My Professor Is My Alpha Mate
#Chapter 143 – Banquet

Enzo's POV

"What the hell is wrong with you!?” Max growled as soon as we left the living room. “How could you say that to her! Go back there and fix it, you asshole!!!”

He was furious; he had never been this furious with me before.

The look on Lila's face I would never be able to get out of my head. I don't know what came over me and why I chose to drive a knife into her like that. But remembering her talking to her friend on the phone about how this was only sex.

I thought that's what she wanted anyways.

"Of course, that's not what she wanted, jerk. She's never going to forgive us. You should have seen how hurt her wolf was. Our mate is hurt and it's your fault entirely. You need to fix this, Enzo.”

I knew he was right; I couldn't just leave it like this.

I opened my room door to see if I could speak with Lila, but she wasn't there.

Maybe this was for the best.

Lila's POV

I couldn't let this get to me.

I lay in bed with my knees pressed against my chest and tears ran down my face. This was almost as painful as being rejected.

Why did he insist on torturing me so much?

“Maybe it's a misunderstanding?” Val whispered; her tone was strained, and I could hear the pain she was feeling. It hurt me even more. I hated that my wolf was feeling like this.

“I got a cab,” I told him.

“I was hoping we'd be able to talk.”

“I think you said it all earlier this morning,” I said, peering up at him. I was hoping he wouldn't be able to see the hurt on my face.

“I wanted to explain a little further...”

"And what would be the point of that?” I asked, raising my brows. “Honestly, Enzo. It's fine. I get it. We don't need to talk about it anymore. I think it's better if we just did what we came here to do and left it at that.”

He looked like he wanted to say more, but I turned away from him to continue my work.

“Is everything okay with you two?" Cassidy-Ann asked from across the office.

"We are fine,” I said quickly. “Alpha was just here to check on me, but he’s leaving now.”

"Oh..." Cassidy-Ann pouted. “Well, then, I'll see you tonight, Alpha Enzo.”

I could feel his eyes on me for a little longer, but I refused to meet his gaze.

Soon, he was gone.

Later

Wearing the dress that Brianna and Becca picked out I felt like a princess. I curled my hair slightly and let it down so it would drape over my shoulders and delicately down my back. I put on a little makeup, which I rarely wore, and then slipped on the shoes that Brianna and Becca had already picked out for this dress.

I made sure to take a lot of pictures as well because they made me promise I would if I were to wear this dress for any reason.

I really didn’t think I would have the opportunity to wear it, but Cassidy-Ann pointed out that the banquet was going to be elegant and there would be a lot of hot shot artists and rich folks at this event.

Which meant I had to dress to impress.

By the time I left my room, Enzo was waiting for me in the living room. He wore a formal tux with a red tie, and I couldn't help but notice how incredibly handsome he looked. My heart nearly skipped a beat in my chest before remembered that I was still hurt and upset with him

But at that moment, my wolf had forgotten the pain she once felt.

Enzo's eyes scanned me, and I couldn't tell from his face what he was thinking.

“Shall we go?” He asked, holding out his hand for me to take.

What kind of game was he trying to play with me?

Once we arrived at the banquet, I was impressed with how many people were showing up for this event. Cassidy-Ann really knew how to throw a party. There was music from a band playing on the big stage that was built specifically for this event. All her finest work was on display and lit up with neon lights. I could smell the food, and everyone was dressed in gorgeous gowns and tuxes.

At first, I couldn't even find Cassidy-Ann, but eventually, she found me and gave me a tablet to take orders from the guests.

Then she decided to pull Enzo away and introduce him to a couple of investors. It would probably be better if we didn’t hang out tonight anyways.

I went to do my job and speak to some of the guests, but I felt a hand occupying my shoulder, making me turn around quickly and stare up at the man that stood before me.

"Can we talk?”

Matty.

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