Vanya's POVAs I spoke, I stepped into the office.Theodore was already seated comfortably in his executive chair, looking up at me with a calm inquiry, "Why would you say that?"On my way here, I had organized my thoughts meticulously.Jasper, as a businessman of modest scale, could afford to spend millions.However, it seemed quite odd to spend so much on an unremarkable piece of obsidian.The only plausible explanation was that Theodore had a need for it.I spoke confidently, "The obsidian rough I acquired, though seemingly ordinary, is blessed by the Moon Goddess. To humans, it's no different from any other obsidian, but for werewolves, it holds significant power. I suspect you plan to become an Alpha and intend to use this obsidian to strengthen your pack. Am I right?"Theodore nodded slightly, then frowned, a hint of confusion in his voice, "But now the blessed obsidian is in your possession."I understood his confusion. It was the crux of the matter.If I had acquired the stone
Third Person's POVCliff spent the entire night at the hospital with Melinda.The next morning, he received a call from Elliot, his brow furrowing, a hint of confusion in his voice, "What enrollment exam?""The school staff called today, saying they saw Luna Vanya's name on the enrollment exam list, so they wanted to ask you if Luna Vanya had discussed this with you in advance."Cliff remembered that Vanya had been shopping with Veronica yesterday. When could she have registered for the exam?His mind was filled with doubts."I see," Cliff said before hanging up, the lines between his brows never smoothing out.He wondered silently, 'What scheme is Vanya plotting now?'"Alpha Cliff, was that a call from the school? Should I hurry back to class?" Melinda, lying in the hospital bed, had woken up at some point and asked softly."I've already spoken with Elliot and the school. You should rest here today. Besides, the call wasn't about you," Cliff replied."What was it about then?" Melinda
Cliff's POVI pulled Vanya into the car parked outside the school, the atmosphere inside as cold as an ice cellar."Give me an explanation," I demanded, my voice icy with suppressed anger.Vanya showed no fear, responding candidly, "I want to study finance at Wolfe.""I forbid it," I blurted out without hesitation, a sense of resistance welling up within me for no apparent reason."By what right do you forbid it?" she retorted, undaunted."Because I am your mate!" I raised my voice, my tone even colder. "Vanya, don't think I don't know what you're up to!""What are you talking about?" she feigned innocence, looking at me with an air of bewilderment."Melinda is at this school, and you deliberately followed to make things difficult for her!"I accused, my mind's eye filled with Melinda's delicate figure, fearful that she might be hurt in any way."Cliff, I'm not as petty as you think!" Vanya's eyes betrayed a hint of disappointment."Vanya, I know you've never liked Melinda being part
Melinda's POVFawn looked at my reaction and continued smugly, "It's true. I asked a friend from the admissions office specifically. The principal and vice principal accompanied that woman. It's clear her family is either wealthy or noble, probably trying to get in through connections."Raven was also confused by the news and asked doubtfully, "Our school is never short of rich kids, but who is this woman exactly? Do you know her identity?"Fawn shook her head helplessly, "No idea, but no matter how wealthy the people at our school are, we've never seen the principal and vice principal personally receive anyone before. It shows that this woman's family background must be extraordinary.""So beautiful and wealthy, yet trying to steal someone else's boyfriend, how strange."Fawn and Raven discussed back and forth, each of their words like a sharp sword, piercing my heart and leaving me in a panic.I knew that if Vanya really came to Wolfe, the lies I had carefully woven would be exposed
Melinda's POVRaven dragged me to the second teaching building.I was well aware of her ulterior motives.She claimed to be interested in the graduate exam questions, but in reality, she was on the hunt for a wealthy boyfriend.Most students at our school came from affluent families, and many who applied for the finance graduate program were already successful individuals in the industry.Sure enough, halfway there, Raven was already bouncing with excitement.She chattered away, "I heard Wilmot Hammond is here, too. There will definitely be a crowd around him. If we're late, we might not even catch a glimpse."Hearing this, my curiosity was piqued as well.The Hammond Group was a financial giant in Los Angeles, with a vast banking enterprise and a reputation for being extremely low-key.Yet, there were persistent rumors that their wealth was so immense that they could rebuild Los Angeles from scratch, which was not an idle claim.Raven, like an inquisitive squirrel, kept looking aroun
