---- Chapter 5 Icut the link and switched off my phone. Takeoff, landing. Three hours later, I was standing in the arrivals hall at the Seattle airport. A Beta I didn't recognize was holding a sign with my name on it. He looked to be in his early thirties, with a kind smile and none of the oppressive presence of an Alpha. "Sophia Grey?" He walked over to me. "I'm Charlie Walker. The company sent me to pick you up." I nodded and followed him to the parking lot. In the car, Charlie handed me a bottle of water. "Long flight? The company arranged a place for you, it's close to the studio." "Thanks." I turned my phone back on to check my messages. ---- Nineteen missed calls, all from Lucas. And a long string of texts: Sophie, come back. Now. TYou can't just leave like this! TT am your Alpha. I command you to return to me! J 'Damn it, answer your phone! } Sophie, I'm warning you, don't make me angry. Every message dripped with Alpha command, as if 1 were still the same Omega who would cower at his authority. Isent back a single reply: 'Our temporary mark has faded. We're done.| Sent. Less than a minute later, Lucas was calling again. I declined it. He called again. ---- I declined again. The fifth time, I just blocked his number. "Trouble at work?" Charlie asked as we waited at a red light. "Ex-boyfriend," I said simply. "An Alpha?" he asked with a small smile. "They don't usually take rejection well." "He doesn't have a choice now." Charlie didn't ask any more questions, but I could feel him nod in approval. For the next two weeks, I threw myself into my work. The design firm in Seattle was vibrant, my colleagues were friendly and professional, and the projects were challenging. I worked late every day and fell into bed exhausted the moment I got back to my apartment. There was no time to think about Lucas, and no ---- energy for regret. Here, no one cared that I was a half-blood Omega. No one told me to hide my scent. No one treated me like a temporary replacement. I was starting to remember what it felt like to just be myself. Until the afternoon of the fifteenth day. Ihad just stepped out of the studio building when I smelled a familiar Alpha scent. Potent, domineering, and thick with anger. Lucas was standing at the entrance of the building, dressed in a black suit, his face a dark storm cloud. His Alpha aura washed over me like a tidal wave, trying to crush my will. Passersby gave him a wide berth, instinctively sensing the danger. "Sophie." His voice was low and threatening. "Come home with me." In "CEO, Those Twins Look Just Like You" by CrushReel, a single mother's life takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with a charming playboy who unknowingly holds a billionaire secret. As their worlds collide, secrets unravel and hearts intertwine in this captivating romance novel set in a modern office backdrop. Amidst the challenges of raising twins solo, our protagonist finds herself drawn to the enigmatic playboy, unaware of the wealth and complexity hidden beneath his charismatic facade. The juxtaposition of their contrasting lives sets the stage for a tale of unexpected love, where opposites truly attract in ways neither could have imagined. This sweet romance novel delves into themes of family, identity, and the power of love to transcend social boundaries. With its blend of heartwarming moments and intriguing twists, "CEO, Those Twins Look Just Like You" stands out as a refreshing take on the billionaire CEO trope, offering readers a glimpse into a world where love knows no bounds. Experience the magic of this ongoing story at CrushReel and dive into a narrative that promises to captivate your heart and leave you eagerly awaiting what unfolds next. Read online at CrushReel for a journey that will keep you hooked till the very end.