Vania's POV
Without hesitation, Derek picked up Grace and said in a grumpy tone, "Stop talking! Let's go home!"
"Wuwuwu, you're so strong, I really like it!" Grace coquettishly said, and Derek's face instantly turned as black as it could be, as if it could drip ink.
I saw the situation and also wanted to stand up.
Unfortunately, just after drinking alcohol, when sitting down, I didn't feel anything unusual. However, as soon as I stood up, I suddenly felt dizzy and everything started spinning.
I felt unsteady and fell straight into Theodore's arms.
"Do you now know that you can't stand steady?" Theodore's voice was deep and magnetic, calmly making people feel inexplicably reassured.
I barely supported Theodore to steady himself and whispered, "I just had a little too much to drink, but I'm fine."
Theodore walked up to me and slowly crouched down, speaking softly, "Come up."
I stared at Theodore's broad and sturdy back, an
Melinda's POVI was still waiting for Cliff in the living room when I saw him come back with a gloomy face, and my heart sank.I couldn't help but ask tentatively, "Luna Vania... didn't she come back with you?"Cliff's expression grew even colder, as if a layer of ice had formed: "If she doesn't want to come back, she never has to come back."Upon hearing Cliff's words, I secretly rejoiced in my heart.Vania was such a foolish woman, even though she had such a good opportunity to win Cliff's heart, she stubbornly refused.But it's also good for me this way, as long as Vania is not among the wolf pack, I have plenty of opportunities to get close to Cliff and eventually win his heart.I looked at Cliff's profile, the lines were cold and charming, and I always believed that I would definitely get him.Because in the past, I could always vaguely feel that Cliff had a liking for me.And he was always different with me, compar
Vania's POVI was quietly eating breakfast when, after about half an hour, Theodore came back carrying a large shopping bag.Derek stared at the shopping bag in Theodore's hand for a while and asked in confusion, "What... did you go for?"Theodore placed the bag on the table and took out bananas, grapes, and apples from it, as well as milk, yogurt, and two bags of snacks."It's for sobering up." Theodore's voice was flat, as if he was stating something as ordinary as can be, and then he picked up a fruit knife to start peeling the apple.Grace excitedly bumped into Derek and exclaimed, "My brother is really talented, I underestimated him!"Vania's POV"What's the big deal! I'll also peel the apple for you!" Derek's voice rang in my ears."Is the focus on peeling apples? What do you know!" Grace retorted without any politeness, and the two of them started arguing with each other privately, exchanging words back and forth.
Vania's POVGrace walked in and asked with concern, "What's wrong? Is there something going on?""Cliff called me all night yesterday, and in the end, he blocked me.""Ah? Is this person crazy?" Grace's tone was filled with impatience as she mentioned Cliff. "How did you convince yourself to marry someone like him?"I said helplessly, "You may not believe it, but I was the one who pursued him."Grace looked at me with a shocked expression on her face, and I could tell from that look exactly what was going through her mind - she definitely thought I had a unique taste!It took a while for Grace to recover.She said, "But, but this is also understandable, after all, before getting married, I didn't know what kind of person he was. Leaving aside other things, Cliff looks quite good, so it's possible for a young girl to act impulsively."I smiled helplessly.At noon, I decided to go back and take a look at the Packhouse of t
Vania's POVI returned to the apartment across from the school and came back with Grace in the morning.Grace asked me excitedly, "Did you really reject each other with Cliff? Did he agree?"I carefully recalled and said, "He didn't say anything.""Not saying anything means you agree! In that case, I will immediately ask my lawyer to draft a divorce agreement, so that we can properly divide the billions of assets under my name from him, and then kick that scumbag out!"Grace became more and more excited as she spoke, and she was so eager that she wanted to drag me to the law firm immediately.I shook my head helplessly and said, "This marriage cannot be ended for now.""Why?" Grace's face was full of disbelief.I explained, "If we could reject each other, Cliff would have rejected me a long time ago, so why would he wait for me to speak up?""That's true." Grace was still puzzled and then asked, "But why exactly..."
Vania's POVDerek asked, "How long do you think these projects will take to break even?""Two years.""Two years will be enough?" Derek looked at me with a skeptical expression on his face.I knew that ever since the first time I bought that piece of land, Derek had been doubting my taste.Later, that piece of land exploded, and he still felt that it was just my good luck.Theodore looked at me with a calm and composed expression, simply giving a faint smile.It's not that he didn't believe me, but no matter what decision I made, he had the ability to bear the consequences.So he didn't care whether these investments made money or lost money.After dinner, Grace had an urgent matter to attend to at the company, so Derek and Theodore left together.I finally received Veronica's phone call as well.Veronica asked Beta Elliott to drive over and pick me up, so I got in the car.Just as Beta Elliott got o
Vania's POVI pretended to be reasonable, and Veronica's anger subsided a little.As Cliff's grandmother, how could she not know what kind of personality her grandson had?It is absolutely impossible for me to make my grandson apologize. Just now, he was just putting on a show in front of me to calm me down.Veronica patted my hand and said, "Good child, I will take care of disciplining him in the future. Grandma guarantees that woman will never enter our Silver Moon Wolf Pack again. Luna, the Silver Moon Wolf Pack, will only have you."I just smiled faintly.Kneeling on the ground, Cliff looked at me with a hint of indifference in his eyes.The sky had already turned dark when Veronica called for the doctor and left, still calling Beta Elliott.I sat on the sofa, drinking coffee methodically. Cliff stood up from the ground, his voice tinged with a hint of disgust, "Vania, have you had enough of pretending?"I didn't spe
Vania's POVThe next day, in order to prevent Veronica from suspecting anything, I still went to the commercial street with Cliff.However, I knew in my heart that Cliff wasn't going shopping with me, but rather to meet Melinda.When we arrived at the seventh floor dining place, I sat down in the restaurant while Cliff made an excuse to go to the restroom.From a distance, I saw Melinda standing outside the restaurant, anxiously looking inside.I pretended to drink water as if nothing had happened, but suddenly I received a call from Grace on my phone.I answered the phone and Grace, on the other end of the line, said angrily, "Vania! Is that guy Cliff next to you?""What happened?""This jerk! He has made a mess of my company these past few days! I must give him a good lesson!""What did you say?" I asked, furrowing my brow. "Did Cliff lay hands on your company?"I remember three days ago when I went back to the
Vania's POV"I wanted you to spare the Gilbert family and compensate them at the same time."It is impossible for Cliff to apologize now, and apologizing in this way, which only requires moving the lips without any cost, is not worth compensating for.Cliff said coldly, "It's impossible.""Impossible? Well then, I will show this photo to Madam and let her know that you deceived her. Even if you came out with me today, it was to continue your relationship with her." I said calmly.Anyway, I didn't have any loss, on the contrary, it was Melinda who had all her scholarships and living expenses cut off by the old lady.I really couldn't imagine how Melinda would be treated if this photo fell into the hands of the old lady.Melinda's face turned pale instantly when she heard me say that."Did you threaten me?""Yes, I was the one who threatened you."I had no intention of wasting my breath with Cliff, after all, I was
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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