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Chapter 42
Chapter 42
Chapter 42: Reasonable and Legitimate Role _ 1
[Donald’s Perspective]
I watched Margaret walk away and saw Angel smiling smugly beside me.
I’d seen the look in Margaret’s eyes when she spoke. It wasn’t filled with grief or anger, as I’d expected. It was unexpectedly calm. Although you could tell that there were turbulent undercurrents under that calm surface, you couldn’t tell much about her emotions.
Defeated by that look, I nodded automatically.
Margaret didn’t say anything more. She just turned and left. I noticed that Armstrong left with her.
It occurred to me that Margaret might not be as fragile as I’d thought. Before she met me, she’d been doing the best she could. I’d wanted to be her support, to keep her completely under my wing. But it wasn’t as if she hadn’t been through setbacks and storms. She might be stronger inside than I knew.
“Carry everything up. Put my luggage separately.”
My thoughts were interrupted by Angel’s voice beside me. I frowned at her.
“What are you going to do?”
“I’m moving my luggage to my residence.”
“I’ve already asked Elliot to arrange accommodation for you.”
“That’s their place, not mine,” Angel said casually. “Elliot and I swapped rooms. I’ve asked him to take them there.”
I looked around and realized that the assault team had left. Angel and I were the only ones left.
Finally, I didn’t have to hide my emotions anymore. “What are you doing here?” I demanded.
“I’m the commander of the assault team. You dispatched the team. I’m here as a matter of course.”
“How did you get into the assault team?”
“Sneaked in?” Angel laughed. “Don’t underestimate me, Donald. I’ve always been the best fighter. Maybe you can try me. I won’t be any worse than Elliot.”
Angel leaned in again and said, “Elliot told me about the little she-wolf, but I don’t care. How can she help you? She’s just a worthless she-wolf. Donald, your mate should be me. I’m the one who’s worthy of you.”
Angel’s breath was inches away. I took two steps back to keep my distance from her.
“That’s none of your business,” I said coldly. “I won’t allow you to stay near me. Go back to where you belong.”
Angel was embarrassed by my repeated rejections. She restrained her playful expression and looked at me with a complicated gaze.
I met her gaze with an unrelenting and authoritative look.
She should understand that this was not something to be discussed. We did not make promises to each other in the past. Even if we did, now that I have found my mate, everything in the past should be over.
“You never used to be so heartless, Donald.” She sighed.
If possible, I didn’t want to be so heartless to Angel. I felt that we parted ways amicably back then. However, if she kept pestering me and didn’t know how to let go, I would have to treat her coldly.
“Margaret is already my mate, the future queen. You know what happens when you disrespect the queen. I won’t hold you accountable today, but I won’t allow this to happen again. It’s not appropriate for you to be here. I’ll send for a new commander of the assault team. Go back.”
“Are you really not going to talk about friendship at all?”
“I’m already doing you a favor by not holding you accountable.”
“Don’t be stupid, Donald. You need me now. I’ve already heard from Elliot about the current situation. I’m the only person you lack now. Moreover, this assault team can only be most effective under my direction.” Angel’s expression became serious.
I looked at her noncommittally.
I wasn’t going to back down on this. Right now, there was no way I was going to tolerate anyone or anything hurting Margaret.
“All right, all right. I won’t cause any more trouble for that little she-wolf of yours. Is that okay?” Angel threw up her hands. “But as the commander of the assault team, your security and protection is my responsibility. I have to be near you.”
“Let Elliot handle it.'”
“My authority is above Elliot’s. He has no authority over me.”
“Is it above mine too?”
“Don’t be so imperious, Donald. I promised I won’t do anything.”
I looked at her suspiciously. To be honest, I didn’t trust her promise. If she didn’t have any ulterior motives, she wouldn’t have come here. She would be in trouble. I just wanted her away from here.
“Please. You know I’m the best person for the job right now. Everything in the past aside, what reason do you have for not letting me stay here? How are you going to explain this to the others?”
“You shouldn’t have come here.”
“But I’m already here.”
I felt a headache coming on because of this. I really couldn’t kick Angel out so easily. Her role and motive for coming here were reasonable and legitimate on the surface, even though I knew that wasn’t the case at all.