Cliff's POVI noticed Vanya's action, and I frowned slightly.However, this subtle movement went unnoticed by the others at the table.The family dinner finally came to an end, and Vanya and I walked out of the Thunder Pack hand in hand.But as soon as we were outside, she quickly pulled her hand away.I subconsciously looked at my empty palm, a strange discomfort welling up inside me.After a while, Vanya asked, "Why did you come?"I looked at her and countered, "Knowing that you would be wronged if you came alone, why did you still come by yourself?"Vanya paused and said softly, "I asked you."I pursed my lips and replied, "Today is Melinda's birthday. I have to go there.""Melinda's birthday?" Vanya looked surprised, "Then why did you come here?"She now seemed to accept that Melinda held a special place in my heart.But hearing Vanya's tone, I couldn't help but frown and explained, "The Dalton family's dinner concerns the relationship between the Todd and Dalton families. For var
Third Person's POV"Alpha Cliff, you have always been very good to Ms. Coleman.""And what about Vanya?"Elliot struggled to say, "...Not bad."Cliff pursed his lips, suddenly recalling the words Mirabel had spoken at the Dalton's dinner.It seemed everyone in Los Angeles knew he didn't like Vanya, except for himself, who was unaware of the ugly rumors spreading outside.[$]"Starting tomorrow, you no longer need to drive Melinda around."Vanya's POVA few days after Dalton's dinner, I was delighted to receive the admission letter from Wolfe.As a socialite who had never been involved in finance before, being able to enter this top-tier institution in the financial world as a graduate student was undoubtedly a bombshell in our social circle, causing quite a stir."Ding ding -" In the afternoon, my phone suddenly rang.I picked it up and saw it was a call from Aldridge."Vanya, is it true that you got into Wolfe International Finance School?" Aldridge's tone was serious and stern, devo
Vanya's POVAfter Aldridge hung up the phone, I couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.Mirabel was already plotting to get her hands on the inheritance my father left me.At the slightest sign of movement, she couldn't wait to instigate Aldridge to investigate my bank account.It seemed she had long planned to seek personal gain from it.I immediately dialed the bank's private line, and the call was quickly answered, "Hello, Ms. Dalton, how may we assist you?""I want to transfer assets to another account," I stated decisively.I silently swore in my heart that I would not let Mirabel's conspiracy succeed."Alright, Ms. Dalton. We will have a specialist at your service shortly."I said coldly, "If any family members inquire about my bank assets, please ask for my permission first.""Understood, Ms. Dalton."I hung up the phone.I used some money to buy that obsidian rough, and my father's legacy had always been stored in that account, known only to Aldridge.It was unexpected that Al
Vanya's POVBefore I could compliment the place, Derrick hurriedly complained, "You see, I told you Vanya wouldn't like this style! Girls prefer everything to be filled with girlish charm, right?"I smiled and turned to Theodore, my eyes filled with sincerity. "No, I really like it. Thank you, Theodore."Theodore seemed to breathe a sigh of relief and continued, "You won't feel bored living here, will you?"I shook my head gently, my tone resolute, "Not at all. I love this kind of simple and quiet atmosphere. It's more comfortable for me."As I spoke, I surveyed the room and noticed that all the daily necessities were provided, even fragrant candles and coffee machines, which made me feel even warmer.At that moment, Theodore spoke again, his tone steady yet reassuring, "A cleaning lady will come every week to tidy up. Just focus on your studies, and don't worry about anything else.""Considering you've arranged everything so well, how should we calculate the rent?"I asked subconscio
Melinda's POVI kept asking myself, could Vanya really have been admitted to the graduate program?No, it was impossible!I had experienced the difficulty of the entrance exam questions myself.Vanya, a Luna of the pack who had never received financial education, how could she pass?"Actually, no. I saw that this woman reported to the second teaching building today. She seems to be a newly recruited graduate student in finance. I don't know what her family background is, but because she's good-looking, she's been confessed on the confession wall by several guys today, saying they want her number."I heard my roommate say this."Slut!" Raven had always been intolerant of such women who used their looks to attract attention.Fawn also couldn't help but click her tongue, "Did she really pass or not? Could it be through some dealings?""You don't know? Wolfe has unwritten rules. With her looks, she probably got in through illegal dealings."Fawn's face was full of disdain. In her opinion,
Vanya's POVEarly in the morning, I arrived at the classroom.The number of graduate students in this school was not large, and the finance department only had one class each year.Those who could enter this class were either from wealthy families or had exceptional talents. None of them were ordinary individuals.I deliberately chose a seat in the last row.After all, as a new student, I didn't want to attract too much attention.If Veronica knew I was studying here, with her stubborn temperament, she would definitely cause a scene at the school, which would undoubtedly bring me a lot of trouble."Bang!" The classroom door was kicked open with a loud noise.A few boys sitting in the front row frowned in displeasure, about to get angry.But when they saw who it was, they all shut their mouths.I subconsciously raised my head and looked towards the door along with everyone else.There stood Wilmot, dressed in a casual sports outfit, exuding an air of laziness and casualness.Seeing him
Vanya's POVI was well aware of Theodore's formidable influence in Los Angeles. Ever since Mr. Winston acknowledged him as his grandson, he had firmly established himself in the city.Theodore's style was rather ruthless, akin to a desperado.In the business world, every enterprise had its unsavory secrets, and the tricky task of disposing of this evidence often fell to Theodore.Thus, no one wanted to make an enemy of him lightly."Alright, let's start with everyone introducing yourselves to get to know each other better, as we'll be spending a lot of time together," Derrick said with a friendly smile.[$]One by one, the students introduced themselves.They were all animated and boastful, flaunting their family businesses, studying abroad experiences, and so-called "great achievements" in society.When it was my turn, I simply stated, "My name is Vanya," and then ended it.[$]The audience exchanged glances, and I could sense a silent agreement among them.In their eyes, I was nothi
Vanya's POV"I started school today and moved out of the house," I replied, trying to keep my voice steady and honest."Who gave you permission to move out?" Cliff's tone was filled with anger.The intense emotion was clearly conveyed through the phone, making my already uncomfortable body even more distressed.At that moment, I was physically and mentally exhausted. The instability of the mate bond, coupled with my weakness, left me with no energy to engage in a pointless argument with him.So, without hesitation, I hung up the phone, as if that could also isolate the negative emotions.I took the medicine from the drawer, swallowed it, and then lay back down on the bed.Under the effect of the medicine, I slowly drifted off to sleep, hoping to find a moment of peace and relief in my dreams.The next morning, I woke up with a splitting headache, and the light rain outside was still falling.But it was the second day of school, and I didn't want to be late.I struggled to walk to the
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