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 asked slowly, “Who

temperature in the room seemed to drop

to salvage the situation by holding the old lady’s arm. “Grandmother,

not like certain people

a smug expression. Her

respond, Sebastian pulled Isabella away roughly.

grandmother and sister–in–law!”

ense in front of

sharp with panic. “Sophia” was a forbidden name for the old lady,

She looked at me with pure contempt, her

The

hatred.

declared loudly. “If she hadn’t used dirty means to

word. “Look what she is, how dare she compare with

branch’s Luna evident. “You haven’t taught your daughter properly.

Luna. It wasn’t the

and eerily quiet. Suddenly, a sharp

who had struck her. The head housekeeper’s face

of the old lady. “The Blackwood family couldn’t raise such a narrow–minded young lady.

Grace because her words represented the old lady’s intentions. Her authority

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

she is your Luna,” Marcus said

stunned. Previously Marcus had never intervened when she

other ladies, I felt tired and wanted to leave. The constant tension and false smiles had drained my energy

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