Vanya's POVAfter that, until the end of the exam, Wilmot didn't write a single word.Seeing his nonchalant attitude, I felt a sigh of relief internally.Regardless of his actions, I felt confident that I had nailed this exam.With a light heart, I stepped out of the exam room when suddenly, a powerful force grabbed the back of my neck.[$]I turned around in horror to see Wilmot pinning me against the wall.His eyes were like a rebellious eagle's, with a hint of laziness and unruliness.Perhaps due to regular fitness, his figure was exceptionally robust, and the solid muscles exerted a sense of pressure even through his clothes.My wolf growled in my mind, and every hair on my body stood on end.As an Alpha myself, Wilmot's naturally exuding powerful aura was quite oppressive.This might be the innate ability of the ancient Alpha families.I feigned composure and said, "Hey, I don't even know you."I was well aware that with his strength, a single punch could knock me unconscious, ma
Cliff's POVThis woman was getting more and more audacious, not showing the slightest fear in front of me."Ding ding -" My phone rings again, the ringtone jarring in the quiet atmosphere.I answered the call impatiently, my tone harsh, "Speak.""Alpha Cliff, Luna Vanya's results have come in."The voice from the school office on the other end carried a hint of difficulty. I instinctively frowned, a sense of foreboding rising in my heart, and responded, "I see."Vanya sits across from me, looking at my expression, seemingly having guessed what the call was about."Vanya, I really didn't expect that you would dare to cheat in the exam at Wolfe," I couldn't help but accuse, my heart full of dissatisfaction and doubt towards her behavior."I passed, didn't I?" Vanya completely ignored my words.She seemed to care little about how I viewed her, focusing only on the exam results.From my expression, she had obviously deduced something. She should have passed the cut-off line."Cliff, since
Vanya's POVThe next day at noon, I was leaning against the window, intently reading a finance book, when Jenny gently knocked on the door and said, "Luna Vanya, the dressmaker and stylist are here, asking if it's convenient for you now?""Is there something?" I responded with some confusion."Aren't you attending the Thunder Pack's family dinner tonight?"Hearing this, I couldn't help but frown.With the recent flurry of events, had it not been for Jenny's reminder, I might have completely forgotten about returning to the Thunder Pack tonight.I rubbed my temple, thinking that if it weren't for this monthly family dinner that I must attend, I really didn't want to go."I see, let them in," I put down the book in my hand and organized my thoughts.The Thunder Pack is one of the largest packs in Los Angeles, with many ancient traditions.Among them, the Dalton family's rule of having a monthly family dinner has continued to this day.As long as I am a descendant of the Dalton family, t
Vanya's POV"What did I do?" Derrick paused, clearly not following."About the principal's matter," I directly pointed out the key issue.Derrick thought for a moment and replied, "Probably Theodore did it.""Would Theodore bother with this kind of thing?" I was surprised, suddenly recalling the scene of Melinda and her two companions downstairs of my apartment that day.Upon reflection, it really could have been Theodore's doing.However, another question quickly replaced the doubt in my mind. "Are you so broke that you have to eat here?"This affordable cafeteria of Wolfe didn't seem like a place Derrick would frequent."Save where you can," Derrick responded.I inwardly scoffed, "What a joke!"Derrick kept his company's lights on all night.Who would believe him?I invited Derrick to sit and dine together, then asked, "What was Theodore's intention by involving the principal?""There's a sa
Third Person's POVMelinda's spine stiffened instantly, and she slowly turned her head, her eyes filled with restraint and unease.She stammered, "Yes... yes.""Are you from room 317?" the principal asked.Melinda nodded, wondering why the question was being asked."Is Raven from your dormitory?""...Yes, she is," Melinda glanced at Raven not far away, a hint of barely noticeable panic flashing in her eyes.Raven was taken aback, and the principal's gaze followed suit."Are you Raven?"Raven's body tensed, nodding stiffly, her heart lifting with a sense of foreboding.The principal looked down at the complaint letter in her hand, her expression grave as she said, "We received a report that you fabricated false information and spread it within the school, severely damaging the campus atmosphere and infringing upon a female student's right to reputation." She then placed a flyer with a photoshopped image of Vanya in
Melinda's POVVanya's expression grew stern, and Fawn, seeing the situation, rushed over to help me up from the ground. "Melinda! What are you doing? Get up and come with me."Fawn forcefully pulled me away, and I dared not meet Vanya's eyes.I feared seeing through my disguise in her sharp gaze.There, Fawn tugged at me, her face full of confusion as she asked, "Melinda, why did you just kneel to her?""I, I just... I was afraid she would cause trouble for you, so I wanted to talk to her privately," I feigned an extremely aggrieved look, hoping to dispel Fawn's doubts."Melinda, you... you're not deceiving us, are you?" Her eyes still held a trace of suspicion.I felt my face freeze for a moment, but quickly recovered.I said with a sense of grievance, "Fawn, how could I possibly deceive you? Why would you suddenly ask me that?"My heart was pounding with anxiety, terrified she would see through my ruse.Fawn sai
