Chapter 230:Confrontation and Revelations

(Roman's POV) I closed the heavy mahogany door of my study and gestured for Maxwell Bennett to take a seat. The Beta sat promptly, his posture perfectly straight as he watched me reach for my cigarette case. The silver case gleamed in the dim light as I flipped it open. I lit a cigarette, taking a long drag before tossing the pack to Bennett. His hand caught it midair with practiced ease. "That Quinn family doesn't need to exist anymore," I stated, my voice devoid of emotion. The smoke curled upward as I observed Bennett's reaction. He was in the middle of lighting his own cigarette when he paused, the flame dancing inches from the tip. Understanding dawned in his eyes as he processed my words. Bennett knew me well enough to recognize the difference between Scarlett's plan at the mall and my actual intentions. I had restrained myself only to appease my mate in public. "I understand, Alpha," Bennett replied carefully, finally lighting his cigarette. "Miss Winters' plan regarding t