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.

of money using Alice's name, promising to invest it in a 'surefire' business deal that would turn things

with nothing but crushing debts and no way to pay

keeping my expression unreadable, though inside I felt a mixture

want me to fix

mother, Shakira, wrung her

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

voice cracked with desperation, but I had heard these promises

themselves deeper into trouble, like a bottomless pit that could never

head firmly. "No. Not

The atmosphere shifted instantly.

been quiet until now, snapped

words were cut

her across the face, and the shock was enough to silence

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dare speak

tone more fearful

my mercy now, and any show of arrogance or hostility would only seal their

momentarily

my adoptive parents disciplined Alice in

her like the golden child, even when it was clear she had

the wall, they were willing to do anything

makes me a little

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

occur to me at the time that

softened, almost

o only

nowhere else to turn. You're our