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.
invest it in a 'surefire' business deal that would turn things around for
crushing debts and no way
unreadable, though inside I felt a mixture of exasperation and
me
adoptive mother, Shakira, wrung her hands
You know that. You've
voice cracked with desperation, but I had heard
I helped them, they found a way to dig themselves
my head firmly. "No. Not
The atmosphere shifted instantly.
snapped her head up, eyes blazing with
were cut off by a sharp
the face, and the shock
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growled, his tone more fearful
were at my mercy now, and any show of
was momentarily taken
my adoptive parents disciplined
had always treated her like the golden child, even when it was
against the wall, they were willing to do anything to appease
me a little
up with in order to come after me for
time that they would throw a
voice softened,
o only
else to turn. You're our
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