professional yet respectful, “Skyline Construction has already selected two prestigious design studios for this project. We are now looking to finalize our selection with one more studio. Therefore, we have invited representatives from two studios to present their concepts once again, and we will reassess to choose the best fit.”

Luis’s eyes brightened, a flicker of interest dancing across his features as his long, slender fingers drummed lightly against the polished table.

“Then please, proceed. Let’s not keep our designers in suspense. I’m merely an observer here, so carry on without concern for my presence.”

His words flowed with an ease that belied the authority he wielded as the Alpha of the Mooncrown Pack.

But who among those gathered would dare to act as if this powerful figure were nothing more than a bystander?

Maurice turned to Deanna, his voice steady, “Ms. Wiley, the floor is yours.”

Deanna inhaled deeply, her heart racing as she focused her gaze beyond the sea of expectant faces, attempting to ignore the palpable intensity of their scrutiny.

“Good afternoon, everyone. I’m Deanna Wiley from Bluewave Studio. Today, I’m excited to present our design proposal tailored specifically for the Skyline Construction resort project, featuring unique design elements that set us apart.”

Building upon Zelena’s original blueprints, Deanna had infused her own creative ideas, transforming them into something truly special. As she articulated her vision, it felt as though the room collectively envisioned the resort in its most ethereal form, and she could see nods of approval ripple through the audience.

Once she concluded her presentation, a sense of accomplishment washed over her, and she nodded appreciatively before stepping down from the stage, her heart still racing.

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