#Chapter 116: Calling in Favors

Alexander POV】 My phone started to ring almost as soon as I ended the call with Ella. I glared at the screen as I saw it was the venue. They had a lot of nerve to violate a contract with me, but I had to keep my anger in check. I kept my voice calm and firm as I answered. “Have you called to explain yourself?” There was a pause before a woman responded. “Alpha Black?” “You’ve canceled my booking and given the time slot to someone else,” I said. “Explain yourself.” “How do you know about that?” she asked in disbelief. “It only happened late last night.” “Discretion isn’t David Lake’s strong point,” I said pointedly. “Perhaps you should think more about the character of the people you do business with.” There was a long pause and I could hear papers shuffling on the other line. “I can’t apologize enough, Alpha Black,” the woman said, a hint of fear in her tone. “It was a mistake.” “It wasn’t,” I said, cutting her off. “Don’t lie t