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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

fallen completely. I paid my bill and stepped outside, pulling

apartment wasn't long, but the poorly lit path between buildings made me uneasy.

The memory of Darius

mind

slipped my hand into my bag, fingers closing around the small dagger I now carried

pace exactly, I stopped abruptly and spun around,

ready.

no

behind me stretched empty and silent. A chill ran down my

night air.

my voice steady despite

Only silence answered me.

and continued walking, more quickly now. Within seconds, the footsteps

My in

instincts screamed danger. I broke into a run, not caring how

footsteps behind

apartment building came into view. I fumbled with my key card at the entrance, swiping it frantically against the

a click. I rushed inside, turning immediately

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

the elevator, pressing the button repeatedly as if that would make it arrive faster. When the doors finally opened, I practically fell Inside, jabbing

my racing heart. Perhaps I was being paranoid

it reached my floor. I stepped out

to my apartment door.

key into the lock. The door swung open, revealing

of my home.

quickly, prepared to slam

out, palm slamming

Mrs. Winters," a

door closed, but he was

bulky frame blocking my

escape route

shouted, pulling the dagger from my bag and holding it before me "Leave now or

his hands slightly, though his posture remained threatening "I think

have to say first."

Warner, the gambling

demanded, keeping

eyes fixed on me. I have

to hear"

heart stuttered in my

who deliberately redirected your daughter's kidney donor," he said, his voice dropping

the dagger faltered. "Tell me,"

smile. "One hundred thousand dollars.

immediately, not even hesitating.

head.

you're telling the truth?" I

records showing my wife was a perfect match for Lily. Yet somehow the kidney went to Emma Frost

"Smart woman," Roland nodded. "I need the money by Friday. Cash or bank transfer, I don't care which." He

Two days, Mrs. Winters. Don't

left, closing the

the floor, clutching the

- where would I get that kind of

a blur of