All Chapters of I teamed up with my ex-husband’s rival Alpha: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

The regional court chambers were quiet and rigidly formal.I sat next to Dominic at a polished wooden table. Across the aisle sat the lawyer representing the surviving Elders. He looked nervous. He kept shuffling his papers and adjusting his collar. He knew he was fighting a losing battle, but he had to play his part.The presiding judge was a stern, older wolf with sharp gray eyes. He held the digital tablet Carter had prepared for us. He looked at the foundational blueprints I had highlighted."Let me be perfectly clear," the judge said, his voice echoing in the quiet room. "You are stating that the Vanguard corporate tower was constructed across public municipal lines.""Yes, Your Honor," I answered smoothly. I stood up, projecting total confidence. "The blueprints clearly show the subterranean support pillars extending thirty feet past the legal boundary of the private lease. The construction was entirely illegal. Therefore, the private lease the Elders hold is void."The Elders

The evening air was crisp and clear.I stood in front of the full length mirror in the bedroom. I smoothed my hands over the soft fabric of my dress. It was a deep emerald green, falling perfectly to my knees. It was simple, elegant, and entirely different from the sharp corporate suits I usually wore.Tonight was our very first real date.We were leaving the estate. We were not attending a political dinner. We were not inspecting a property. We were just going to a quiet, exclusive restaurant in the city center.The bedroom door opened. Dominic walked in.He wore a tailored black suit with a crisp white shirt, the collar slightly open. He looked absolutely breathtaking. When his icy blue eyes landed on me, he stopped walking. The raw admiration in his gaze made my pulse race."You are stunning," Dominic whispered. He walked slowly across the room. He reached out and gently traced the line of my jaw. "I am going to have a very hard time focusing on my food tonight."A warm blush sprea

The large glass table in the center of the room was currently covered in glossy magazines, fabric swatches, and digital tablets.Mrs. Higgins was in her element. She paced around the table, holding a digital stylus, acting like a general commanding troops. My mother sat next to me, pointing out different floral arrangements on a tablet screen."I think white roses are classic," my mother suggested softly. "But maybe we could add some yellow orchids? To match the sapphires in your ring.""Yellow orchids are stunning," Mrs. Higgins agreed, tapping her stylus against her chin. "But we must consider the climate. If we hold the ceremony outdoors in the estate gardens, we need flowers that will not wilt in the afternoon sun. I will contact the premier botanist in the city tomorrow.""Let us slow down just a bit," I smiled gently. I picked up a fabric swatch. "We have not even decided on a date yet. We need to figure out how much time we actually have before we hire botanists."Mrs. Higgins

It was morning and we were at the obsidian boardroom. I stood at the head of the polished mahogany table and smoothed out the final structural schematics for the new corporate pavilion. My heart beat with a steady and confident rhythm. I wore a tailored navy blue blazer over a crisp white blouse. The silver ring on my left hand caught the sunlight and cast tiny rainbows across the paper.Dominic sat to my right. He wore a sharp charcoal suit and looked as handsome as ever. His icy blue eyes watched me with deep pride. He did not say a word because he knew this was my project. He gave me the floor and trusted my vision thoroughly.The double doors opened and Mr. Sterling walked into the room. The older trade investor did not look happy. He was followed by a younger man I had never seen before.The new man wore a sleek beige suit. He had sandy blonde hair and a very charming smile that did not quite reach his eyes. He walked with an air of casual arrogance. He took a seat next to Sterli

The Obsidian estate was in a state of beautiful and organized chaos.When Dominic and I walked through the grand foyer doors we were immediately greeted by the sight of dozens of white and yellow floral arrangements. They were stunning. Vibrant yellow orchids were mixed with soft white roses and draped elegantly across the marble entry tables.Mrs. Higgins stood in the center of the room with a digital tablet in one hand and a clipboard in the other. She was directing three delivery workers with the precision of a military general."No no no," Mrs. Higgins instructed loudly. She pointed to a tall floral archway near the stairs. "The orchids need to face the doorway. We want the guests to see the yellow accents the moment they walk inside. Turn it slightly to the left."My mother sat on a velvet sofa nearby with a cup of tea. She looked highly amused by the entire situation."You are doing a wonderful job Mrs. Higgins," my mother praised softly."Thank you dear," Mrs. Higgins replied w