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Chapter 82

Penulis: Lana Mora
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-02-10 20:28:04

Vania's POV

I frowned as I stared at my suddenly disconnected phone, the urgent busy tone in the receiver sounding like error notifications on the Chicago subway.

"What on earth has Cliff been taking lately?!" Fingertips unconsciously tapped out a jazz drumbeat on the glass coffee table.

"What's wrong? Did your husband look for you?"

Grace "click" opened the third can of sardines, and the silver fork gleamed with a dangerous light under the lamp.

At this moment, she removed her makeup, but she still remained an extremely charming mature woman.

Since the day Theodore introduced me to Grace, the two of us quickly became acquainted.

Although this is only our second meeting, in the past three days of Facebook private messaging, we have become gossip buddies who can talk about anything.

"Cliff didn't know what happened, suddenly he asked me to report my whereabouts to him in real-time starting from tomorrow," I shook my head helplessly.

In my memory, the previous Cliff never cared about wh
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  • Contract With Alpha Theodore   Chapter 83

    Vania's POVThe next morning, a sudden and urgent knocking on the door, like a sharp alarm, forcefully pulled me out of my sweet dreams.I groggily rubbed my sleepy eyes, slipped on my slippers, and unsteadily walked towards the door to open it.The deliveryman stood politely at the door, handing over a package with a smile, and said, "Miss Dalton, here is your delivery.""Mine?" I furrowed my brows slightly, my eyes filled with confusion as I looked at the security guard with a bewildered expression.The security guard, upon seeing the situation, quickly and patiently explained, "It was something sent to you by your friend.""My friend?" I was even more puzzled, confusion written all over my eyes as I pondered in my mind who it could possibly be."Who is it? It's too early in the morning to disturb my sleep," Grace was also awakened from her sleep by the knocking at the door.She lazily rubbed her eyes, yawned, and sleepily wa

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  • Contract With Alpha Theodore   Chapter 84

    Vania's POVWith my reminder, Grace's eyes suddenly lit up, instantly revealing a look of sudden realization.Grace instantly flew into a rage, with her hands on her hips, "You wait, I will go find him and settle the score!"I couldn't stop Grace at all. She was wearing pajamas, dragging her slippers, and rushed out in a hurry.I was about to chase after her, but I saw her directly knocking on the door of the next room."Derek! Come out! Derek!" Grace shouted at the top of her lungs, her voice incredibly loud.Derek scratched his messy hair, sleepily opened the door, furrowed his brow, and impatiently asked, "Who is making noise at the door so early in the morning? Don't you let people sleep!"Derek opened the door and, upon seeing Grace, he immediately froze, his eyes widened, his mouth slightly agape, and his face filled with astonishment.He seemed to think that he had seen it wrong, so he closed the door again, opened it ca

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  • Contract With Alpha Theodore   Chapter 85

    Vania's POVI looked around, but I didn't see Theodore's figure.Perhaps Theodore chose to give up after seeing the message I sent.It would have been better to give up, as it would have saved a lot of trouble.At that moment, the corner of my eye caught sight of a familiar figure outside the gate.Melinda was wearing a white evening gown, and by her side, with a flattering expression on his face, was Hunter, the manager of the Todd family enterprise.The hunter said to Melinda, "Miss Coleman, today Mr. Alpha Cliff couldn't come due to some matters, so let me show you around and familiarize you with the environment here. This Alpha Cliff property is highly regarded and valuable in the industry, and it's a great opportunity for you to learn and make new connections."Melinda nodded.This luxury hotel in New York is not the kind that goes to the extreme in terms of luxury style, and the decoration is relatively low-key.Me

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  • Contract With Alpha Theodore   Chapter 86

