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If I didn't explain, it was an admission of guilt. If did explain, it was mere sophistry.

If I lost control, I was simply a "wild Omega"

My nose stung with the surge of injustice and heartache, which eventually morphed into a cold laugh.

Ethan, hearing me laugh, looked up, his eyes narrowed with a dangerous glint, as if warning me. I could see he was conflicted-angry at Victoria's deception yet still protective of her

My smile turned even colder, my emerald eyes reflecting a painful realization. The answer was crystal clear. I

had lost.

Without lingering any longer, I turned and walked back toward the private dining room of Amber Crest

Restaurant.

Although I hadn't expected this incident to make Ethan see through Victoria or become disillusioned with her, I had hoped for at least a flicker of doubt. But I hadn't anticipated this outcome.

I reached the door of the private room and opened it, walking back to my seat with

my glass of wine, I took several gulps to suppress the bitterness

went to the restroom too. Didn't

me, asked.

I replied with

to eat, masking my emotions from my colleagues. The venison with

back for so long. Could something

the door.

anything happen to Victoria, the future Luna?" another colleague responded

Victoria held Ethan's arm, their intimacy a clear indication that there was no

smile playing

raised chin seemed to convey a message: "Olivia, even if you set me up and let Ethan know the truth, do you think he would be angry with me? Principles are nothing compared to

up as Ethan entered, their expressions a mix of nervousness

and mockery as I calmly sipped my soup. I

a faint "Hmm," his gaze sweeping over everyone

Cluptei

and impossible to

to ignore him, continuing to eat as if his

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