²²WHAT ABOUT YOU AND RYOTA

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WHAT ABOUT YOU AND RYOTA

Carlson put down the champagne glass, like he was taken aback; it's unclear from the plan he has. Whatever the old hag said was meaningless to him.

What's their relationship to begin with? Aren't they fuck buddies, or does he not know?

"Yes, Sachin and I are seeing each other quite often and found that we are compatible, and decided to deepen our connection, but also getting your blessing is what matters."

There was silence in between, and Carlson was showing his perfect side, and his background was enough to let the old man think without caution.

His intention makes them sit face-to-face.

It should've been done for a long time, if not for Ryo wanting to give it as a present after their wedding, which is taking so long.

He was also itching to get inside Ryo's pants, but who would have thought that what he was safeguarding was taken right under his nose? And he still hasn't settled the score with Sachin about that situation.

Someone way too old-fashioned, like Ryo, always telling him it should be done after the wedding, unkindly gave it to a random Alpha. Whoever that Alpha was, he won't let him live for the next sunrise if they meet.

And a prostitute was an insult to him as an Enigma.

His fist balled at the thought of Ryo lying naked, pounded by another man when it should've been him; his jealousy is unmatched at the scenes he created.

Unlike Sachin, who spread his legs immediately like his pants were easy to control, the connection between the two was undeniable, so he chose Sachin to get what he needed.

But the seed of doubt is facing him; the mansion was dug without a witness, and currently, they're just like a parasite to him. Should he ask about it blatantly or play?

"Hmmm."

Brandon swirled the wine inside the glass and took a sip before facing Carlson again.

There was something off about it, but he couldn't picture what was amiss.

It's not that he goes against the happiness of his son, and he will never do that.

He won't let the same thing that happened to him happen to Sachin, but to Ryo? He doesn't care a bit.

Ryo was born without his consent.

"But what about you and Ryota?"

It was the first time in ages that Brandon spoke Ryo's full name, which was shortened to put the famous name in shadow, forgotten by many.

Still, few in the elite society will surely grasp the existence of the name without ceasing, desired by everyone for that thing.

Brandon knows that the two grew up together, almost like siblings, and were already engaged, with the wedding looming in a few days.

"Sir---

"Call me Father since it's Sachin's happiness we're talking about."

Carlson's face twisted, silently coughing curses for the high and low treatment he received towards two different Omegas from their own father.

If his memory serves him right. He was never allowed to call him father even though he was long engaged to Ryo.

Compared to how short he had been with Sachin for a few fucks.

...ehem

...ehem

...hmm

He faked three more coughs to hide his expression.

"About me and Ryota?"

The name suddenly sounds nostalgic after it leaves his lips. It was never spoken of again, unlike in the past.

How he misses the fame connected to that name, if only his family were not too greedy.

"I know the wedding is just a few days ahead, but I can't bring myself to get married to him anymore after he sleeps with someone else, and to top it all off, a prostitute."

Carlson perfectly shows how betrayed he was, though Brandon was still hunting the discontented feeling he couldn't name.

"I'm out; whatever is between you and Ryota, it's better if you end that connection you have with him. What's important to me now is Sachin; as you can see, he is my son to the only Omega I love, so answer me honestly, are you really in love with Sachin? Or are you into something else?"

Suddenly Carlson's back can be wrung to fill a bucket, having those eyes staring at him like reading his soul.

He smiled like a winner without a diamond.

"Yes, and please give us your blessing."

Brandon gets the answer he wants, but not the unsettling feeling; he was the first to cut eye contact and have another sip of the wine.

"Our family may be rivals in some industry but also long-time-old friends; please take good care of my son."

The weights were lifted after being given the blessing that would only be wasted.

Carlson breathes in satisfaction because it will be easier for him to manipulate Sachin.

"Thank you so much, Father; your approval means a lot to me."

Carlson was about to get another sip, as a celebration, but both of their phones blared.

And seeing it was Ryo's post about having a good time. They ignored it with a toast and continued sipping their wine.

"He still dares to flaunt after he betrayed me."

Carlson said and threw a glance towards Brandon, who just shrugged his shoulder and poured himself wine back at the table, unlike him, who continued to scroll and was greeted by the worst.

He stood up aghast, and the reaction made Brandon curious, so he also opened his phone again.

"This is insane!"

Brandon exclaimed after reading the caption, and the comments section was on fire from different accounts, probably from the people present at the Reesidex lobby at that time.

Immediately, they contacted the source of the news to stop the video from spreading like wildfire.

But their call was not answered; the video can't be turned down, leaving the two slumping back on their seats speechless.

Until they heard footsteps coming down; it was Dini wearing PJs, looking a little disoriented.

It was Brandon who started the conversation first, before meeting those hazy eyes.