Vanya's POVI stood atop the high-rise of the building, quietly watching the backs of Melinda and her two companions as they gradually faded into the distance.At that moment, the security guard called me, inquiring, "Ms. Dalton, three people just arrived at the entrance, claiming to be your friends. Should I allow them in?""No, and if they come again in the future, get them away," I responded decisively."I see, Ms. Dalton."After hanging up the phone, I heard Theodore's steady voice from inside the room, "Just let them go like that?""What else can we do? Engage in a heated argument downstairs?" I shrugged.I was truly unwilling to waste my time on such boring people.I was also quite puzzled. In my previous life, I had tried every means to get close to Cliff, and at that time, Melinda did not consider me a threat.But after my rebirth, when I no longer wanted to be near Cliff, Melinda started to target me.How
"I've already checked. She's not a resident student. No one has seen her in the girls' dormitory," Fawn said, her usual reliable gossip at hand."Not living in the dormitory means she's a day student," Raven scoffed, a disdainful curl to her lip and a look of despise in her eyes. "It must be because she can't afford our school's dorms. They cost 20 grand a year, not something every family can handle. As a call girl, she's only fit for day schooling." With that, she folded her arms across her chest and raised her chin, as if she had seen through everything.Fawn didn't chime in this time.Melinda spoke up instead, "Raven, don't talk about her like that. Everyone has their difficulties. Maybe she's also left with no choice?" Her eyes flitted around as she spoke, avoiding Raven's gaze. Her foot scraped back and forth on the ground, and her fingers twisted together. Her heart pounded like a rabbit caught in her chest, fearful that Raven would detect the cracks in he
Vanya's POVI pulled Wilmot away.Wilmot looked reluctant, casting vicious glances back at Melinda and the others."Why are we leaving?" Wilmot asked, puzzled.I responded, "Arguing with them here is pointless, and I can't make a scene. If Veronica, Cliff's grandmother, finds out I'm attending Wolfe, I'll be in deep trouble.""What about your reputation? Are you just going to ignore it?" Wilmot questioned, concerned.I found his concern amusing and said, "Wilmot, in this school, who among those with family backgrounds doesn't know that I am Cliff's wife? Who doesn't know that I am the eldest daughter of the Dalton family? Why bother arguing with ordinary students who don't know any better?"Wilmot pondered my words and then realized it.Indeed, those people in the cafeteria, no matter how hard they worked their entire lives, might never reach our current status.Arguing with them was a waste of our time.The rumor
Vanya's POVI headed straight for the cafeteria, looking for an empty seat.I spotted a free seat at the back and planned to take it.As I approached the three of them, I only then noticed Melinda, who was deliberately keeping her head down to eat and trying to make herself as inconspicuous as possible.At that moment, Raven abruptly stood up, blocking my way."Excuse me, do we know each other?" I tried my best to make my voice sound gentle and soft, with a faint smile on my lips.However, there was no real amusement in my heart. I knew she meant trouble."A call girl like you, of course, I don't know you, but I bet everyone else does," Raven deliberately raised her voice, loud enough for those around us to hear clearly.The incident with the school bulletin board had already been the talk of the day, and almost half the school was aware of it.I didn't get angry right away. I was curious to see what else she might say.
Melinda's POVDuring class, my thoughts were completely captivated by the bulletin board outside the window, and my eyes kept glancing in that direction.The teacher's lecture seemed to become an annoying background noise. She called my name twice, but I was oblivious."Melinda. Can you answer that question?!" Professor's voice suddenly rose, her tone filled with impatience, which jerked me back from my reverie.I snapped back to reality, standing up in a panic. "Professor, I...""You've been absent from class lately, and when you do attend, you're daydreaming. I know you have decent grades, but you're a senior now. If you don't accumulate enough class hours, you won't graduate!" She frowned and reprimanded me sternly.I had been frequently absent from school recently, and my teacher, considering my grades were not bad, hadn't made too much of an issue about it.However, I had not only been truant often but also wrote my papers very c
Vanya's POVThe next day, I headed to Wolfe as usual.As soon as I stepped onto the campus, I sensed that the looks of the people around me were pretty strange.Their eyes were filled with surprise, curiosity, and more so, an indescribable oddness.In the distance, a man's angry scolding could be heard, "Get away! What are you staring at?"I looked up to see Wilmot tearing something off the bulletin board.His movements were extremely rough, as if the item on the bulletin board was his enemy.I frowned, a hint of doubt rising in my heart.At that moment, he crumpled the paper in his hand viciously, his face as dark as a stormy sky, full of clouds, chilling to the bone.People around saw me approaching and quickly scattered like they were avoiding a deadly virus, retreating to a distance.Yet, they couldn't suppress their curiosity and kept stealing glances in the direction of Wilmot and me, as if trying to uncover