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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.

I could reopen my wounds.

me, his hazel eyes filled

warned, his voice

assistants.

testament to

Victoria.

I whispered, allowing him to guide me

small smile. "I'm here to take you to

"To purchase the burial plot for Lily's

from Lucas Blackwood felt heavy in my pocket.

had gone right.

checked before we leave," James insisted,

argument.

to protest as he led me back to Dr.

clinical

"Just be careful not to put too much

hawk-like intensity. Once Dr. Fletcher finished, he turned his attention

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searching my face. I could feel your distress from

to burden him with Victoria's cruelty. James already had enough

hate Ethan

Victoria being Victoria," I said dismissively, "Nothing I can't

convinced, but he didn't press the issue. "Let's

cemetery administrator is expecting

we walked toward the exit, our conversation shifted to

Sunday," I confirmed, my

there?"

miss it, Liv, I'll

from

as she watched

(Victoria's POV)

making sure each piece looked perfect, Emma's

squealed as

myself, enjoying the sound of Ethan's deep chuckle. He was always so different

his voice softening as it always

corner, watching as Emma bounced on her toes

Her small face

won third place in the running race at school!"

unforgiving, melted as he

ruffled her hair affectionately.

he said, his pride evident. "I knew you could

carrying the tray of treats. "I think this calls

you?"

remaining in place as

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that reminded me why I'd fought so hard to

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clapped her hands together. "Can I invite my

asked eagerly.

you can, sweetheart," Ethan agreed immediately.

softened completely

in Emma's presence.

on the coffee table. "We could hold it at Silver Crown Hotel,”

suggested.

have that

"With a cake?

can make," Ethan promised,

them together, satisfaction warming my

be Ethan,

me. A

Ethan

a moment, though I already

wanted it to be.

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