Chapter 32: Unraveling Alliances

Chapter 32: Unraveling Alliances

(Sophia’s POV)

My hands trembled as I stared at my reflection in the bathroom mirror. The fear gnawed at me like a hungry

wolf.

What if Marcus truly abandoned me? What if I lost his protection forever?

The thought of returning to my old life made my stomach churn. I couldn’t go back to being nobody, to scraping by on others‘ charity.

Elena’s growing influence terrified me more each day. Her confident dismissal of my schemes, her calm defiance – it all pointed to someone who felt secure in her position.

I splashed cold water on my face, trying to steady my nerves. I needed answers about Elena’s true

relationship with Marcus.

(Elena’s POV)

I knocked on Director Henry Baker’s office door and waited for permission to enter.

“Come in, Elena,” Director Baker called out. He looked up from his paperwork with knowing eyes.

“You’re here about the William Cross situation, aren’t you?”

I nodded. “I wanted to confirm that I was the one who reported his corrupt activities.”

Director Baker leaned back in his chair, his expression grave. “I appreciate your honesty, but I’m concerned

about potential retaliation.”

His weathered face showed genuine worry. “Cross has connections within the pack hierarchy. Corrupt

officials can be vindictive toward those who expose them.”

replied calmly. “But his influence will diminish

month and a

of time for him to cause trouble. These

community can be

whatever comes,” I

(Director Baker’s POV)

left, I sat alone in my office, contemplating my impending

had known about the corruption but lacked the courage to act. The powerful

like Cross made it too

unable to pursue during my career. She

I never possessed.

(Elena’s POV)

healing chamber, only to find Marcus scrutinizing my files.

Chapter 32 Unraveling All

Center lay open on my

duties?” he asked without

a transfer to an affiliated medical center,” I

me with dangerous intensity. “Who authorized this transfer without my knowledge as your

I replied. “To avoid working

implication hung heavy in

9 «@stq}¢ &

away, are we?” His voice dripped with disdain. “You could

of luxury without

stepped closer, his presence overwhelming. “You initially wanted the wealth

mated to a Blackwood

title means nothing to me,”

be unappreciative

his warning.

tone softening. “Sophia? Are you

as he listened to her

reported William Cross,” Sophia’s voice carried through the phone. “I

might be a

“Cross is corrupt. I

the call abruptly, leaving Sophia’s protests

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