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.

large sum of money using Alice's name, promising to invest it in a 'surefire' business

with nothing but crushing debts and

expression unreadable, though inside

want me to

Shakira, wrung her

relied on you, Elizabeth. You know that. You've helped us before... millions even.

voice cracked with desperation, but I

helped them, they found a way to dig themselves deeper into trouble, like a bottomless pit that could never

firmly. "No.

The atmosphere shifted instantly.

snapped her head

cut off by

across the face, and the shock was enough to silence Alice's

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you dare speak

growled, his tone

were at my mercy now, and any

was momentarily taken

before had my adoptive parents disciplined Alice in

her like the golden child,

their backs against the wall, they were willing to do

me

other tactics would they come up with in order

at the time that

voice softened,

o only

Elizabeth, we have nowhere else to turn. You're our only