Katelyn’s POV

Nancy stood gracefully, her presence commanding attention even in this intimate setting. She turned to Ethan, her smile polite but professional.

“Ethan, I’d like you to meet Miss Katelyn,” she said, her voice smooth and confident. “She’s the new editor-in-chief of Forbes magazine.”

I rose from my seat, extending my hand with a poised, easy smile. “Alpha,” I greeted him, my tone light, as if he were any other acquaintance.

Ethan stared at me, his eyes widening ...