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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.

disgust. The

everyone except Ethan

Frost, why are you so good at pretending?" The words escaped

stop them.

word "pretending" seemed to trigger something in Ethan. His amber eyes glowed with fury, the wolf

dropping to a dangerous growl. "You don't

to her that

hand on his chest,

wide with apparent concern.

the peacemaker. Her

her for my sake, Ethan.

rehearsed. I couldn't stomach

toward the entrance of Lunar Tower. My hand clutched my portfolio tighter, focusing on why

for Lily. Not for my wounded pride or Ethan's

I approached. Inside, the modern lobby bustled with

my watch. Fifteen minutes before

nights perfecting my Moonstone Crystal Design, pouring all

Refreshment Room was located on the

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a cup of herbal

when I entered. Sleek countertops lined one

improving mental clarity. As the water heated, I heard the

immediately finding mine. She smiled sweetly as she

asked,

ignored her, focusing on preparing my tea. The water

stand beside me at the counter. Her perfume was overpowering in the

space.

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

won't it? Though I always

From the

the hot water

She was going to scald my hand

my ability

hand back

water gushed out, narrowly missing my fingers. Only a few

causing a minor sting.

by my sudden movement, stumbled

hand

under the stream

the small room, piercing

clutched her

her chest, her face contorted in

Someone help me!" she cried, tears streaming down

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

she screamed, running to Victoria's side with her arms

to the sink, thrusting her reddening hand under cold water. Her

room as Emma turned

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I heard her cry in the hallway, her voice carrying

hurt

Mommy's

just as manipulative as her mother. The apple truly didn't fall

the tree.

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

voice gentle as he moved to her side. "Let me

had never heard him speak to me that way, even during my pregnancy or

dramatically as she showed him her hand. The skin was already turning