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Chapter 9: Confrontation at Lunar Tower

Chapter 9: Confrontation at Lunar Tower

(Olivia's POV)

I stopped walking and turned around slowly. My emerald eyes met Ethan's amber ones as I

faced him directly.

"Ethan Stone, since Lily was born, you haven't taken care of her for a single day. How dare you accuse me here?" My voice remained steady despite the pain that flared in my chest at the mention of my deceased daughter.

Ethan's jaw tightened visibly. His eyes narrowed as he stepped closer, towering over me with

his imposing presence.

"I provided everything for both of you," he growled, his voice sharp enough to cut glass. "A

home, money, security-"

"Everything except your time and love," I cut in, refusing to be intimidated. "The only things Lily

ever wanted from you."

My words hung in the air between us like a challenge. I could see the muscle in his jaw twitch

with anger.

Emma tugged at Victoria's hand, her small face scrunched up in indignation. Her voice was

shrill and demanding.

"Daddy is very busy! He's the Alpha King!" she declared with the self-importance only a child.

could muster.

Victoria nodded, placing a protective hand on Emma's shoulder. Her perfectly manicured nails

gleamed under the light.

"Emma's right, Olivia. You should be more understanding of Ethan's position," she said, her

voice dripping with false kindness.

She stepped forward, her voice softening with practiced sympathy. "It's not entirely Ethan's fault that Lily didn't have a close relationship with her father. Perhaps if you had tried harder

to bring them together instead of keeping her to yourself..."

My blood boiled at her audacity. The nerve of this woman to lecture me about my own daughter!

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"This doesn't concern you. Stay out of it," I snapped, my patience finally breaking.

Victoria immediately adopted a hurt expression. Her blue eyes filled with tears as she turned to Ethan, pressing herself against his side like a wounded animal seeking protection.

"I was only trying to help," she whispered, loud enough for me to hear.

It was a performance worthy of an award. I had seen this act countless times before.

Ethan's expression darkened further. His arm wrapped protectively around Victoria's shoulders, pulling her closer.

"You need to calm down," he warned me, his voice cold.

their performance with disgust. The

everyone except Ethan

at pretending?"

stop them.

in Ethan. His amber eyes glowed with fury, the wolf

he warned, his voice dropping to a dangerous growl. "You don't

her

gentle hand

wide with apparent concern.

the peacemaker. Her

be angry with her for my sake,

rehearsed.

Tower. My hand clutched my portfolio tighter, focusing

Not for my wounded pride or Ethan's misplaced

approached. Inside, the modern lobby bustled with activity as competition participants and

Fifteen minutes before the competition

eyes felt heavy from lack of sleep. I'd spent countless nights perfecting my Moonstone Crystal Design, pouring all my knowledge and grief

the same floor as the competition

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of herbal

room was empty when I entered. Sleek countertops lined one wall with an array of teas

selected a blend of moonlight herb and lavender, known for improving mental clarity. As the water heated, I heard the door open behind

alone, her blue eyes immediately finding mine. She smiled sweetly as she approached, her heels

the competition?" she asked, her

on preparing my tea. The water began to boil

the counter. Her perfume

space.

didn't know you were entering the competition too. It'll be just like our

it? Though I always did better in the practical

for my cup. From the corner of

the hot water

split second, I realized her intention. She was going to scald my hand -

ability

I jerked my hand back just as Victoria activated the

gushed out, narrowly missing my fingers. Only a few

causing a minor sting.

my sudden

hand

directly under the stream of

small room,

clutched her

her chest, her face contorted in real pain this

me!" she cried, tears streaming down her

as Emma ran in, proving she had been waiting outside all along.

to Victoria's side with her

sink, thrusting her reddening hand under cold water. Her sobs

turned and

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in

hurt

Mommy's hand

just as manipulative as her

the tree.

like an avenging angel. His eyes immediately found Victoria at the sink, her face pale

his voice gentle as he moved to her side.

his voice was like a knife to my heart. I had never heard him

hand. The skin