Chapter 7

**Chapter 7**

**Nathan’s POV**

Before I could gather my thoughts to respond, Sophia’s voice sliced through the air, sharp and dismissive. “You’re Alpha Nathan’s driver. Helping a street cleaner? That would make him look utterly ridiculous. Just steer around her.”

The driver hesitated, his voice trembling with uncertainty. “Sir, if I may, perhaps we could pause for just a moment? She’ll be clear of the road in a minute. It’s freezing out here… she’s completely soaked. And she’s got a baby with her.”

I could feel my grip tightening around the tablet, the edges biting into my palm. I focused on keeping my breathing steady, suppressing the growl that threatened to escape my throat.

Sophia, with her usual nonchalance, glanced out the window, her expression one of boredom. “It’s really the rain’s fault,” she remarked, pouting slightly. “She’s the one who decided to sweep the street right after a heavy downpour. Not our problem—fate simply isn’t on her side.”

Turning toward me, she softened her tone, her voice taking on a more conciliatory note. “Alpha Nathan, it’s not that I don’t feel any sympathy for her, but…”