Adele POV
The room is packed with every person who ever did business with Jack. I recognise most of the people from my inauguration. As captivating as Axel’s speech is, I do not hear a word. All I am aware of is Philip’s eyes burning into me. I know if I turn my head to the left for only an inch, I will look him dead in the eyes. So, I am looking everywhere but left. Because I will get up and slap that smug grin off his face. Just because I can.
I hate that Philip thinks he has the upper hand. I hate that he came to me and intimidated me. I hate that I am new at this and second-guessing everything I thought I knew. I was confident and ready for this position until he came and ruined it. To make matters worse, he is my first obstacle. It makes me wonder if I will ever be a competent alpha
