Jossie's POV The past week had felt ... different . Dominic had become almost a constant in my life , doing everything he could to occupy all my time - when I wasn't working , and even when I was . It felt good . He felt good too . But the current situation was worse than I could have ever imagined . " Please ... say that again . " I said quietly , hands clenched tightly at my sides , restraining myself from losing composure , but my head was spinning and I could barely stand . " You have two choices , " Chloe said . She was obviously annoyed at being assigned to discuss this with me , but still tried to appear happy for me . It was a delicate balance , and she managed it . " Either accept the position at headquarters , or be laid off with everyone else . " Apparently , management had decided the team was overstaffed by two people , and senior partner positions were temporarily closed with no internal promotions available . Now , every junior partner - all three of us - faced the risk of layoffs . 11:32 The Alpha's Regret : Begging for His Outcast Mate Never stop learning : From coding to data analysis to Chapter 19 My department had one extra manager and one paralegal , and I held an " escape ticket " -the job opportunity Dominic had offered me , which was rapidly becoming my only hope of maintaining my current life . Even though it meant I'd have to move to a completely new city . I didn't understand how this could happen so quickly . That mysterious company CEO , or maybe CFO , I wasn't sure - had given the order , so that was that . " You have the least seniority in the company , and despite your excellent performance , I ... " She paused , looking at me sadly , " Jossie , these are difficult times for everyone . But you have the chance to seize a better opportunity , keep your job , and maybe help more people - just like you've always wanted to do . Don't let this be your end . Don't let one layoff stop you from continuing to do good . " So , though unspoken , I either accepted the new job or got fired . Those were my only choices . " I guess ... I have to accept , " I said quietly , as if I really had other options . I had some savings , but nowhere near enough to last a lifetime . She grinned - it was a strained smile , superficially happy for you but with teeth clenched tight , unable to hide the jealousy . But she still took a minute to compose herself , then began explaining the arrangements : I had four paid days off to pack up my house , arrange logistics to ship my belongings to headquarters , where housing was already waiting for me . 11:32 The Alpha's Regiet Begging for His Outcast Mate Propel Your Career Forward Shop now Chapter 19 When she showed me photos of the house , the sourness was barely concealed , but I barely heard her words - my head was buzzing with confusion . It was all too fast , too sudden . I couldn't cope with such drastic changes . I wasn't sure I'd made the right decision - even though I really had no choice . Small town life had been my refuge all these years ... was I really going to gamble everything for my career ? I could find a new job ... but there are no second chances in life . I went home in a daze , one fact spinning repeatedly in my mind : Dominic , the person who had comforted me during my breakdown last week , was the reason I got to keep my job . It was too surreal . Surprisingly - or maybe not surprisingly - I hadn't seen him all day , which should have been a warning in itself . He usually found every way possible to stick close to me . I pulled out the number he'd given me before and dialed . I needed answers ... answers only he could give . " Jossie , " he answered , his tone light . " Hi . " " Hi , " I mumbled in response , rolling my eyes at the small mirror on my nightstand . Why was I being such a coward ? 11:32 The Alpha's Regret : Begging for His Outcast Mate Propel Your Career Forward Chapter 19 " Was it your decision to make some people unemployed ? " " Yes . " Firm , unapologetic ... full of power . Damn it , even without his charming smile , just his voice was enough to make my heart race . " Why ? " " I'm sorry , " he said , sighing deeply . " Well , I'm safe , " I said quietly , hearing him take a sharp breath . I could imagine him waiting on the other end of the phone , even holding his breath , hoping I'd say what he wanted to hear . " I'm accepting the position ... I'm moving to headquarters . " ( 0 ) 11:32 A The Alpha's Regret : Begging for His Outcast Mate Title: Cohabitating Lover by CrushReel In the romantic tale "Cohabitating Lover," Corinne, a runaway bride still donned in her wedding attire, and Andre find themselves mistakenly tangled in a leasing office mix-up. 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