Tabitha's POVA loud noise suddenly echoed in the conference room.I saw Derek instantly furious, as he kicked Zander's chair.His strength was like a ferocious beast on the attack, and with the help of the pulleys below, he moved so fast that he left a blur.By the time I realized what happened, Zander had already been kicked against the wall and ended up sprawled on the floor, looking utterly embarrassed.The onlookers hurriedly helped him up in a flustered manner, "Zander, are you okay?"It was clear that Derek was really furious. He had smashed the chair to pieces.If it weren't for the chair bearing too much force, it would have been Zander who was shattered to pieces."I'm fine," Zander said with a strained smile that didn't quite reach his eyes like it usually did.Barclay's face turned pale, and he snapped, "I didn't expect you two to be so ruthless!"He didn't dare to vent his anger directly at Derek, so he turned to me. "Ms. Hartley, today is the shareholders' voting meeting
Zander's POVI had tried every and had already gained the support of almost half of the shareholders.Derek was supposed to fall today!How did it become like this?I asked to see the voting results, only to find out that the people I had won over, especially those major shareholders, were all standing on Derek's side!Those who had promised to support me had all turned their backs on me.And some of them even transferred their shares to Tabitha.Now, Tabitha held almost ten percent of the Greenwood Group's shares!All my efforts over the years had ended in vain.This was a huge blow to me, and I couldn't figure out what went wrong exactly!I had known those people for a long time.And I knew they were Derek's trusted followers. Thus, I showed my utmost sincerity just to win them over.They also clearly indicated that they were willing to defect. But afraid of letting Derek find their betrayal, we only reached a verbal agreement.Originally, we had agreed that once Derek was removed,
Derek's POVAfter going back to my office, I explained the situation to Tabitha.Actually, I had known for a long time that Zander was secretly bribing my men, so I decided to turn his trick to my own use.I let my men find a time to "betray" me, gaining Zander's trust.Zander fell into the trap, and I took the chance to find the moles.When listening, Tabitha kept her mouth open in shock.She said, "Just a few days ago, I read a post about the real business wars. They said the worst thing they've done was to secretly unplug their rival company's internet cables or something."Hearing this, I reached out and scratched her nose dotingly, "Don't be too surprised."Tabitha stammered, "Well, actually, you can tell me more about your business. I feel like a useless person in this matter."Seeing her being so considerate and adorable, I couldn't help but smile, "I don't really want you to get involved in all of this mess."Tabitha pouted and asked, "The Greenwood Group's problem has been so
Third person's POVStanding in the underground garage, Zander looked at his phone with a sullen face, as he got a call from an unknown number.He answered the call, his voice cold, "If it's some trifle, I advise you to keep your mouth shut.""I'm calling to offer you a deal.""Oh?""I know you've lost a lot of money over the years. I can offer you a deal worth a billion dollars. What do you say?""Enlighten me."The person on the other end of the line said slowly, "Help me kill Tabitha, and I'll give you a billion."Tabitha's POVIn Derek's office.I looked at Derek and asked, "What's wrong? Did you find anything?"Not long after Derek left, someone called me here.Derek replied with a faint smile, "Not yet. But this farce is about to end. Would you wanna go watch a good show?"I blinked, asking, "Can I?""Of course. The person who should apologize is not you, but them."Later, after taking care of the company's affairs, Derek personally drove me to the seaside.It was dusk now, and I
Sally's POVI was Sally.Seeing that face, somewhat similar to my own, I knew it was Tabitha.She was the true love of Derek's life.It was not until now that I realized Derek wasn't disinterested in women. He had been waiting for Tabitha to appear for the past decade.He never explained this to me because I had never caught his eye, and there was no need or obligation for him to do so.I had been delusional, striving alone out of his sight, even fantasizing daily about what it would be like to stand by his side.After being rejected by him, I was so devastated that I cried my heart out and did many extreme things.Looking back, I felt like a clown, while the woman by his side was both elegant and noble.What I lost to her was not just appearance but also demeanor.Seeing her legs, unharmed and perfect, only fueled my anger. Why was fate so cruel to let me meet Derek?I roared inside, filled with jealousy and frustration."You're awake?" Derek asked lazily from his seat. "Tell me, who
