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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.

performance with disgust. The

to everyone except Ethan

so good at pretending?" The words

stop them.

His amber eyes glowed with fury, the

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

to her

hand on his

wide with apparent concern.

the peacemaker. Her

don't be angry with her for my sake, Ethan. I'm fine, really," she

had rehearsed. I couldn't stomach their charade any

walked toward the entrance of Lunar Tower.

for my wounded

Inside, the modern lobby bustled

checked my watch. Fifteen minutes before the competition

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

was located on the same floor

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of herbal tea

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

known for improving mental clarity. As the water heated, I

smiled sweetly as

asked, her voice

tea. The water began to

the

space.

know you were entering the competition too. It'll be just

Though I always did

silent, reaching for my cup. From the corner of my eye, I

the hot

realized her intention. She was going to scald my hand

ability to

reflexes saved me. I jerked my hand

fingers.

causing a minor sting.

my sudden

hand

directly under the stream

the small

clutched her

hand to her chest, her face contorted in

cried, tears streaming down her

as Emma ran in, proving she had been

to Victoria's side with her

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

Emma turned and ran back

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Daddy!" I heard her cry in

hurt

burned Mommy's hand with

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

the tree.

rushed in like an avenging angel. His eyes immediately found Victoria at the

he

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

she showed him her hand. The skin was