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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 way Victoria manipulated

everyone except

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 within him rising

warned, his voice dropping to a dangerous

her that

quickly placed a gentle hand on his chest,

wide with apparent concern.

the peacemaker. Her

angry with her for my sake, Ethan. I'm fine,

had rehearsed. I couldn't

Lunar Tower. My

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

Inside, the modern lobby bustled with activity as competition

checked my watch. Fifteen

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

Moonlight Refreshment Room was located on the same floor

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cup of herbal tea

entered. Sleek countertops lined one wall with an array

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

smiled sweetly as she approached, her heels clicking

she asked,

her, focusing on preparing my tea. The water began to

moved to stand beside me at the counter. Her perfume

space.

the competition too. It'll be

always did

for my cup. From the

hot water

that split second, I realized her intention. She

ability to

hand back just as Victoria activated the

gushed out, narrowly missing my fingers. Only a few drops splashed

causing a minor sting.

off balance by my sudden

hand

directly under the

through the small room, piercing

clutched her

chest, her face contorted in real

help me!" she cried, tears streaming

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

she screamed, running to Victoria's side with

reddening hand under cold water.

as Emma turned and ran

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heard her cry in the

hurt

She burned Mommy's hand with hot

was just as manipulative as her mother. The apple truly

the tree.

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

his voice gentle as he moved to her side.

his voice was like a knife to my heart. I had never heard him speak to me that way, even during

hand. The skin was already turning