Third person's POVTabitha's first reaction was not anger. Instead, she wondered why there wasn't a single normal person around Derek.What about this girl who bore a resemblance to her?Derek was clearly furious, with veins bulging on his forehead. He called out to stop Baldwin.Baldwin, drenched in sweat yet looking respectful, said, "Alpha Derek, I apologize. We checked her chat and call logs and found nothing suspicious. However, I have located the original video."Derek approached the gasping girl on the floor. "Tell me, what exactly did you talk about with Zander?""Nothing worth mentioning," Sally sneered. "The biggest mistake of my life was meeting you."Derek felt speechless.For the first time, he realized how terrifying being lovestruck could be.He had thought that Sally would reveal the truth out of gratitude for his help, but she showed no appreciation at all, blaming him even in her dire situation.Her heart and mind were consumed by Derek, much to Baldwin's frustration
Derek's POVTabitha didn't seem to be bothered. On the contrary, she looked quite calm, which showed a stark contrast compared to the woman on the floor.The moment the door closed, Sally seemed to understand why I chose Tabitha.But it was already late.The door shut her piercing voice out.She had no future anymore. She destroyed with her own hands a marriage with a man who truly loved her.I didn't let go of Tabitha's hand, not even after we went back to the car.Since Tabitha woke up, the things I was worried about didn't happen, but Tabitha's personality had completely changed.She was way too calm. Even when she saw other women approaching me, she no longer showed any jealousy. She had lost the sense of possessiveness she used to have.Yet the good news was that she no longer rejected my kindness towards her.Overall, her emotions were very stable, so stable that it even scared me a little."Tabitha, don't you have any questions for me?"In the darkness, I initiated the conversa
Derek's POVThe public opinion changed all of a sudden.To the surprise of Internet users, Lisa turned out to be someone who frequently intervened in other couples' relationships and acted as a homewrecker.She was no good kind. Besides, all the people who she had bullied before spoke up.Some were diagnosed with depression and had to spend their whole life to cure themselves.Some committed suicide. And their grey-haired parents showed the photo of their kid in front of the camera, listing all the wrongdoings Lisa had done to their kid.Lisa's teacher, classmates, and neighbors all stood up to tell the story of her life.Makeup artists, stylists, and some basic-level staff in the showbiz all complained about Lisa's arrogance and rudeness.What was most jaw-dropping was that several cleaners and waiters all claimed to have been defrauded by Lisa in the same way.The conflicts between Lisa and Tabitha were exposed that day, and even the au
Third person's POVTabitha's gaze was calm as she asked, "It was his idea, wasn't it?"Her eyes revealed a kind of calmness after despair."Yes, he doesn't want to do nothing. The wolfsbane in your body is spreading rapidly. This is a desperate measure."Chemotherapy is like a high-stakes gamble. If you win, the tumor is effectively suppressed, but if you lose, death comes more swiftly.The mo
Third person's POVTabitha lay on the bed, unsure of who would come next.She just hoped it wouldn't be Derek again.At that moment, the door opened.Orson entered with a meal box containing a vegetable soup and a box of grilled chicken breast."Orson, I can't eat," Tabitha said."You have to. You're very weak r
Derek's POVI dare not approach Tabitha anymore. The only thing I could do was watch from afar outside the ward."Alvin, arrange a DNA test between Tabitha and Kyrian immediately. Once Tabitha sees the results, she will definitely believe me," he ordered.A flicker of complexity crossed Alvin's face as he reminded me, "Alpha Derek, can you hear my thoughts?"I turned to him, my eyes filled with confusion.
