The five-star restaurant, Real Ambiente, was known for its sophisticated ambiance and luxurious set of menu.
Customers could only make a reservation ahead of time before they could only enter the establishment.
Employees of the restaurant were all well-trained and briefed about their guests.
Two of the many things they highly maintain within their premises were exclusivity and privacy for their guests.
No one amongst the employees from the Real Ambiente would dare to interrupt any of their high profiled guests, including Alec Pride.
Son of the well-known CEO of Pride Holdings Enterprise, was a constant customer of the Real Ambiente. Seeing him suddenly going over to another table of their guest was something they have no control over.
"Hi, I am Alec! Nice to meet you!" Alec introduced himself.
As he introduced himself, Alec became familiar with Scarlett's companion.
"You are…"
At first, Prince Kratos felt nervous and silently panicked within his head. Because Alec Pride may ruin his disguise. So, the Alpha of the Crescent Moon Pack must take a risk in keeping disguise or assume that his request from Richard Pride would be granted.
One of his request was to keep his identity as the Alpha of the Crescent Moon Pack and the eldest son of the Alpha King of the monarch of Central Region.
He was hoping that it would only be between Richard Pride, Edward Pride, and him. His true identity would be kept between them while he work under the disguise of Edward's consultant and by the name of Gavin.
"Gavin Shaw! I work as a consultant of the vice president of Pride Holdings Enterprise," the Alpha Prince calmly introduced himself without any hint of suspicion from Scarlett.
"Oh, so you are my older brother's consultant! He didn't tell me that they hired a new consultant in the vice president's office," Alec Pride expressed his surprise to the information about the hiring of new consultancy.
Just as Alec was surprised, Prince Kratos realized that Alec was a younger sibling of Edward Pride.
"You are Vice President Edward's younger brother? You mean…" Prince Kratos' was not able to finish his words due to the interjection of Scarlett's older brother.
"Yeah! I am a member of the famous Pride Family. It may not look obvious or I may not look the part because of my scrawny look and leather jacket but I am pretty much a member of the Pride Family," Alec's interjection.
He continued, "You see… I am not interested in our family businesses. I prefer to enjoy the perks of being a member of a wealthy and powerful family."
Listening to Alec Pride's words, Prince Kratos was not convinced at all. Because based on his observation, no one would spend time in such an exclusive and expensive restaurant such as Real Ambiente without doing any business matters or being capable of spending a dime.
If Alec Pride paints the picture of a narrative that he is a happy-go-lucky type of person, he must be with a lady or good-for-nothing companions. But on the contrary, the son of Richard Pride may have been in a secret meeting with important individuals in Hunters Association. Remembering that Alec Pride walked from the -VIP Section- of the restaurant.
Furthermore, the Alpha Prince knew how strict and serious Richard Pride was in terms of discipline and integrity of their family name.
Thus, Prince Kratos concluded that Richard Pride kept his promise of not sharing the information of his true identity even to his son. Second, Alec Pride may be involved in an important matter in regards to the hunters around the central region.
Even Scarlett was aware of the true nature of Alec Pride that his laid back personality was just for a cover up so that others would not be wary of him.
It would be easier for Alec Pride to gather important Intel and move along territories without raising any suspicions.
So, the red velvet haired heiress played along to the acting of her older brother as they were both understanding each other's façade.
"Well, who wouldn't want to enjoy the life of being in a wealthy and powerful family? It's just a news to me that Miss Scarlett here is friends with someone influential and wealthy as you," Prince Kratos tried his best to courteous with Alec Pride.
"She hasn't shared to you? Looks like she is not proud of me… as a friend!" Alec Pride remarked.
The Alpha Prince of Crescent Moon Pack intended to add one more agenda in his dinner with Scarlett. Aside from talking about the proposal for the vice president and getting to know Scarlett more.
What he added to his agenda was finding out who Alec Pride met with and what was discussed within the meeting.
