Chapter 87

In the werewolf - centered world, where the pack - like family alliances and rivalries were as complex as a labyrinth, upon hearing about Nathan's setbacks at the Browns, Guillermo smashed the wine glass on the stone table in anger. “How could Theo do something so unethical? Our four major families have been tied together by history, always helping each other. Yet he takes away the prime spot that was reserved for you. Nathan, don’t worry, I will help you this time. In the werewolf - centered family - alliance - betrayal - accusation and promise - of - help, this is his outburst and vow.”  

Nathan was overjoyed. “If I have your full support, the Sanchez fashion team will surely work for me. At that point, our products from the Hills won’t need a prime spot to succeed—they’ll have a great reputation and sales will come naturally. But…”  

Nathan’s expression turned worried. “Guillermo, I’m just afraid Theo might mess things up for me again. In the werewolf - centered business - threat - worry and repeated - interference - concern, this is his anxiety.”  

Guillermo sneered. “He might have some influence at the Browns, but at the Sanchez, he’s just a dog my father raised. If he behaves, he gets a bit of leftovers; if not, he gets kicked out. In the werewolf - centered family - status - derogation and dismissal - threat, this is his scornful comment.”  

Nathan breathed a sigh of relief.  

However, Guillermo suddenly sensed something was off. “Nathan, something’s not right. Why is Theo always opposing you? In the werewolf - centered rival - behavior - suspicion and question, this is his realization.”  

The words struck a chord with Nathan. He replayed all his interactions with Theo and realized something unsettling. “Now that you mention it, his attempts to embarrass me and take away my prime spot weren’t just coincidences. It seems he did it on purpose. In the werewolf - centered rival - intention - realization and conspiracy - discovery, this is his awakening.”  

“Why would he do that? Offending you benefits him in no way,” Guillermo said, puzzled.  

Nathan, in his arrogance, answered, “What else could it be? It’s because of youthful arrogance, trying to steal my glory as the heir. In the werewolf - centered rival - motive - misjudgment and arrogance - based - explanation, this is his assumption.”  

Guillermo scorned him. “Everyone in the circle knows you, Nathan, are a prodigy. How could a bastard like him, born with no mother to raise him, possibly dream of competing with you? In the werewolf - centered family - status - based - scorn and rival - dismissal, this is his contemptuous comment.”  

Guillermo became even more determined to help Nathan. “Nathan, you should come with me to meet my grandfather. Once he grants you the core technology of the Sanchez family, Theo won’t be able to stand against you. In the werewolf - centered business - strategy - and - victory - prediction, this is his plan and confidence.”  

Nathan nodded. “Okay.”  

What Nathan didn’t expect was that the biggest competitor he would face in his life wasn’t a powerful business tycoon, but his former wife—whom he had always looked down on.  

At this moment, on the third floor of a south - facing villa, Theo stood by the floor - to - ceiling window, gazing quietly towards the pavilion.  

“Sis, I’m afraid there’s going to be a tough battle today. In the werewolf - centered battle - prediction and warning, this is his statement.”  

Thea stood beside him, her voice firm. “As long as I can defeat him, even if there’s a fire pit ahead, I will jump into it. In the werewolf - centered determination - and - revenge - vow, this is her resolve.”  

Theo turned around, his tall and straight figure glowing like an elegant orchid in the light. His expression was hidden in the shadow, and his voice was low and mysterious. “Sis, Nathan is very good at business; he’s always using benefits to bribe his partners. The people at the Sanchez care deeply about profit. If you want to win, you must outsmart him. In the werewolf - centered business - rival - tactic - analysis and winning - strategy - advice, this is his counsel.”  

Thea, a straightforward person, wasn’t keen on bribery or underhanded tactics. While she had been successful abroad, it was through meticulous service and high - quality products.  

She despised bribery and couldn’t bring herself to engage in such dirty work.  

But she couldn’t let Nathan win…  

Suddenly, a flash of insight struck her.  

