Rejected by the Beta, Claimed by the Alpha

Chapter 198: Chapter 198

Mona stepped forward, her face adorned with a pleasant smile, but she knew better than to assume Kimberly and Theo would be fooled by it.

These two weren’t easily deceived. They were sharp, calculated, and always three steps ahead.

She needed to tread carefully.

"I have to discuss a matter of serious urgency with both of you. That’s why I am here," Mona said, allowing her smile to fade into a more serious expression.

Kimberly and Theo remained silent, their gazes locked onto Mona, studying her as if she were a puzzle waiting to be solved.

*Mona, you’re here to play mind games. But let’s see how long you can keep your act together before you slip up,* Kimberly thought to herself.

Theo was the first to break the silence. A slow, knowing smile formed on his lips before he motioned toward the house.

"Alright then, let’s talk inside," he said, his voice smooth yet unreadable.

Mona followed them in, her mind already calculating her next move.

She had come prepared for this conversation, but she also knew that neither Kimberly nor Theo would make things easy for her.

Inside the grand living room, they all took their seats. Mona sat opposite Kimberly and Theo, her posture poised, her expression composed, but her mind was racing.

She didn’t waste time.

"I have been working tirelessly to win over the alphas and key decision-makers to my side, so I can retain the Alpha’s seat and protect Derrick’s legacy," Mona stated, her eyes sharp with determination.

"I believe this isn’t news to either of you."

Theo leaned back into his seat, watching Mona with his usual, unreadable expression. He didn’t speak. He was waiting.

Kimberly, however, was quick to respond.

"Mona, we are aware," she said smoothly. "In fact, we expect both you and Lucian to do exactly that. The only thing we don’t know is why you’re telling us this."

Mona inhaled deeply before speaking again.

"Good. Then I’ll be direct," she said, clasping her hands together.

has become increasingly irritating to me that, everywhere I go, I keep being told that if I want to keep my seat, I need to speak with both of you. Is this true? Do you share the same

unspoken passing between them.

tilted her

is... what do you believe, Mona? Do you think you need our support? Do you think you need

her

for anything," she said firmly. "And as for support, I don’t see why pleading for

why are you here?" he

darkened slightly, but she kept

has the final say

to confirm whether she

silence settled over the

lips forming

not to play fair," she said,

have nothing to worry about.

let it show. Kimberly’s words, her composed demeanor, it all irritated

up straighter,

calculating than this, Mona," he said, his eyes locked onto hers. "Tell me why you are

herself to remain calm. She had

no matter how well she masked

another agenda.* Mona thought to

faint smile formed on her lips. "I want us

shifted slightly, intrigue flashing in

deal?" Kimberly echoed, glancing at

Theo said, his voice

took a deep breath before

pack is

that position, and in return, you assure me of your

up, so what are you saying and even let’s assume you have a day there... Why

giving it away for free. I am securing my own future. You want control? I want

his fingers tapping against the armrest of his

makes you think either of

eyes gleamed

want power and control," she said simply. "So, I am

for a few

You