"I think I am disturbing you two already! Forgive me for ruining your dinner date!" Alec feigned a concern about disturbing the two.
"No! No! We were just planning to go over the proposal intended for our presentation to the members of the board and specifically aiming for the approval of the vice president," quick clarification of Prince Kratos.
"Oh, Proposal?" Alec emphasized the word proposal as his way of teasing Scarlett discreetly.
Immediately, Scarlett stepped on her older brother's foot under the table for being mischievous and for his unnecessary disturbance.
Both siblings were faking smiles.
Unlike the peaceful relationship of Scarlett with Gary, her relationship with Alec was filled with mischievousness and playfulness.
"I think my friend should mind his own business now and let me finish our business matters with my CO-WORKER!" Scarlett emphasized the word co-worker with her older brother so he could leave already.
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Scarlett's glare towards her older brother was her own way of telling him that he was being unnecessarily overbearing.
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On the other hand…
[-In The Royal Palace of Central Region-]
After the queen of werewolves dispatched her own special ops in reinforcing the princess from the mission given by the Alpha King, she called for someone.
Inside the queen's private council chamber, she requested for the witch sworn to serve her.
"Where is Lorette?" Queen Raenys asked one of her guards stationed outside the door.
"I am here outside, your Majesty!" Lorette, the resident witch of Queen Raenys responded.
Queen Raenys instructed her guards, "Let her in!"
As soon as Lorette entered the private chamber of the queen of werewolves, she informed the queen about the vampires spotted hiding by the northern part of the central region and the tasks she successfully executed.
"I just sent the special ops for the reinforcement of my daughter. I want you to prepare necessary potions for her aid," Queen Raenys told Lorette.
"Your Majesty, don't you think the Alpha King would be displeased if he finds out that we have intervened. His orders were clear about…" Lorette stammered with her words in fear of the queen of werewolves.
Queen Raenys insisted on her command and did not let the resident witch further in her complaints.
"If I were you Lorette, I would stop complaining and just do what you were told!" the queen of werewolves threatened the witch.
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Meanwhile…
[-In The Pride Family's Mansion-]
Richard Pride was in the middle of argument with his eldest son regarding the upcoming engagement.
Both were arguing in the master's main office.
Their loud arguments caused a lot of tension within the mansion.
Butler Fredo instructed the other staff members to steer clear away from the tension of the two men.
Turning the halls of the mansion into an empty space.
"Why are you so eager to make the announcement of my engagement earlier? How it became so important for our cause?" Edward Pride was confused with the sudden decision of his father to rush the announcement of his engagement.
Richard Pride remained on his seat while his eldest son was pacing back and forth.
"As I told you over and over again, we need to reassure the council in regards to our standing with the Hunters Association. And the Corintheus Family wanted to make sure that you are not backing out with your deal with them," Richard Pride made it clearer to his eldest son.
"Isn't it enough that you have already forced me to marry someone for the sake of our family? Now, you want me to make a public statement and you want it to happen as soon as possible?" the eldest son of Richard Pride's emotions were intense.
He furthered, "Can I at least have my own decision on how I want my own wedding to happen and keep at least something for myself?"
"You are the future of this family! You are the next headmaster of this household!" big words coming from Richard Pride.
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While the father and son had an emotional argument, Gary was going over the pictures of Scarlett and Prince Kratos together.
Gary was informed about the presence of the Alpha Prince around his younger sister and made Sir Dominguez report about the recent actions of Scarlett.
"Apparently, Headmaster Richard met with the man in the picture and hired him as the new consultant of Master Edward. Though, he was spotted numerous times around Miss Scarlett," Sir Dominguez gave his thorough report to Gary.
"And this is the same man whom Scarlett saved in an accident?" Gary asked.
"Yes!" Sir Dominguez answered.
"Then I must know why this man is lurking around my younger sister!" Gary uttered in a serious tone.
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