Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

Chapter 234

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(Olivia's POV)'

Rain pounded against my windshield as I drove toward Stone Pack Enterprises headquarters. The wipers fought a losing battle against the downpour, much like my emotions battled

against the memories this place evoked.

I gripped the steering wheel tighter. No way was I going to Ethan's Moonlight Manor tonight.

The towering glass building of Stone Pack Enterprises.loomed ahead, its illuminated logo a beacon in the stormy darkness. Five years ago, I'd stood in front of these same doors, soaked to the bone and desperate.

Back then, I'd come begging for money to save our daughter's life.

The memory washed over me as vividly as the rain outside. I'd been turned away at reception, the woman's voice dripping with disdain as she informed me that "Miss Victoria Frost is Alpha Stone's girlfriend" and that I needed an appointment. When I refused to leave, security guards had dragged me out into the rain.

Standing on the sidewalk, clothes plastered to my skin, I'd sent Ethan a text message that still. made me cringe with shame: "Please. I'll do anything. Lily needs the treatment."

Maxwell Chen had eventually appeared with an umbrella, escorting me inside through a side entrance. Ethan had been cold, clinical, offering me a shower and change of clothes before we "discussed terms."

I'd complied, desperate for the money that might save our daughter.

An hour later, I left with a check and the receptionist's knowing smirk burning into my back.

Pulling into the parking garage, I pushed those memories aside. Today, I wasn't here to beg. I

was here to demand.

I texted Maxwell Chen: "I'm here to see Ethan regarding Connor Blackthorn." His response was immediate: "I'll meet you at the executive elevator."

Maxwell appeared exactly as I remembered him-impeccably dressed, expression neutral, the perfect assistant. If he recalled our last encounter, his face betrayed nothing.

"Miss Winters," he greeted with a slight bow. "Alpha Stone is expecting you at Moonlight

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Manor."

"I prefer to meet here," I replied firmly.

+8 Points >

Something flickered in Maxwell's eyes-surprise, perhaps but he simply nodded and led me

to the elevator.

Ethan's office occupied the entire top floor, a testament to his power and status. Floor-to-ceiling windows offered a panoramic view of the city, though tonight they

only

reflected the storm's fury.

Ethan stood when I entered, his amber eyes narrowing slightly.

"I expected you at Moonlight Manor," he said, his deep voice sending an

unwelcome shiver

down my spine.

"I prefer neutral ground," I replied coolly.

He studied me for a moment, then turned to Maxwell. "Have dinner delivered here instead."

Maxwell nodded and disappeared, leaving us alone.

Ethan gestured to the seating area. “Please, sit."

I remained standing. "I'm here about Connor Blackthorn."

"And I invited you to dinner," he countered, his tone hardening slightly. "We can discuss

business afterward."

Before I could respond, Maxwell returned with several staff members carrying covered dishes. The rich aroma of venison filled the air as they set up an elaborate meal on Ethan's conference

table.

My stomach betrayed me with a quiet growl. I recognized the dishes immediately- venison medallions with moonberry sauce, roasted root vegetables, and forest mushroom risotto. All

my favorites from Amber Crest Restaurant.

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"You remembered," I said before I could stop myself.

Something softened in Ethan's expression. "Of course."

The intimacy of the moment unsettled me. During our marriage, we'd rarely shared meals

too busy with pack business or spending

and Emma.

a chair

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+8 Points >

my expression neutral despite the delicious food before me.

manipulation-using my hunger against

mother?" Ethan asked as

replied curtly. "Connor Blackthorn's

he interrupted smoothly.

he

it my business to know what's

of his wine. "Especially when it

possessive tone. "I'm not here to discuss my

on me intently.

my spine stiffen. "There's

his voice deceptively

attentive to my mate

fork with a sharp clink.

leave, but Ethan was faster, moving to block

amber- enveloped me as

softly,

held firm, drawing me into a brief

mine triggered something deep within my

this was still my

broke away, heart pounding

help you with Connor Blackthorn," Ethan offered,

repaying a

my head. "I don't

"Why not?"

you," I said bluntly. "You'll protect Victoria over

justice for Lily."

tightened at the accusation. "That's not

your priorities clear, Ethan. Victoria and Emma

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They always have."

+8 Points >

masked

you want

from me, Olivia?"

you to authorize Connor Blackthorn's release,"

Ethan growled,

concern, not yours," I countered. "You lost the right to

you

abandoned me and Lily."

between us, sharp and cutting. Ethan's

with an emotion

I couldn't-wouldn't-name.

he finally said. "I'll

me, but I kept

turned to leave, eager to escape the confusing mix of

displaying "Silvercrest

my spine

voice was professionally calm but

mother has

emergency. Her

world tilted beneath my feet.

distress. The doctors are with her now, but

quickly."

call, years ago. Another emergency. Another loved

away.

Lily.

into the nearest chair,

Ethan was beside me instantly, concern etched on his

whispered, voice breaking.

took the phone from my hand. "This is

Stone. Prepare

for Evelyn Winters. We're on our

and helped me to

guide me to the

small of my

back.

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Pack Medical Den

me was both foreign and familiar-a reminder of all

to each other.

us at the entrance, her professional demeanor softening with genuine concern. "Miss Winters,

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