Rejected and Pregnant Claimed By The Dark Alpha Prince novel Chapter 638

Chapter 638: Not overlook this threat

"Gabriel wouldn’t let me join," Louis complained with a heavy sigh, his gaze fixed gloomily on his glass of whiskey. He tilted his head to look at Karmen. "Did you even try asking him?"

"No. Gabriel is firm in his decision," Karmen stated flatly. "Why are you so adamant about joining the Alpha Prince’s circle anyway?"

"I told you my reasons the other day," Louis murmured. He took a long, final sip, draining the glass before setting it down. "I think I’ll have to speak to his wife. I’ve heard he never refuses anything Amelie asks of him."

"And how exactly are you going to manage that?" Karmen chuckled with a tone of skepticism.

"I have my ways," Louis stated. He looked down at his empty glass with a taste of bitterness in his voice. "I’ve helped Gabriel with countless tasks over the years. He could have at least considered bringing me into the inner circle," he muttered. He paused, his expression shifting to something more somber. "By the way... Has Ophelia disappeared for good?"

"Yes," Karmen replied firmly. "Her existence has ceased."

"When you first told me how she controlled every aspect of Gabriel’s life, I couldn’t believe it," Louis remarked, shaking his head. "I always thought he was just arrogant, but it turns out his heart was bigger than anyone realized."

"I didn’t know you thought about me behind my back," Gabriel’s voice reached their ears, bringing both of them to their feet.

Gabriel entered the private lounge with Denzel following closely behind. Denzel offered Karmen a quick wave and a bright smile before shifting his gaze to Louis.

"Gabriel, I didn’t expect you here," Louis remarked, leaning back as the three men settled into their seats around the low table.

"Will you have a whiskey, or should we order something else for you?" Louis asked, reaching for the menu.

"I don’t drink," Gabriel replied simply.

Louis let out a short laugh, shaking his head. "Don’t lie to us."

"It is the truth," Gabriel said, devoid of humor. "I gave up drinking the moment I decided to pursue Amelie. And now that I have a son, I prefer to stay clean. I have no desire to approach my boy while smelling of liquor."

Louis smiled, a glint of amusement in his eyes. "It turns out the Prince has become much softer than I ever imagined," he commented.

"That isn’t true," Gabriel countered.

"Oh, really?" Louis challenged, leaning forward. "I can count on one hand the moments lately where you’ve chosen calmness over violence. Do you realize the people practically worship you now? They aren’t trembling in your shadow anymore."

"I’d like a mocktail," Denzel interrupted, sensing the tension and effectively bringing their sparring to a halt.

Gabriel ignored the comment about his reputation, instead tilting his head toward Denzel. "Why isn’t Carlos here yet?"

As Denzel checked his watch, Karmen signaled for the waiter. He placed an order for two non-alcoholic fruit drinks and a fresh bottle of whiskey, knowing Carlos would want nothing else when he finally arrived.

"Louis, I’ve reconsidered. I will let you join us," Gabriel stated. "I believe you can assist both my Beta and Gamma. I want you to start by looking into Alex."

Louis frowned, his glass pausing halfway to his lips. "Amelie’s ex? But isn’t he dead?"

At that moment, Carlos walked in, sliding quietly into the seat beside Denzel without a word.

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