Chapter 43

Cecilia ...I'll log into the cloud and pull up the audio file now.” Everyone went quiet as I opened my phone—but I could still feel eyes on me. Especially hers. I stared at Amara in disbelief. First Xavier trying to sabotage my career, and now her? Especially after I'd just thrown her a lifeline to save face in front of Sebastian. “Do you want to resign?” Alpha Sebastian asked suddenly, his tone unreadable.Or was he testing me? "Absolutely not!" I answered without hesitation. Divorce from Xavier or not, he had no right to make decisions about my career. Xavier's face turned ashen with fury. Beside him, Amara shot me a look cold enough to freeze blood. Alpha Sebastian, however, let a smile touch the corners of his lips. "Good to hear." He glanced at his watch before continuing. "The doctor says your leg injury needs at least a week to heal. Would you prefer to return to Denver? I can arrange for my private jet to take you back early." "That won't be necessary," I quickly replied. "I'll