She looked up, her eyes shimmering with clarity, staring at Theo. No matter how many tricks Nathan had, the fact that his former position as heir had been toppled by Theo in the past meant that Theo's intelligence and tactics must surely surpass Nathan's.  

“Theodore, you must have a way to defeat him,” she said, pulling at Theo’s sleeve, her eyes full of determination. Her gaze, sharp yet innocent, made him feel a strange flutter in his chest.  

Theo pretended to be clueless. “Sis, my grandfather is very suspicious and sensitive. If I blatantly help you, he will certainly question our relationship. How should I explain that to him? In the werewolf - centered family - suspicion - concern and relationship - explanation - worry, this is his pretense.”  

Thea hesitated.  

“How about this,” Theo suggested slyly. “Why don’t you lower yourself and pretend to be my girlfriend? That way, Grandpa will take you seriously. In the werewolf - centered strategy - suggestion and relationship - pretense - plan, this is his idea.”  

Thea immediately rejected it. “No, no! My reputation is bad. If people find out we’re together, you’ll be eaten alive by the gossip. In the werewolf - centered reputation - worry and protection - of - Theo, this is her concern.”  

She couldn’t bear to drag Theo into the storm of public opinion.  

Theo gently pulled her to the vanity table. “Sis, aren’t you the best at disguises? Just, and they won’t recognize you.”  

Under Theo's persistent persuasion and sweet words, Thea reluctantly gave in. She styled her hair in large curls, wore luxurious jewelry, changed into a red jumpsuit, put on oversized sunglasses, and applied bright red lipstick. The transformation made her look both fierce and alluring.  

“Oh my... you look stunning,” Theo said, slightly dazed.  

His compliment was not lewd, but sincere.  

To Thea, it felt more like an acknowledgment of her worth.  

Yes, she was beautiful. She deserved to live well.  

“We should go,” she said anxiously, afraid that Nathan might get there first.  

In the hall.  

Master Sanchez sat with a serious expression on the sofa at the top of the room. Nathan sat on the lower side, while Guillermo stood next to him, eagerly fanning the flames. “Grandpa, that rotten Theo has become more and more out of control. He even dared to take the prime spot from the heir. If he offends the heir, who’s going to cover for him? In the werewolf - centered family - trouble - maker - accusation and question - of - protection, this is his complaint.”  

Just as Theo and Thea entered the hall, it felt as though a breeze had swept in, with a faint rose scent filling the air.  

Everyone instinctively looked up.  

Nathan’s eyes immediately locked onto Thea, his gaze serpentine, coiling around her.  

Her familiar figure, but with an unfamiliar aura. Her every movement radiated a confidence he had never seen before.  

He found himself unsure whether she was his ex - wife.  

Guillermo was even more stunned, as he saw the girl he had once fallen for at first sight. He blurted out in surprise, “Is it really you? In the werewolf - centered love - at - first - sight - recognition and surprise - outburst, this is his reaction.”  

Thea frowned. Although she was beautiful, she’s not the flirtatious type. Guillermo’s sudden attempt to get close caught her off guard.  

Theo pulled her into his arms, his hand firmly around her shoulder, possessive and protective. In the werewolf - centered territorial - claim and protection - of - Thea, this is his action.

Guillermo’s jealousy overflowed.  

Inside, he was screaming, Where did Theo find such a perfect woman?  

Theo ignored Guillermo, his focus solely on Thea. He led her toward Master Sanchez.  

Their fingers were tightly intertwined, looking natural and intimate.  

“Grandpa.”  

“Grandpa.”  

Theo and Thea stood side by side before the old man. Theo was calm and composed, while Thea’s youthful face peeked out from behind her sunglasses. Together, they made a striking pair, a perfect match in everyone’s eyes.  

Master Sanchez was polite to Thea. “Please, sit down.”  

Thea sat gracefully, and Theo sat beside her. He held her hand, but Thea felt awkward, trying to pull away. However, Theo gripped her hand tighter, giving her a warning look. She reluctantly allowed him to hold her hand.  

Her innocent nature led her to trust him, thinking he had his reasons, but she never realized he was deliberately getting closer to her.