    In the third person's point of view, the following paragraph is faithfully translated into English:Melinda's face turned pale. Derek, standing behind her, didn't dare say a word.He thought to himself, "The fights between women, they can be really exciting!"Grace shouted coldly, "Security! Take her away!"Melinda didn't expect Grace to be so tough and not fall for her tricks at all.She looked around, and surprisingly, there was not a single person who stood up to stop her. Did they all not fear offending Cliff?Seeing the situation about to get out of control, Hunter quickly stood up and said, "Miss Gilbert, we at Alpha Cliff are very eager to collaborate with you. We cannot lose the opportunity for cooperation between our two companies just because of an unrelated person! This time, Miss Coleman is here on behalf of Alpha Cliff to apologize for the previous incident and, by the way, we can also discuss future collaboration projects. As f

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  • Contract With Alpha Theodore    Chapter 87

    In the third person's point of view, the following paragraph is faithfully translated into English:"Cliff, what do you mean?" Grace was about to step forward, but she was stopped by Derek.Women's matters are to be resolved by women themselves, while men's matters require their intervention.Derek walked up to Grace and said, "Cliff, today is the Gilbert family event, you wouldn't not know the rules, would you?"Cliff ignored Derek's words and looked at Grace instead, "Did you kick Melinda out?""It was me who kicked you out, what do you want? Are you trying to retaliate against me for your affair?" Grace's tone was full of disdain and contempt, which only fueled Cliff's anger."Melinda had a car accident, and she is still lying in the hospital!" Cliff said loudly.Grace froze when she heard Cliff's words. Had there been a car accident?Derek also furrowed his brow.Cliff said coldly, "If something really happened to Me

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  • Contract With Alpha Theodore   Chapter 88

    In the third person's point of view, the following paragraph is faithfully translated into English:The doctor walked out of the ward, and Cliff hurriedly approached, asking anxiously, "How is Melinda's condition? Is it serious?"The doctor replied, "It's not particularly serious, just a wound on the forehead that may leave a scar. For girls, they usually care a lot about their appearance, so you may need to help her cope with it and help her to accept it."Cliff stood still in place.After Vania asked for the address of Beta Elliott Hospital, she arrived just in time to hear the conversation between Cliff and the doctor.Cliff rubbed his forehead wearily and turned around to see Vania. There was a hint of coldness in his eyes as he said, "You dare to come here? Melinda is disfigured now. Are you satisfied?""Cliff, calm down," Vania said expressionlessly, "No one wants to see something like this happen, and her getting into a car accident w

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  • Contract With Alpha Theodore   Chapter 89

    In the third person's point of view, the following paragraph is faithfully translated into English:In the evening, Cliff helped the injured Melinda to the residence of the Silver Moon wolf pack.The furnishings in the room were much less, making it appear somewhat desolate.Seeing this scene, Cliff felt a little uneasy.Melinda asked, "Alpha Cliff, where did I live?""There were guest rooms upstairs."Melinda nodded and said with some difficulty, "My, my leg hurt, I can't go up by myself.""I supported you," Cliff's tone was very gentle.Melinda felt a sweet joy in her heart. Although the car accident had been very dangerous and had accidentally injured her face, seeing Cliff being so considerate towards her, even to the point of falling out with Vania, she felt that it was still worth it.As she walked up to the second floor, Melinda immediately spotted the master bedroom and asked, "Is this bedroom the master bedroom?

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  • Contract With Alpha Theodore   Chapter 90

    He walked into the room and saw her sitting on the couch. She looked up and smiled at him. He could see the sadness in her eyes. He sat down next to her and asked if she was okay. She nodded and said she was just feeling a little down. He reached out and held her hand, letting her know that he was there for her. They sat in silence for a while, just enjoying each other's presence. Eventually, he broke the silence and told her that he loved her. She looked at him, her eyes filled with tears, and said she loved him too. They hugged each other tightly, finding comfort in each other's embrace.Cliff held Melanie in his arms, and tears immediately streamed down her face. "Cliff..."Cliff looked at Melinda's swollen face, his eyes filled with pity.He furrowed his brow and looked up at Veronica, saying, "Grandma, it was me who let Melinda in to recuperate, Vania left on her own accord, it has nothing to do with Melinda.""What a shame! Vania, such a good child,

