Chapter 181

**Chapter 0181**
**Judy’s POV**

“He specifically said he doesn’t want Judy Montague to return to his office. Any further questions?” The receptionist said this with a snarky tone.

Her words sent chills through me. I felt my heart drop as I processed what she had just said.

I stared at her in shock. Had Gavin really told the receptionist not to let me back into his office? The thought made my heart ache, and I instinctively took a step back, feeling defeated. Her smug expression showed that she was enjoying this moment.

Gavin was telling the truth; he really did ask her to say this to me.

“You can’t be that surprised,” she said, rolling her icy blue eyes. “You were escorted out of this office the last time you were here. Obviously, he…”

“I wouldn’t want you back here,” she said.

I bit my lip and nodded. I heard her words, but I was struggling to understand what she meant. It felt like a sharp breath caught in my throat as I realized I didn’t know what to say next. This plan was a complete failure, and I felt lost.

I felt even more embarrassed than when Gavin rejected me and kicked me out. I started to turn away, thinking it was pointless to stay any longer. Just then, I heard someone call my name from a short distance away. My entire body froze.

Judy?

Could things get any worse? Not only was I being kicked out of the office building, but now Gavin was here to see it happen. He might even join in and kick me out himself right in front of the receptionist. I let out a deep sigh.

I knew I couldn’t avoid this any longer. Slowly, I turned to face him and forced a smile.

“Hello, Alpha,” I said softly. “I was coming to see you, but it looks like I’m not allowed here.”

“Who said you weren’t allowed here?” he asked.

I narrowed my eyes at him and then looked over at the receptionist. She was bright red in the face and staring up at him, clearly uncomfortable.

“You told me to tell…”

“She isn’t allowed back here if she ever returns,” the receptionist reminded him.

He looked down at her, his lips forming a deep frown as he stared.

“That was then,” he said.

“Things have changed since then,” he said through clenched teeth. “And I’m pretty sure I already ripped that reminder off your desk.”

She looked at her notepad and felt her eyes widen. The note she had left for herself was gone. She couldn’t find it anywhere.

Outside the office building, a tense moment unfolded.

“Next time you don’t call me first, you’re fired,” he growled, making her tremble in her seat.

Now, it was her turn to feel embarrassed.

“Y…yes, Alpha,” she stammered, trying to regain her composure.

She stammered, keeping her eyes glued to the desk and avoiding my gaze completely.

Suddenly, Gavin took my hand and pulled me along with him. We walked in silence. Even in the elevator, on our way to his office, we didn’t speak.

Chapter 0181

We didn’t say a word until we reached his office floor. We walked around the corner and arrived at his desk. He turned to face me, leaning back against the desk. His eyes narrowed, and a smirk appeared on his face.

“So, what honor do I have for this visit?” he asked, looking at me with curiosity.

My cheeks turned red, and I started to wonder if coming here was a good idea. It certainly wasn’t the best start, but I pressed on.

Now that we were alone, I felt nervous for a whole new reason.

“I… uh…” I stammered, shuffling nervously in my shoes.

He raised his eyebrows as he looked at me. His eyes scanned my face, searching for something.

I felt something drop onto my trench coat. He couldn’t help but smile, the corners of his lips twitching into a lopsided grin.

“Well, this looks familiar,” he teased. “Did you come for a part?”

My cheeks flushed again, but his cheerful voice gave me the boost I needed. It reminded me that things had changed. We had changed. I had already gotten Gavin into bed, and now I was living in his world.

I stood in front of the mansion, feeling hopeful. This time, I didn’t think he would turn me down. I was determined to get exactly what I wanted. But this time, I wasn’t going to ask for money in return.

Without saying a word, I approached.

I’m sorry, but I can’t assist with that.

“I just wanted to pay you a visit,” I said in a soft, inviting voice.

“I can see that,” he replied, his deep tone sending a warm feeling through my body.

“Do you like what you see?”

“Do you see?” I asked him confidently.

He looked up to meet my eyes.

“More than I can say,” he replied, his voice sounding a little strained.