Chapter 5: His side

Cade Salvians, is the only Alpha known for his overbearing dominance, arrogance, and belief in true love, not lust. He was not the buff kind of Alpha but his body structure was enough to make one salivate.

His aura was so strong, like a magnet forcing you to bow down and fold your knees. He had a sharp tongue, speaking anything he thought was true and this adds to his charisma. Women and men alike run after him but no one succeeds. Nobody has caught the Alpha's eyes.

As the President of a company, Cade’s routine was to check the mall once every week. There were times that he visits without everyone's knowledge. Once a month he will check the branches located in other countries, that's how serious he was in business. 

No time to slack off, a second wasted was a million loss. Only fools with no ambition stay stagnant. 

"Mr. President! Here is the schedule for today."

Cade was walking on the second floor of the mall; this floor was mostly selling dresses that the only upper class can afford. Customers needed to set an appointment first before they can enter any of the stores.  "Is there an important meeting today?"

As they were walking, he noticed the slender man dressed in white smiling widely at his companion. So wide that the man's face will tear if he smiles some more. So wide that it annoys him.

Tsk! trying hard to get laid.

His eyes turned dark after seeing that scene, he lost his appetite to tour his gigantic mall. Everywhere he turns he found an omega either chatting so loud or flirting so openly. Annoying, he thought.

"Yes, today is the signing of the contract with the clothing company for a wardrobe-"

"Let's go then." He walked toward the exit going to the parking lot, having a meeting was better than seeing omegas and alphas flirting. It irritates his eyes the most.

"Mr. Salvians!"

Seeing the reflection on the steel door, Cade recognize the person who called him. The omega that was flirting a while ago, the one brimming with a smile to the alpha in front of him. Oh! guess his flirting didn't work with that guy.

Normally, he wouldn't respond to anyone calling him Mr. Salvians or his name but he was suddenly curious about this omega's trick of seduction. He already experiences an omega who bump into him and excrete thick pheromones, an omega who followed him to the hotel, an omega sent by some business partners, and an omega who professed love… so he was really curious about this trick this time.

Brave soul! Are you after me now? Show me your filthy card then.

"What?" but no matter how curious he was he could not reveal it in his tone so he could only speak a word in response.

"I have a proposal for you."

A proposal? Okay. I commend the reason. Let's see what's the "proposal".

"Proposal?" His voice was flat, with no hint of excitement just pure annoyance. He knew that this was just pure seduction and he was just indulging the other party for a while. What proposal? An alpha like him cannot be fooled easily.

"En. Proposal. I work in the fashion industry; you have your mall. We can collaborate, all my designs will be exclusive to you"

Cade was awed; he did not expect that response. Nothing he wanted at all? He thought it was impossible. Everyone wanted something in return. Nobody does business knowing it will go down the drain. Was it sex? Love? My seeds? Or my mark? It should be one of these.

"Condition?" He had to ask. He needed to be sure. There must be something this guy wanted and...

"You will be my muse... everything else, you can decide."

Cade paused for a second but because his back was facing Seth, his expression was unknown to the other. That's it? Just be your muse? I don't believe it. Resting his case, he walks towards his car while leaving the final message, "My secretary will contact you."

His eyes were fixed on the rearview mirror, seeing that man in white who was left speechless he thought of an idea that will amuse him. "Call him after a week, we'll take his offer."

"Yes, Mr. President."

"Also, cancel the other wardrobe proposal. We can only cater one."

His secretary paled after hearing him. That project was already in the signing stage. No, it was supposed to be signed today! It has been more than a month since the company approached them for a partnership.

"... but Mr. President. That company-"

"Cancel it. I want to see how the top richest person does his business."

The secretary could only swallow his saliva and wipe his beaded sweat, "Okay, Mr. President."

Cade may be arrogant and fierce but he was serious when it comes to business so even if he had another reason as to why he accepted Seth's proposal, he will still do his part to make the collaboration work and profit. It just so happened that he had to give up the old proposal to give way for the new proposal.

When he arrived at Seth's studio, he was amazed at how disciplined all the staff was. The studio was clean and Seth was taking the lead very well. A very admirable sight for the Alpha.

"Hello! Mr. Salvians."

Cade saw him extend his hands and for a while, he pondered if he should shake Seth’s hand or not. Should I shake his hand? Better not or he will take the wrong idea. In the end, he really did not shake the other’s hand.

"Please sit-down Mr. Salvians."

Cade sits in the chair pointed out by Seth. He wears a serious face as he looks at him all smiling and friendly.

"Would you like something to drink?"

You're so happy to see me? You’re making it so obvious

"You have five minutes to sell your proposal to me."

After saying this he realized that he must have been a little rude. He was a businessman and therefore should not lose his temper but it was already spoken.

"Okay. Everyone, get out. Mr. Salvians and I will discuss this privately. Nobody enters until we're done."

His heart skips a bit after hearing the authoritative voice of Seth who looks him in the eyes. With those eyes, he can sense an overwhelming power he had never seen in any other omegas. They were just a bunch of lousy, flirtatious humans. Not worth giving any attention to.

 So, he has this side.

"No need. They can list-"

"No. They need to leave. Out. Everyone."

As a dominant Alpha, nobody dares to dominate him. Nobody dares to cut him while speaking and nobody challenges him like Seth was unconsciously doing. This arouses the competitive side of the alpha. The side of wanting to dominate, to tame the omega in front of him.

"Shall we begin, Mr. Salvians?"

Soon he was given a pen making his ego hit twice today by an omega.

He was not looking for love. The business was all that matters to him, love can wait business can't. So, for him, he was amused knowing that the person who rise above him was a worthy opponent. Nothing feels more rewarding than beating a strong and capable rival. The result was sweeter than any other.

But there was a part of him that wanted to dominate Seth like an Alpha to an Omega. Inside him was a little voice telling him to touch, to cling… but the voice was so low that he brushed it off. As for the reason, he doesn't know. He might find out later or might not. 

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Behind the scene:

Cade: Did I do well on my part?

Seth: En! You look like a very fierce lion ready to devour his prey anytime.

Cade: r-really? can I get my reward now?

Seth: reward???

Cade: [*points to his lips] I- I want my r-reward [pouty lips]

Seth: Ah. what should I do with you? my boyfriend is so cute MWAHHHHH :)

mibu_mibu: Please get a room [side eye] respect single. [another side eye]