Third Person's POV
Melinda'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
Third Person's POVBefore long, the director, Dave Carter, rushed over. "A pleasure! I'm the director of this show, Dave Carter. Just call me Dave!"Neither man responded. Dave continued. "The show is about to start in an hour. Would you two like to wait in the green room? Or I can have some dinner prepared—the taping might go on for a while..."Cliff cut him off. "The show is about to start. Is everyone here?""Everyone?" The director thought for a moment. "I think so.""Where's Vanya?" Cliff asked directly.The director immediately said, "Ms. Dalton had something come up. She said she won't be able to make it. She won't be participating in the show.""She can't make it?" Cliff frowned. "Is something wrong with her?"The director quickly waved his hands. "No, nothing's wrong. She just wasn't feeling well. Ms. Dalton said so herself.""Not feeling well isn't a problem? What's wrong with you people?" Cliff said cold
Third Person's POVVita's voice was urgent on the phone. "The show tapes this afternoon! Is something wrong? Do you want me to send someone to pick you up?""No, I just overslept..." Vanya glanced at Theodore, who was smiling at her.She quickly looked away. "I'll be there right away." Then she hung up."I'm full. The trainees have a show today, so I have to go.""I'll take you." Theodore stood up. When he saw Vanya was still a bit wobbly, he simply scooped her up and carried her in his arms.By the time Vanya got to Hammond Pictures, all the other trainees were ready to leave.In the lobby, Winn sneered. "Talk about a diva. She's making all of us wait for her."Vita frowned, too. She went over to Vanya and whispered, "The show is tonight. Prep work starts this afternoon. Why are you so late?"Vanya lowered her voice. "Don't ask questions. Just take them there."Vita nodded.Vanya and Bryant made eye contac
Third Person's POVAs Vanya turned, Theodore's lips met hers perfectly.Her lips were sweet, her tongue soft, and he couldn't help but want to get closer."Mmm..." Vanya's soft sigh broke through his control.He reached for her clothes, his kisses moving slowly down her neck. But he stopped just before they went too far, his breathing heavy.He'd only meant to tease her, but he'd lost control himself."Liar..." Vanya whispered, her face flushed.Theodore had told her he wanted to wait until they were mated. But now, they were clearly about to cross a line.He reached up, stroking her forehead apologetically, and forced back his desire. "Good night."He started to move away, but Vanya suddenly straddled him.The position sent Theodore over the edge."Now you want to stop? Where were you a minute ago?" she said, her face a fiery red.Before he could answer, she kissed him.The kiss completely wi
Third Person's POVTheodore's hand moved instinctively along Vanya's waist. The fabric was thin, almost transparent. The warmth of his palm, mixed with his unique Alpha scent of fir and cedar, wrapped around her wrist.It was the innate desire of a mate. His wolf whined deep inside, desperate to pull her into his arms.With a final pull, he held her close against his chest.His body heat radiated through their clothes, still carrying the faint echo of his wolf's aura. Vanya's defenses instinctively dropped.She wrapped her arms around his neck. Her voice trembled. "What are you... what are you doing?""Taking you to rest." Theodore's throat bobbed. He was fighting the rising primal urge of his wolf.His wolf was restless, bumping against his consciousness. It yearned to lick her hair, to mark her with his scent.Gently, he placed her on the bed. As his fingers brushed her hair, a faint, golden outline of a wolf's claw flickered
Third Person's POVCyrus was so angry that he was fuming. "Fine! You dare to slander my daughter like this! I won't allow her to keep that child!"Cyrus stormed out in a huff, and the onlookers here were all holding back laughter.A philanthropist and a renowned lady, both with impressive reputations, had actually quarreled to such an extent.Derrick's face was almost turning red from holding back his laughter.Finally, a sound of Veronica overturning the table came from the next private room. The waiter quickly went in to clean up, and the people here finally couldn't hold back and burst into laughter."I really didn't expect that the seemingly kind but actually mean Veronica almost started cursing just now!"Grace also followed with a sigh of relish, "I've never found gossip so interesting before. The ones I've heard before are nothing compared to today's excitement."She looked at Vanya and asked, "So, with this situation, Melinda probably has no hope of joining Silver Moon, right?
Third Person's POVCyrus pounded the table.Vanya didn't mind—whether Melinda was Mr. Chambers's biological daughter or not, it was clear that Mr. Chambers had accepted her as his daughter.After being insulted by Veronica like that, how could he swallow his pride?Veronica had always been arrogant. Tomorrow's dinner with Cyrus was sure to be interesting.Walking outside, Vanya took out her phone and called Grace."What? You're inviting us to dinner?" Grace was full of doubt.Vanya said, "Tomorrow night, at the Royal Restaurant, I'm treating you to dinner to 'watch a good show.'""I understand the dinner part, but is there an event at the Royal Restaurant tomorrow? Why is there a 'show' to watch?"Derrick grabbed the phone from Grace and said to Vanya, "Vanya, we'll definitely be there!"Vanya nodded and then had Stewart book a private room.The next day, Vanya didn't even go to Hammond Pictures. By six in the evening, everyone had already gathered at the Royal Restaurant."It's the f