Chapter 5
Elena
After having breakfast in town with Gemma, I prepared my appointment for this afternoon. After getting confirmation that everything went as planned, I got ready and honestly, I've never taken so long to choose an outfit. Normally I don't give a shit what other people think but this time I wanted to make my entrance look good, like a big middle finger in the face. So it was with high-waisted wide-legged pants, a white sleeveless bodysuit and sandals with high heels that I made my entrance into the factory offices, attracting the eyes of all the people who work there. I know some of them recognized me because they live in the pack. The factory is a meat factory, all the employees are werewolves, they hunt, cut and pack the meat to ship it all over the country. It is the biggest source of income for the pack and until today it has always been run by the Alpha of the pack or one of his relatives but business is business and even werewolves respect American law.
The plant's lawyer greets me in the hallway outside the meeting room.
"Ms. Romano, I did what you asked and I didn't say anything. They are expecting to see Matthew Callahan."
"Thank you very much. We can go if everything is in order."
He precedes me and opens the door, when I cross it, it is three alphas with their mouths open that I find facing me. Caleb's jaw is so tight that I wouldn't be surprised if his teeth fell apart. Finn rests on the back of his chair looking amused.
"Well, it looks like Mister Matthew Callahan doesn't exist." He says to me raising an eyebrow.
"Oh yes he does, he's in New York," I reply as I sit back down in my chair.
"Mr. Callahan is Ms. Romano's lawyer, he had made a specific request that her name not appear anywhere."
"What the fuck?!" Caleb shouts through clenched teeth as he slams his fist on the table.
"I am the new majority shareholder of this company, my signature is required on all major decisions."
The lawyer clears his throat. "Ms. Romano is the final decision maker on all strategic decisions for the company." He pauses and looks at me. "Would you like me to participate in the rest of the meeting?"
"No thank you, we won't be needing you."
He relaxes his shoulders, obviously relieved that he doesn't have to stay in the room. He leaves hurriedly after wishing us a good afternoon.
As soon as the door closes, I meet Caleb's gaze and he glares at me.
"I'm warning you, don't even try to step on our toes. You know damn well what this business means to us."
"Or else what?" I glare at him, crossing my arms.
"Fuck." Finn mutters and I see him with his hand on his crotch. I look at him surprised.
"Seriously?!" Caleb says to him annoyed, slapping his arm.
Finn shrugs and winks at me. I snort and shake my head and he stifles a laugh.
My phone rings, which cuts off the growing tension. Seeing that it's Matt I answer it to tell him I'm busy.
"Hi babe? I'm checking in."
"Hi, Matt. We're still in a meeting I'll call you back when I'm done, okay?"
"No worries. Bye."
I hang up and see that all three of them have frowns on their faces.
"Since when do lawyers call their client Babe?" Theo asks me with a scowl. If I didn't know better I might think he is jealous.
"Our relationship is nobody's business."
The three of them are in black pants and white shirts and I take the time for the first time to look at them. In all objectivity, they are all very handsome and their shirts look like they are close to bursting with muscles. I notice Finn smirk and clear my throat.
"I know Theo was the one running the firm so I'd like you to give me last year's balance sheet and this year's updated one. I would also like you to provide me with the company's strategic plan and an updated organizational chart. If I need anything else I will contact you. We can say tomorrow let's meet at your office at the pack house, say 9 am. Is that good with you?" I say as I take notes in my notebook.
When I look up I see three pairs of eyes staring at me, Caleb's full of anger, Finn's full of desire and Theo's of something resembling pride.
The latter clears his throat. "This is perfect for me."
"Very well then I won't keep you any longer." I stand up and they do the same. "Here's my cell phone number written on the back, if there's a change for tomorrow." I hand my business card to Theo who takes it.
Caleb
"Fucking bitch!" I yell once I'm in the car, slamming my hand against the steering wheel.
"Are you sure you don't want me to drive? You seem on edge." Finn asks me looking amused.
I want to smash his head on the dashboard. He was fucking horny in the meeting room. This asshole only thinks with his dick. I glare at him and he shrugs.
"I was just suggesting that."
"Do you think she's dating this Matt guy?" Theo asks us, sitting in the back.
"You can't be fucking serious? You think with your dicks."
Theo doesn't bother to answer and turns his head to look out the window.
"She's mega hot... even you checked her out so stop messing with us," Finn says to me.
He's right she is hot but she's off limits. I'm going to have to call my dad and tell him what just happened. Even though he's no longer the Alpha of the pack he's part of the Council of Elders and he's going to freak out when he finds out she's back and especially when he finds out she's got us by the balls with the plant. If tomorrow they decide to lay off or relocate or worse, to stop providing us with a wage, we're screwed.