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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.

with disgust. The

everyone except Ethan

at pretending?" The

stop them.

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

he warned, his voice dropping

her

gentle hand on his chest, eyes

wide with apparent concern.

the peacemaker. Her

angry with her for my

perfect little act they had rehearsed. I couldn't stomach their charade any

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

was for Lily. Not for my wounded

modern lobby bustled with activity as competition participants and judges moved purposefully through

watch. Fifteen minutes before

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

Moonlight Refreshment Room was located on the same

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herbal tea would help

entered. Sleek countertops lined one wall with an

of moonlight herb and lavender, known for improving mental clarity.

smiled

she asked, her voice light and

on preparing my tea.

me at the counter. Her

space.

were entering the competition too. It'll

I always did better in the

cup. From the corner

the hot

I realized her intention. She was going to scald my hand

my ability

hand back just as Victoria activated the

my fingers. Only a few drops splashed onto

causing a minor sting.

off balance by my

hand

directly under the stream

scream echoed through the small room, piercing

clutched her

her chest, her face contorted

Someone help me!" she cried, tears

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

Victoria's side with

stumbled to the sink, thrusting her reddening

turned and

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cry in the hallway, her voice carrying

hurt

burned Mommy's

manipulative as her mother. The apple

the tree.

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

gentle as he moved to

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

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