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    Third Person's POVCliff immediately pushed open the bathroom door. The room was filled with steam and a faint, sweet scent.The smell was oddly familiar to Cliff, as if he had encountered it before.But Melinda didn't give Cliff time to think. She threw herself into his arms. Feeling the smooth skin and the warm touch, Cliff shuddered and tried to push Melinda away.However, Melinda wrapped her arms around his neck. Her face was flushed with a hint of red. Her eyes were filled with desire."Alpha Cliff... I really can't live without you. Don't you like me?" Melinda's voice was unusually soft and seductive.Cliff felt an unfamiliar sensation rising within him. Just a gentle touch was enough to ignite the desire he had been suppressing."Cliff, look at me. You used to care for me the most," Melinda said, standing on her tiptoes and placing a kiss on the edge of Cliff's lips.She then teasingly ran her tongue along his lips, a mo

  • Contract With Alpha Theodore   Chapter 149

    Third Person's POVCalvert noticed Vanya's hesitation and said, "Don't worry, I checked. There are no cameras around here."Vanya frowned and asked, "Don't you have to go for a photoshoot?""I've finished for today, but I'll probably be around for the next few days. I still have some ads to shoot," Calvert replied."Then go ahead and get busy. I'll do the same," Vanya said, preparing to leave.But Calvert stopped her, placing the takeout bento in her hand. "It's from my grandma.""Mine?" Vanya asked, surprised.Calvert added, "She made it specially for you."Ever since Vanya had visited Calvert's home last time, his grandmother had taken a liking to her.Vanya accepted it with a bit of embarrassment. After all, it was Grandma Sutton's kind gesture."Tell her thank you for me," Vanya said, patting Calvert's shoulder as she left."Keep up the good work! Your future is bright."Calvert watched Vanya's r

  • Contract With Alpha Theodore   Chapter 148

    Vanya's POVGrace noticed my thoughtful expression and asked, "Did Cliff suspect you when you went back to the Silver Moon Packhouse today?""He did suspect me, but... it wasn't quite what I expected," I replied."What do you mean 'not quite what you expected'? Isn't suspicion just suspicion?" Grace hugged a pillow, her curiosity piqued as she waited for me to explain.I said, "He gave me a ring today and said... he likes me."After I finished, Grace was stunned. "Cliff?""Yes," I confirmed."This feels like something my silly brother Theo would do," Grace said, looking puzzled.I rested my chin on my hand and thought carefully before saying, "Cliff probably likes Melinda. He's saying this because of M Group. Right now, the Todd Group can't afford any more scandals. He wants to keep me stable. As long as we don't divorce or cause trouble during this period, he can avoid a lot of headaches."I repeated to myself, as if tr

  • Contract With Alpha Theodore   Chapter 147

    Vanya's POV"Enough! Cliff, bickering with a woman like this isn't like you. What do you really want by calling me back? Don't tell me it's because you're jealous that I was at Wilmot's birthday. I won't believe such a ridiculous thing coming out of your mouth," I said.Cliff opened his mouth but couldn't find any words."About Melinda, I was wrong about you," Cliff suddenly said.I thought I had misheard."Are you... apologizing to me?"Cliff's expression froze.I looked at him and asked again, "You didn't call me back just to apologize, did you?"Cliff was silent."I knew it was for the apology," I couldn't help but say."Vanya, you..." Cliff's face turned a bit sour.He was used to being in control and having others submit to him. Admitting he was wrong was a big step for him.Cliff tried to stay calm and said, "I was wrong about this. I shouldn't have accused you. But Melinda didn't deserve to go

