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Chapter 22: A Cruel Revelation

Chapter 22: A Cruel Revelation

(Olivia's POV)

Her eyes widened in shock. She clearly hadn't expected me to retaliate

"Victoria, instead of wasting time causing trouble for me, you should focus on controlling Ethan and prevent him from harassing me!" I warned coldly, my emerald eyes flashing despite

my status.

Her mouth opened and closed like a fish out of water

Without waiting for a response, I turned and walked away, my bandaged hand held carefully st

my side as I left the stunned woman behind.

The satisfaction of finally standing up to her gave me strength as I made my way down the

corridor. My injured hand throbbed beneath its bandages, but the pain was worth

it.

As I approached the supply room, voices drifted through the partially open door I slowed my pace, recognizing Megan Porter's distinctive tone.

"Did you see that confrontation between Olivia Winters and Victoria Frost?" Megan asked

someone.

I froze mid-step, instinctively moving closer to the door.

"No, what happened?" Another voice responded - Rachel Bennett, if I wasn't mistaken,

"Victoria was blocking Olivia's path," Megan continued, "That woman is such a cold-blooded

love rival."

I pressed myself against the wall, careful to remain out of sight while straining to hear their

conversation.

"Love rival?" Rachel's voice held genuine confusion. "I don't understand why Victoria treats

Olivia that way."

There was a rustling sound as Megan moved around the supply room. "It's about the Alpha King, obviously," she replied. "Victoria wants him all to herself."

“But what about Lily?" Rachel asked quietly. "That sweet little girl..."

My heart clenched painfully at the mention of my daughter's name.

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"That's the worst part, Megan's voice dropped lower. "Victoria knew exactly what she was

doing."

Rachel sighed heavily. "The day that little girl died, her mother was crying her heart out...that Frost lady, she was standing around the corner, smiling so happily."

The blood in my veins turned to ice. Victoria had known about Lily's death? All this time?

"I still remember that smile, Megan added. "It gives me chills just thinking about it. Truly a venomous heart... She has a daughter too, and her daughter is also sick. Isn't she afraid of

karma?"

My entire body began to tremble with rage. Victoria had known Lily was dead when she called to invite her to Emma's celebration. It hadn't been a mistake - it was deliberate cruelty.

I clenched my fists unconsciously, sending a sharp stab of pain through my injured hand.

"Careful, Liv, a familiar voice murmured near my ear.

fist before I could reopen my

hazel eyes filled with

warned, his voice low enough not to

assistants.

approach – a testament to how distracted I'd been by the revelation

Victoria.

are you doing here?" I whispered, allowing him to

quirked into a small smile. "I'm here to

gently. "To purchase the

Lucas Blackwood felt heavy

had gone right.

we leave," James insisted, his

argument.

didn't have the energy to protest as

doctor examined my hand with clinical

be careful not to

the examination with hawk-like intensity. Once Dr. Fletcher finished,

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upset earlier?" he asked, his hazel eyes searching my face.

hesitated, unwilling to burden him with Victoria's

Ethan and

being Victoria," I said dismissively,

he didn't press the issue. "Let's get going

administrator is expecting us at

the exit, our conversation shifted to

ceremony is set for Sunday," I

there?"

squeezed my uninjured hand. "I wouldn't miss

emerging from behind a large flower

as she

(Victoria's POV)

of venison treats carefully, making sure each piece looked perfect, Emma's excited voice carried from the living room

what?" she squealed as Ethan walked through the

He was always so different with Emma - warm, affectionate, nothing

it, Emmy?” he asked, his voice softening as it always did for my

Emma bounced on her

face

place in the running

usually so hard and unforgiving, melted as he

ruffled her hair affectionately.

said, his pride evident. "I knew

into the room, carrying the tray of treats. "I think this calls

you?"

remaining in place as

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me why I'd fought so hard to

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hands together. "Can I invite my friends from class?"

asked eagerly.

can, sweetheart," Ethan agreed immediately. His

softened completely

in Emma's presence.

tray down on the coffee table. "We could hold it

suggested.

have that

with delight. "With a cake?

make," Ethan promised, pulling her into

together, satisfaction warming my chest. This was how

be Ethan,

me. A

we have it?" Ethan

pretended to consider for a moment, though I already

wanted it to be.

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