Third person's POVDerek stood there, stunned as if he couldn't comprehend what Tabitha was saying at first."Tabitha, I can explain. I never marked Daphne; we are not mates..."Tabitha didn't want to hear anything about Daphne from him. It only made her feel sick."Derek, I said I don't want to know what your relationship is with her. What I'm talking about is my illness."Derek, holding a gl
Third person's POVZander had passed out again.Rolf held him by the collar, lifting him up.Seeing Zander's weak breathing, Rolf sneered, "His wolf is trembling, not even daring to resist. Such a cowardly werewolf, not even as good as our Black Thorn's Omegas. I really don't know what Ambrose is thinking."Rolf felt it was unfair for Derek.As the future heir of the Black Thorn Pack, Alpha El
Third person's POVAmbrose couldn't bear it any longer and stepped in between the two.He spoke with righteous indignation, "Enough. Why do you have to tear each other apart? At worst, from now on, Zander will give up all inheritance rights. Let me take him away. He will never appear before you again."Even now, Ambrose still spoke with a condescending tone, not realizing any fault of his.If Derek were a child, he would definitely be very sad. Now, he just slowly shifted his bloodshot eyes toward Ambrose's face.With a smirk that seemed more like a grimace, Derek spoke like a devil, "What of mine does he have to give up? Ambrose, if I were you, I'd get out of here and stop being a nuisance.""What?"In the past, Derek was still respectful to him. Now, his tone was disdainful and cruel.Clearly, Derek was not in the mood to argue.He looked down at Zander coldly, "You're not talking, huh? I have plenty of ways to make you talk."After saying this, Derek dragged him by the arm. Since Z
Third person's POVZander's situation was dire. After Tabitha was urgently taken to the hospital last night, Alpha Elliott was so enraged that he had an episode and returned to his previous state of confusion.Ambrose and Phoebe wanted to take him away, but Derek had given orders. The Greenwood family's guards refused to let them take Zander.Zander had fainted once. The doctor had revived him on the spot. He then continued his punishment of kneeling until now.He had been able to make snide remarks while watching the drama unfold last night. But after kneeling all night, Zander felt as if he wished he were dead.His knees were numb from the pain, and his head wound was only rudimentarily treated.He felt that he had lost sensation in his lower body.Exhausted, hungry, and sleepy, he dared not fall.He had fallen once in the middle of the night due to extreme sleepiness, and as a result, his body was covered in glass, causing him unbearable pain.In a daze, he saw Derek approach him.
Third person's POVDerek returned to the main bedroom and casually turned on the shower. Before the water could heat up, he stepped in.The cold water splashed on his body, but it was not as cold as the chill in his heart.He recalled the night two years ago when Tabitha was tied up in the bathroom by him, soaked by the cold water.The water was so cold. She must have been utterly desperate at that time.Thinking of Tabitha's current state, Derek was filled with regret. The harshness he had shown Tabitha in the past had all turned into blades stabbing himself.The more he loved Tabitha, the more he blamed himself now.His wolf whimpered in pain within his mind, "I can't sense Tabitha's wolf. They are very weak."Derek did not respond. He was aware.He would definitely agree to exchange his own life for Tabitha's now.Alvin hurriedly arrived and walked to the bathroom door. It was pitch black inside. But with the light from outside, he vaguely saw Derek sitting against the wall.He was
Third person's POVDerek nearly dropped the bowl in his hands.He explained in haste, "Tabitha, it's not what you think. Daphne and I didn't-"Tabitha coldly interrupted him, "What story are you preparing to make up this time? Do you still remember that? When I was pregnant and fell from the stairs, how did you respond when I called you?"This was the only fragment she could recall. It still felt like a needle piercing her heart when she thought about it.Hearing her asking this question, Derek knew he couldn't hide the truth from her anymore."Tabitha, I can explain," he said.Tabitha indifferently remarked, "Perhaps you had some unavoidable reasons. But you left your mate to save someone else. I'm sorry, I can't empathize with your reasons. I only feel sad for myself. You were right. It's better to forget those memories, as remembering them would only add more troubles."Such a perceptive Tabitha left Derek speechless.No matter what he said now, even if it was the truth, Tabitha wo