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Chapter 63: A Silent Challenge

(Ethan's POV)

I entered the Grand Reception Hall with measured steps, my eyes immediately finding Olivia sitting beside. Lucas Blackwood on the sofa. My grandmother sat between them, her face alight with satisfaction.

The sight of them together sent a surge of possessive rage through my veins. Lucas Blackwood had no right to be here, in my territory, near my mate.

With deliberate slowness, I unbuttoned the top of my shirt, revealing the fresh bite marks on my neck-

evidence of my recent encounter with Victoria. The message was clear to any Alpha male: I was sexually

active and claiming my territory.

Lucas's eyes narrowed slightly as he caught sight of the marks. Message received.

"Ethan, you're just in time," Grandmother said, oblivious to our silent exchange. Her eyes sparkled with excitement as she gestured between Olivia and Lucas, "I know you and Lucas are business rivals, but from now on, the Stone and Blackwood families will be one."

I kept my expression neutral, though my wolf snarled beneath the surface. Grandmother had always been fond of Olivia, but this was taking things too far.

"Be mindful," she added, wagging a finger at me, "and don't make things difficult for Olivia."

Her meaning couldn't have been clearer. She was suggesting a marriage between Olivia and Lucas.

calm. My amber eyes fixed on Olivia, silently commanding her to

her eyes- the desire to defy me warring with her instinct for

I continued, not taking my eyes off Olivia, "I wasn't aware you were arranging meetings. between my wife and other

dismissively. "It was a happy coincidence. Lucas came

making it

set down his teacup with deliberate precision, "It was indeed unexpected, but I'm grateful for

grated on my nerves. He turned to face me fully, his posture relaxed

the stance of an Alpha who feared

find Miss Winters fascinating,” he declared, his gaze shifting briefly to Olivia. "With Madam Stone's blessing, I

to drop several degrees, Bernard Sheppard, standing

I echoed, a dangerous edge to my voice. "You seem to

ther Chal

mother of my child"

present of Lily-our connection that could never be

neglected Grandmother cut in sharply. Her frail hands gripped her walking stick with surprising strength "A mother who lost her

physical blows. I maintained my composure, though my jaw tightened

her elderly voice carrying unmistakable authority m formally adopting Olivia as

was no small declaration. By making Olivia a daughter of the Stone family. Grandmother was effectively severing any possibility

she added pointedly. "And she will be free to choose her

I caught the flash of triumph in

lifting

smile. Wanwan, please escort Lucas out. It's getting