  • Contract With Alpha Theodore   Chapter 146

    Vanya's POV"Sorry, Mr. Hammond, but Alpha Cliff sent me to bring Luna Vanya home," Elliot said, looking at me. "Luna Vanya, Alpha Cliff is very concerned about you. Please come back with us.""What if I don't want to go back?" I asked.Elliot paused for a moment, then said, "Then I'm afraid we'll have to insist."The bodyguards behind Elliot immediately stepped forward. Wilmot tightly shielded me, saying, "Don't worry, I'm here!"I wasn't actually scared. I knew that even if Elliot couldn't take me away, he wouldn't dare cause a scene at the Hammond residence.However, the fact that the Todd family could so easily enter the Hammond residence was quite surprising.It seemed that Cliff's position as the top businessman in Los Angeles was well-deserved.If things really escalated, no one would come out unscathed."Wait." I gently patted Wilmot's back and stepped in front of him. "Today is Wilmot's birthday party. Bringing

  • Contract With Alpha Theodore   Chapter 145

    Vanya's POVGrace, holding the skirt of her Lolita dress, ran over and said, "Wilmot's been looking for you everywhere. He's frantic. You should change out of that costume quickly. We'll head back soon!""Alright," I replied, thinking to myself that Cliff would probably send Elliot to find me any minute now.I glanced at Theodore one last time before following Grace back to the dressing room.After quickly changing and removing my makeup, I followed Grace out of the dressing room, only to bump into Wilmot, who had come to find me."What are you two doing here?" Wilmot frowned. "I couldn't find you after we entered. Where did you go?""I suddenly needed to use the restroom," I said, using the first excuse that came to mind.Hearing this, Wilmot's face seemed to flush slightly.He turned his head and said, "Let's go. There's nothing fun here anymore.""Good! Let's get out of here. I don't think there's anything fun here ei

  • Contract With Alpha Theodore   Chapter 144

    Third Person's POV"Unsure?" Vanya turned around in surprise at Theodore's words and said, "If he doesn't come today, then all my efforts would be in vain.""Whether he comes or not doesn't matter. As long as he knows that the M Group's masked ball is packed with guests, that's enough," Theodore replied.Vanya sensed a hint of jealousy in his tone."That's true...""But you just want to annoy him, don't you?"Vanya couldn't deny it, but she wasn't that naive."If he comes and sees that Kendrick doesn't look anything like me, he won't suspect me anymore," she said.To create the Kendrick persona, she had put in a lot of effort. This time, she planned to wear flats, don a clown outfit, and appear in front of Cliff, making him completely drop his suspicions about her."Vanya? Vanya? Are you ready?" Grace's voice called from outside the door.Vanya, now dressed as a clown, opened the door to see Grace in a Lolita outf

  • Contract With Alpha Theodore   Chapter 143

    Vanya's POVIn the afternoon, the Hammond family's lobby was decorated exceptionally lively.Wilmot usually surrounded himself with friends who were more like troublemakers, rarely hosting a proper birthday party.Tonight, many rich second-generation heirs and socialites had shown up, but Wilmot was completely uninterested in them.These people had simply heard that the second son of the Hammond family was celebrating his birthday and had brought gifts to get close. In reality, Wilmot couldn't even remember most of their names.I sat to one side, occasionally glancing at the clock.The masked ball had already started, and I was racking my brain for a good excuse to take Wilmot away.Just then, Edwin's personal bodyguard approached us."Alpha Edwin says there's a masked ball tonight. He wants you to attend on his behalf, but under no circumstances should you reveal your identity or let anyone know that someone from the Hammond f

  • Contract With Alpha Theodore   Chapter 142

    Vanya's POV"Vanya!" From a distance, Wilmot, dressed in workout clothes, ran over. He must have just finished his morning exercise.His bright red hair was particularly eye-catching, and I spotted him from far away."Up so early. Have you had breakfast yet?" he asked."Not yet," I replied, pointing to the people going in and out of the second-floor study. "Is it always like this at your place every morning?""Not usually. Things have just been busier lately," Wilmot said, taking my hand. "Come on, let's go eat.""Grace hasn't woken up yet. I should wake her up," I said."No need. Grace loves to sleep in. I'll have them make it when she gets up." Wilmot insisted.I was about to agree when he added, "Besides, Edwin should be eating too. His private chef is really good.""N-no, that's okay," I tried to decline, but Wilmot said, "What's there to be afraid of? We're all family here!"I reluctantly followed Wilmot to t

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