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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.

at their performance with disgust. The way Victoria

to everyone except

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

stop them.

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

voice dropping to a dangerous growl. "You don't get

to her that

placed a gentle hand on

wide with apparent concern.

the peacemaker. Her

be angry with her for my sake, Ethan.

act they had rehearsed.

of Lunar Tower. My hand clutched my portfolio tighter, focusing on why I was

was for Lily. Not for my wounded pride

glass doors slid open silently as I approached. Inside, the modern lobby bustled with activity as competition participants and

my watch. Fifteen minutes

from lack of sleep. I'd spent countless nights perfecting my Moonstone Crystal

located on the same floor

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cup of herbal tea would

Sleek countertops lined one wall with an array of teas specially selected to enhance

improving mental

alone, her blue eyes immediately finding mine. She smiled sweetly

asked, her voice light and

tea. The

at the counter. Her perfume was overpowering in

space.

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

always did

cup. From the

the hot water

She was going to scald my

my ability to

me. I jerked my hand back just as Victoria activated the

my fingers. Only a few

causing a minor sting.

balance by my sudden

hand

under the stream

scream echoed through the small room, piercing and

clutched her

chest, her face contorted in

me!" she cried, tears streaming

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

screamed, running to Victoria's side with

sink, thrusting her reddening hand under cold

room as Emma turned

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heard her cry in the hallway,

hurt

Mommy's

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

the tree.

like an avenging angel. His eyes immediately found Victoria

voice gentle as he

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

him her hand. The skin