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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.

fingers gently uncurled my fist before I could reopen my wounds. James

hazel eyes filled

tear your stitches," he warned, his voice low enough not

assistants.

hadn't heard him approach – a testament to how distracted I'd been by the revelation

Victoria.

are you doing here?" I whispered, allowing him

"I'm

purchase the

from Lucas Blackwood felt heavy in my pocket. At least

had gone right.

before we

argument.

the energy to protest as he led me back to Dr.

hand with clinical precision.

not to put too much strain on

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

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had you so upset earlier?" he asked, his hazel eyes searching my face. I could feel your distress from

with

Ethan

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

he didn't press the issue.

"The cemetery administrator is expecting us at

we walked toward the exit, our

set for Sunday," I confirmed, my voice catching slightly. "Will

there?"

wouldn't miss it, Liv, I'll be right

from behind a large

as she

(Victoria's POV)

piece looked perfect,

squealed as Ethan walked through

smiled to myself, enjoying the sound of Ethan's deep chuckle. He was always so different with Emma - warm, affectionate,

asked, his voice softening as it always did for

Emma bounced on her toes in front

face

third place in the running

eyes, usually so hard and unforgiving, melted as he looked

ruffled her hair affectionately.

Emmy," he said, his pride evident. "I knew

stepped into the room, carrying the tray of treats. "I

you?"

in place as

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why I'd fought so hard to

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"Can I invite my

asked eagerly.

sweetheart," Ethan agreed

softened completely

in Emma's presence.

on the coffee table. "We could hold it at

suggested.

have that beautiful

eyes widened with delight. "With a

biggest cake they can make," Ethan

together, satisfaction warming my chest. This was

be Ethan,

me.

it?" Ethan asked, looking to me for

moment, though I already

wanted it to be.

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