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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

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Chapter 20 Besperate Me

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

long, but the poorly lit path between buildings made me uneasy. I had barely taken twenty steps when I heard it footsteps

memory of Darius Reed's attack in

mind

hand into my bag, fingers closing around the small dagger

my pace exactly, I stopped abruptly and spun

ready.

was no one

empty and silent. A chill ran down my

night air.

called, my voice steady despite

Only silence answered me.

quickly now. Within seconds, the footsteps resumed - slightly faster, matching my increased

My in

I broke into a run, not caring how

footsteps behind me accelerated

apartment building came into view. I fumbled with my

click. I rushed inside, turning immediately

remained empty. No shadowy figure, no obvious threat.

it

trying to calm my

floor. I

to my apartment door.

I inserted my key into the lock. The door swung open, revealing the

of my home.

prepared to slam the door shut behind

out, palm slamming against

so fast, Mrs. Winters,"

closed, but he

bulky frame blocking my

escape route

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

his hands slightly, though his posture remained threatening "I

have to say first."

- Roland Warner, the gambling addict whose wife had been a potential kidney donor for

demanded, keeping

fixed on me. I have

to hear"

stuttered in my chest. "What

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

grip on the dagger faltered. "Tell

an unpleasant smile. "One hundred

it," I said immediately, not even

head. "Money first,

do I know you're

records showing my wife was a perfect match for Lily. Yet somehow

Roland nodded. "I need the money by Friday. Cash or bank transfer, I don't care which." He handed me a small card

Two days, Mrs. Winters.

left, closing the

the floor, clutching the card in my trembling hand.

- where would I get that kind of money in two

a