After I Amazed the World the Cold Alpha Regretted

Chapter 138

Elizabeth's POV

I had barely pulled up to the villa when I noticed a group of people gathered at the entrance, their presence unmistakable in the dim evening light. The sight made my heart sink.

It was my adoptive parents' family, and from the looks on their faces, this wasn't a social call.

They eyed the luxury car I stepped out of with a flash of jealousy that quickly transformed into eager, fawning smiles.

as a performance I had seen before-one they had perfected over the years whenever they needed something from me.

Alice, however, stood off to the side, her head down, eyes narrowing with resentment.

It was clear that she hadn't let go of her bitterness.

Even now, when their family was in a crisis, Alice couldn't hide her distaste for me.

I walked up the steps slowly, letting the cool night air calm my nerves before speaking.

"What are you doing here?" I asked, though I already knew the answer.

They wouldn't be here unless they needed something-again.

Morpheus, my adoptive father, cleared his throat, the guilt in his eyes making it obvious that the situation was worse than usual.

We came to ask for your help, Elizabeth. It's.... it's about the pack's finances."

His voice wavered as he spoke, and I could already tell where this was going.

From their stumbling words, I quickly pieced together the story.

Morpheus had gotten into trouble with gambling again.

in a 'surefire' business deal that would turn things around for

nothing but crushing debts and no way to pay

unreadable, though inside I felt a mixture of

you want me to

adoptive mother, Shakira, wrung

always relied on you, Elizabeth. You know that. You've helped us before... millions even. Please, just this last

but

found a way to dig themselves deeper into trouble,

head firmly. "No. Not

The atmosphere shifted instantly.

had been quiet until now, snapped her

selfish-!" Her words were cut

her across the face, and the shock

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speak to

growled, his tone more fearful than

both knew they were at my mercy now, and any show

was momentarily

had my adoptive parents disciplined Alice

the golden child, even when it was clear

now, with their backs against the wall, they were

makes me a little

other tactics would they come up with in order to come after me for

me at the time that they would

voice softened, almost

o only

else to turn. You're our only