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Chapter 28: Desperate Measures

Chapter 28: Desperate Measures

(Victoria's POV)

"Remember," he hissed over his shoulder, "no tricks. I need that money by afternoon"

One hundred thousand dollars was nothing compared to what Ethan provided monthly.

Ever since Emma's knife attack by that deranged Derek Savage, Ethan had covered all her medical expenses

without question. His generosity toward us had only Increased after the incident. "You'll get it," I replied coolly, watching him hurry toward the exit.

His timing couldn't have been worse. Ethon was already striding across the garden, his powerful frame

casting a long shadow over the medicinal plants. His amber eyes scanned the area with predatory alertness

"Who was that?" he asked, coming to stand beside me. His protective presence immediately surrounded me

like a shield.

I placed my hand on his arm, my touch deliberately gentle. "Just someone asking for directions to the emergency section," I lied smoothly. "He seemed confused about the Medical Den's layout."

Ethan's gaze lingered on Roland's retreating figure. For a moment, I feared he might follow the man, but then

The turned his attention back to me.

"Are you feeling better?" he asked, his voice softening as he examined my healing

cuts.

"Much better," I assured him, leaning into his touch. The doctors say I can go home today."

He nodded, offering me his arm. "I've brought the car around. Emma is waiting at home with her nanny"

As we walked toward the exit, I couldn't help but smile. Ethan Stone, the most powerful Alpha in the Northern

Territories, was escorting me like a precious treasure while his actual mate was nowhere to be seen.

The thought of Olivia alone at Maple Grove filled me with satisfaction. Soon, with Roland Warner's evidence silenced, nothing would stand between me and what I deserved.

(Olivia's POV)

I woke with a pounding headache, my mouth dry as sand. The sleeping remedy had knocked me out for nearly a full day, judging by the evening light filtering through my curtains.

My stomach growled painfully, reminding me that I hadn't eaten since before my confrontation with Ethan. The memory of his denial about Lily's death sent a fresh wave of grief through me.

I forced myself out of bed, wincing as my bruises protested the movement. After a quick shower, I headed out

to find food, too exhausted to cook.

The small restaurant near Maple Grove offered excellent venison stew. I sat in a corner booth,

spoonful as warmth spread through my body.

ng each

"More bread, Mrs. Winters?" the waitress asked, her eyes widening slightly at the sight of my bruised face.

nodded, grateful for her discretion. Thank

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Chapter 20 Besperate Me

I paid my bill and stepped outside, pulling my jacket tighter against the cool

but the poorly lit path between buildings made me uneasy. I had barely taken twenty

accelerated instantly. The memory of Darius Reed's attack in Shadow Alley flashed

mind

fingers closing around the small dagger I now carried everywhere. The metal felt reassuringly

pace exactly, I stopped abruptly and spun

ready.

no one

path behind me stretched empty and silent. A chill ran down my spine that had

night air.

voice steady despite my

Only silence answered me.

more quickly now. Within seconds, the footsteps resumed -

My in

screamed danger. I broke into a run, not

footsteps behind

apartment building came into view. I fumbled with my key card at

unlocked with a click. I rushed inside, turning immediately to look through the glass

shadowy figure, no obvious threat. Yet my senses told me someone was watching,

elevator, pressing the button repeatedly as if that would make it arrive faster.

I leaned against the wall, trying to calm my racing heart. Perhaps I was

it reached my floor. I

to my apartment door.

inserted my key into the lock.

of my home.

stepped inside quickly, prepared to slam the door

man's hand hot out, palm slamming against

fast, Mrs. Winters," a

door closed, but he

bulky frame blocking my

escape route

my bag and holding it before me

his posture remained threatening "I think you'll want to hear

have to say first."

I recognized him - Roland Warner, the gambling addict whose wife had been a potential kidney

demanded, keeping the dagger pointed at

have

to hear"

in

truth about who deliberately redirected your daughter's kidney donor," he said, his voice dropping lower "The truth about who caused

on the dagger faltered. "Tell me,"

lips curved into an unpleasant smile. "One hundred thousand dollars.

said immediately, not even hesitating. "Just tell

shook his head.

I know you're telling the truth?"

into his pocket, producing a folded document. "Medical records showing my wife was

rage. "Victoria," I whispered. "She did this." "Smart woman," Roland nodded. "I need the money

details. Two days, Mrs. Winters. Don't

that, he turned and left, closing the door

the floor, clutching the card in my

dollars - where would I get that kind of money in

in a blur