17. Erics Jealousy

Eric has been away all week. He hated travelling, but that's part of his job. When he got a call from the investors, the Alpha had no choice but to go. Initially, he thought of sending Adrian or Nicholas, but both of them were busy with their work.




Nicholas had to get the young group to sign with them while Adrain involved with the Grammy campaign. They had to make sure they secure maximum nominations for their artists.




The entire week he was away he couldn’t help but think about the omega. His pretty assistant. It was very unusual for him, which is why he tried picking up different omegas. The Alpha hoped that he would forget about her eventually. As he tried to kiss them, he imagined Alyssa's soft lips and the way she was so responsive under his touch. She blossomed like a flower, so innocent and pink.





Eric was annoyed that he let an omega take over his life again, control him and make him weak. He experienced where that led him, and he was not interested in falling for the same trap again. That’s why Eric decided something over the weekend.





The Alpha was going to make her leave. Firing her in front of everyone would only damage his reputation. Also, it will give an ego boost to the omega into thinking that she won. As if! That’s the last thing he needed. The omega was already challenging.




He can make her quit and wish she never interviewed for the job. Although that would take a lot of effort and time, he was ready to do it so that he could stop thinking about her luscious lips and the things he wanted to do to her.




When he entered the office, everyone was busy with their work. The receptionist greeted him with a flirty smile which he ignored and went on. He assumed Alyssa to be with Adrian because he’s “friendlier” than him.




Eric headed straight to his office and plopped on his chair. The easiest way to channel her anger was to assign her a task. That’s why he called his friend, also a businessman.




Oliver Grant was the Vice President of Grant Records. His company made the best premium quality types of vinyl for the record labels. That’s why the three of them know his company.



“Hello?”



“Eric Bellini is calling me! Oh my god! How did you remember this peasant today?” His friend's high pitched voice rang in his ears.




Eric rolled his eyes. He should keep Adrian away from Oliver. His friend seemed to be rubbing off on him. The Alpha should’ve known as Oliver and Adrian are drinking buddies.




“It's work-related.”



Oliver snorted. “Of course.”




“Don’t get all dramatic now. I’ll meet you in the cigar lounge this weekend.”




His friend made a sound. “Okay. What's up?”





“I am sending my assistant. She’ll give you the file consisting all the details. Mail me for further queries.”





“Assistant?” His voice over the phone sounded sceptic. “Eric, bud I love you, but you know I don’t appreciate your slutty omegas coming to my building. Especially when all they do is ask me about you."




The Alpha cringed. He was aware of that. The previous assistants were a little bit too invested in his life and wanted to know everything about him.





“This one's different,” Eric replied, his voice dripping with mocking innocence. He heard his friend huff over the phone.



“Oh?” Oliver laughed. “How?”




Eric swallowed the lump in his throat as he thought about her. “She’s a young omega from the village. Very dedicated”





“An omega? Dedicated? Two things you usually hate in your assistants” Oliver snickered. “I'll have to take your word on it. How long has she been working for you again?”





“Not for long I hope” He pressed his lips together.




Oliver made a sound. “What’s that now?”




“I want her to quit this job which is why I’m sending her to you. Hold her in your office as long as you can. Got it?”




“You’re evil” Oliver sighed.




Eh. Alyssa had the guts to stand up to him. She claimed herself to be ready for any challenge. More than that she’s the first one to get under his skin truly. It only made him push her away from him.




Eric smirked. “Yeah? Tell me something I don’t know.”
***

He called the omega in his office and handed her the file.



“Take this file to Grant Records and hand it over to Oliver Grant, the Vice President.”



Alyssa looked hesitant as she accepted the file. “Okay?”



“Why do you look so nervous?”



“Because I am sure there’s something else.”



Eric cackled. “You’re right. I want you to be back under an hour. Can you do that?”




She rolled her eyes. “Of course.”
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Eric kept staring at the clock, elated that there’s an only minute left. Maybe he got her good, after all. As he was about to grin in victory, the door was pushed open. Alyssa stood on the other side, huffing and puffing to catch her breath.




His eyes widened. The clock hit the twelve hand, and he let out a sigh.




“I gave him the file” She wheezed.




Eric twisted his mouth. What can he even say? He dismissed her.




A few minutes later he decided to take a walk when he heard Paris voice. The Alpha immediately peeked inside the room only to notice Alyssa and Paris.




Alyssa giggled. “I flirted my way to get back here in time”




Eric glared at her. No wonder.




“With Oliver?”



“Mmh”




Paris gasped. “No way! How scandalous of you.”




“Yes, how very scandalous.” Eric cleared his throat, pushing at the door.




Both the ladies turned to see him, their eyes wide.



Paris gulped and glanced at Alyssa who just glared at the Alpha without an ounce of fear in her eyes. That irked him even more.




“Mr Bellini, how may I help you?” The omega blinked at him.




Eric narrowed his eyes at her. “You can't flirt with my business associates, Ms Rivers.”




“Why not?” The omega challenged.




Paris awkwardly coughed. “Umm...Excuse me”



Eric pointedly stared at her to which she pointed towards the doors.




“I have to go do that... thing.” The beta rushed off and was gone in a blink.




As soon as she left, Eric turned towards Alyssa. She held his gaze. Neither of them spoke as they just stared heavily at each other.




Without warning, the Alpha reached over and grabbed her wrist, pulling her into his office. The last thing he wanted was the staff to hear them in the open hallway. Ignoring her protests, Eric slammed the door behind him.





“What the hell is wrong with you?” She exclaimed, raising her voice.




The Alpha glowered. “My friend Oliver has a mate.”




He heard her swallow, her resolve almost crumbling.
“So? It was innocent flirting,” She sighed in frustration. “Also, why am I even explaining myself to you? How is it your business who I flirt with?”




Eric deflated for a second. He had no business getting jealous over something like that.




“What you do reflects me,” Eric grind his teeth together. “And my company.”





“I need people to respect me but if my assistant is acting like some tramp-”





Alyssa squealed. “Tramp?! Excuse me! Aren’t you a hypocrite?!”




Eric scowled at that.




“Just because I’m new here do not think that I don’t know your kind. Paris told me everything about you.” Alyssa made a face. “I know about all those past secretaries. I know you like to hire omegas with slutty outfits that only want to get in your pants, and I am ruining your reputation?!”




“That’s none of your business! You are my assistant, my employee, and my...” Eric snarled, cutting himself off. Why did he say that?





Alyssa raised her brows. “Your what? You kissed me once! Do you think you suddenly have a claim over me?”




Eric twisted his lips at that. Her eyes burned so brightly, staring at him. He slowly approached her, and she backed away, till her back collided against the cold wall behind her. The omega barely winced.





The Alpha had no idea what took over him, but he leaned down and pressed his lips against her. His wet mouth was hot on her, and she stiffened against his hold. As he dipped forward, her long eyelashes flutter shut. They’re suddenly so close that he could feel her scent encompass him.




Eric didn’t hesitate to take what the omega was offering in that precious moment, her delicious sweet mouth. He licked the bracket of her mouth, almost groaning at the taste.




Wanting her to return the contact, the alpha teased her little tongue languidly. A foreign sound formed in her throat, sexual and needy. A calling, that made the base of his cock swell.




The press of her fingers against his chest had his staggering back. Realisation dawned him.



Jerking away, he swallowed, mouth dry and yearning as the omega turned all delicious shades of pink. The kiss was a challenge, almost daring the omega to kiss anyone else besides him.




He wasn’t supposed to kiss her.



“How’s that for a claim, omega?” He growled, trying to appear unaffected.



“F-Fuck you” She panted while pushing him away and storming out of his office.
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