#Chapter 460: Commonplace

Nathan The night seemed to drag on as I circled the party, essentially making my rounds; chatting with one Alpha about sports here, chatting with another Alpha about stock prices there, the usual. Ever since Olivia pointed out the… truth about the women at the party, though, my conscience felt a bit heavier. I had been completely oblivious to all of the prostitutes, thinking that they were just friends or family. Oh, how wrong I had been. And now, their coquettish stares and smirks behind champagne glasses made it all the more uncomfortable. I wanted to go home, with my wife, but I couldn’t just yet. This party was important for appearances, regardless of the company. Eventually, I found myself waiting for a fresh scotch refill by the bar when the household butler suddenly materialized out of seemingly thin air at my elbow. “Pardon me, Alpha Nathan, but Alpha Dan requests your presence in his study at once to discuss… private matters.” I straightened, my feeling of surpr