After Severance,Alpha Fell in Love With Ex-Luna

Chapter 28: The Trap at the Birthday Banquet

Chapter 28: The Trap at the Birthday Banquet

(Elena’s POV)

Margaret Blackwood chuckled as she received the gift, her weathered hands carefully examining the elegant wrapping. “You thoughtful girl.”

Isabella urged her to open it quickly, acting coquettishly like a child eager for approval. “Grandmother, please look inside! I searched everywhere to find something perfect for you.”

Inside the box lay a pure white jade Moon Goddess statue with an oily luster that caught the light beautifully. The craftsmanship was exquisite, every detail carved with precision.

Diana immediately praised it, her voice filled with maternal pride. “Isabella knew you loved the Moon Goddess and lunar symbols, so she specially picked this gift after searching for a whole day.”

Victoria rolled her eyes at Diana, equally despising this sister–in–law from a scholarly family. She found her hypocritical and overly eager to please.

Such flattering words could only come from the second son’s mate. Victoria’s disdain was barely concealed behind her polite smile.

I stood among them without breaking the atmosphere, observing the family dynamics with practiced neutrality. I knew Margaret had two sons: the eldest Alexander Blackwood was a diplomat and Marcus’s biological father, while the second son Sebastian was slightly less capable.

Sebastian worked as vice chairman of Shadowmere Medical Consortium founded by Margaret. His only

daughter with Diana was Isabella, the spoiled princess of the second branch.

Margaret put the Moon Goddess statue back in the box carefully. “So thoughtful indeed.”

Her tone was measured, neither warm nor cold. I sensed something beneath her polite acceptance.

Isabella giggled, revealing her true intention. “Sister Sophia helped me choose this!”

She intended to create goodwill for Sophia with the old lady, but unknowingly stepped on a landmine. Diana

Sebastian nearly fainted from anger, their faces draining

she

temperature in the room seemed to drop several degrees.

by holding the old

then. She’s not like certain people who

meaningfully at me with a smug expression. Her

Sebastian pulled

grandmother and sister–in–law!”

ense in front of

old lady, and Isabella had chosen the worst

She looked at me with pure contempt, her eyes blazing

The Trap at

hatred.

used dirty means to climb

voice grew shriller with each word. “Look what she is, how dare she compare with Sister

the main branch’s Luna evident. “You haven’t taught your daughter properly. Such words without considering the occasion bring

Luna. It wasn’t the second

became spacious and eerily quiet. Suddenly, a sharp slapping sound

cheek in disbelief, staring at Grace Whitmore who had struck her. The head

couldn’t raise such a narrow–minded young lady. If you continue being unruly, you

Blackwood family dared contradict Grace because her words represented the old lady’s intentions. Her authority was absolute

Marcus for support, her eyes pleading desperately. But he coldly glanced at her, his golden eyes showing no

is your Luna,” Marcus said

never intervened when

to leave. The constant tension and

social games below. But as I pushed open the door,