Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

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I watched the video on Olivia's phone with growing anger. Each second of footage confirmed what I had suspected - my family had betrayed my trust in the worst way possible.

The recording clearly showed Emma deliberately throwing herself into the Moonlit Reflection Pool while

Olivia stood several feet away. There was no pushing, no malice from Olivia - only a calculated performance from a child too young to have learned such manipulation on her own.

My anger rose like a tide as the video continued, showing Victoria's false accusations and Eleanor's immediate condemnation without investigation. The final straw was watching my own granddaughter, Isabelle, claiming to have "witnessed" something she couldn't possibly have seen.

I lowered the phone, my hand trembling with rage. The room had fallen deathly silent as everyone awaited my judgment.

"Kneel down-"I commanded, my voice cutting through the tension.

Isabelle's face brightened immediately. She clearly thought my command was directed at Olivia. The smug satisfaction in her eyes made my blood boil even hotter.

She straightened her posture, ready to witness Olivia's humiliation. When Olivia remained standing, confusion flickered across Isabelle's features.

"Olivia Winters, didn't you hear Grandmother tell you to kneel?" she snapped, grabbing Olivia's arm roughly. "Kneel down now!"

"I told you to kneel down!" I roared, my voice echoing off the walls.

Isabelle froze, her hand still gripping Olivia's arm. Shock registered on her face as she slowly turned to meet

my gaze.

questioned, disbelief coloring

stutter?" I asked coldly.

legs seemed to give way beneath her as she crumpled to the floor.

stared up at

what did I do wrong?"

the phone, my grip tightening around it. "This is what you call

for decades. Without a word, he took Olivia's phone and

video played against the living room wall, large enough for everyone to see. Emma's deliberate fall into the water was unmistakable,

of color as the truth was revealed for all to see. She hadn't

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desperation in her voice. "You set this up beforehand just to get me punished, didn't

had moved. Isabelle's head snapped to the side from the force of my

wailed, clutching her reddened cheek. "Where did I

dare talk back!" I thundered, my patience completely exhausted. "What's wrong with Olivia being cautious? Did she hold a knife to your throat

hand again, ready to deliver another blow. Isabelle cowered, covering

rushed forward, placing herself between me and Isabelle. "Mother,

Don't take it to

young? Twenty-four years old and still young and doesn't understand things? When does she plan to grow up? Eleanor, you've spoiled

flinched at my words but remained protectively in front of her daughter. I glared at

Ancestral Hall and kneel to reflect on your actions, I ordered Isabelle, pointing a finger at her trembling form. "Without my permission, no

Isabelle by the arms and dragging her away. Her

Olivia, who calmly returned the gaze. Then Olivia's attention shifted to