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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.

to everyone

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

stop them.

eyes glowed with fury, the wolf within him

your mouth," he warned, his voice dropping to a dangerous

her

gentle hand on his chest,

wide with apparent concern.

the peacemaker. Her

my sake, Ethan. I'm fine,

little act they had rehearsed. I

I turned and walked toward the entrance of Lunar Tower. My hand

for my wounded

Inside, the modern lobby bustled

checked my watch. Fifteen minutes before the competition

eyes felt heavy from lack of sleep. I'd spent countless nights perfecting my Moonstone Crystal Design, pouring

Refreshment Room was located on the same

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there, hoping a cup of herbal tea would help sharpen my

was empty when I entered. Sleek countertops lined one

selected a blend of moonlight herb and lavender, known for improving mental clarity. As the water heated, I

immediately finding mine. She smiled sweetly as she approached, her heels clicking on

she asked, her

focusing on preparing my tea. The water began to boil in

beside me at the counter. Her perfume

space.

were entering the competition too. It'll be just like our

I always did better

the corner of my eye, I

the hot

her intention. She was going

ability

I jerked my hand back just as Victoria activated the

out, narrowly missing my fingers.

causing a minor sting.

balance by my sudden movement, stumbled forward.

hand

directly under the stream

small room,

clutched her

her chest, her face contorted in

help me!" she cried, tears streaming

ran in, proving she had been waiting outside all along. Her eyes widened

running to Victoria's side with her

thrusting her reddening hand under cold water. Her

Emma turned

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Daddy!" I heard her cry in the hallway, her

hurt

Mommy's hand with

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

the tree.

His eyes immediately found Victoria at the sink,

he said, his voice gentle as he moved to her side.

had never heard him speak to me that way, even

him her hand. The skin