"Didn't I tell you?" Ainsley asked, his voice casual. "There's a glass wall in the bathroom. You can't see inside from outside, but you can see outside from inside."Eloise blinked, confused. "Why didn’t I see it?" she asked without thinking.Ainsley chuckled lightly. "Why didn’t you see it?" he repeated, as if wondering the same thing. "Maybe because the window blinds are usually down. I just decided to put them up."He stepped back into the bathroom, turning off the faucet, and then held up a key card. "Are you looking for this?"Eloise’s heart skipped a beat when she saw the key card. Oh no, he knows. She suddenly understood what he meant.Ainsley's forehead was wet. Water dripped from the tips of his hair. He walked over to Eloise."Alpha Williams, I'm sorry!" An imperceptible glint flashed in Eloise's eyes. She bent her knees and knelt before Ainsley as she spoke. Ainsley reached out a hand to hold Eloise's arm. Eloise looked up and saw his face close to hers.Ainsley’s gaze soft
Eloise remained firmly in place and did not move. Her body was tense, and though her thoughts raced, she couldn’t bring herself to speak again."Eloise, pick it up for the second time," Ainsley’s voice was deep and unwavering, his gaze sharp and piercing. He didn’t look away, as if daring her to defy him.A small bead of sweat appeared on Eloise's forehead, but she kept her gaze steady. "I’m an employee of the Club. I work in the Public Relations Department of Club Scarlet Heart. I’m not an employee of the Williams Group." Her voice was firm, though a slight tremor betrayed her inner anxiety.Ainsley took a step closer to her. His gaze never wavered, and his presence felt like it could crush her if she didn’t move. "You’re still under my roof now. Pick it up," he said, his tone colder.Eloise took a shaky breath, stepping back slightly, but her feet felt like they were glued to the ground. "I… I’m not working for the Williams company, I’m not picking it"Ainsley stopped right in front
Ainsley noticed that Eloise was reluctant to let him in. There was hesitation in her eyes, a fear that wasn’t there before. She’s afraid of me, he thought, but the notion didn’t concern him. He decided to ignore her feelings and walked straight in, as though nothing had changed. He was used to getting what he wanted. She’d have to deal with it.“Alpha Williams, wait a moment. I’ll go get you some water,” Eloise said quickly, lowering her head and walking toward the kitchen. But before she could take a step further, Ainsley reached out and grabbed her arm, pulling her back with a force that left her breathless.“No need,” he said, his voice calm, but there was an undeniable finality in it. “Pack your things and come with me.”Eloise froze, confusion flooding her mind. What? Did I hear him right? She stared at him, her heart racing as her thoughts scrambled. "What?" she asked, her voice trembling, almost in disbelief.Ainsley’s expression didn’t change. His eyes, cold and unwavering, me
After leaving the room, Eloise felt her consciousness return in a wave. The numbness she'd been under faded and the reality of her situation rushed in. She struggled to break free, her thoughts swirling.“I won’t go, Alpha Williams, I won’t go.” Her voice cracked as the words tumbled out, desperate, pleading. “Can I live alone? I prefer it that way. I beg you... please don’t make me move there.”Her body was weak, trembling beneath the force of his grip, but her defiance surged.She refused to leave, the words coming out of her were sharp and angry, “Ainsley! You’re so bossy! You’re barging into my home! It’s... it’s not rig...”Before she could finish, he silenced her with a simple gesture, a phone was handed to her. His cold and unyielding voice followed. “Take it, and call the police.”Eloise's heart sank. She had tried everything. She had begged, she had cursed him, but Ainsley was unfazed. There was no sign of anger in his eyes, no rise in his voice. He was terrifyingly calm, a r
“There are books there. You can read them if you want. I'm going to a meeting,” Ainsley said.Eloise stood stunned as Ainsley turned around and walked out of the office, leaving her alone.She looked around. The decor was no different from how it had been three years ago. It was his usual style.Eloise had to sleep in Ainsley's room for two nights. However, she hadn’t slept for those two nights. She sat on the couch and soon couldn't resist sleep, eventually falling asleep.About an hour later, the door opened silently.Ainsley stood at the door, surprised to see that Eloise had fallen asleep on the sofa. He walked over to the sofa and stared at the woman in front of him for a long time.It seemed that the temperature in the office was relatively low. Eloise, who was on the sofa, wasn’t sleeping soundly and slowly curled up.He took off his jacket and covered her with it. As he approached Eloise, he heard her murmur.“Mica…”He stopped, a chill in his eyes.It turned out she was still
Ainsley stood up and walked over to Eloise. He raised his hand, looked at his watch, and said, “Come on, it’s time for lunch. Let’s go upstairs to eat.”Eloise thought she might have to endure the torture of being stared at by the crowd this morning, so she didn't want to leave the office.She lowered her head and said softly, “I'm not hungry.”Ainsley raised his eyebrows and said, “I’m hungry.”“I don’t want to eat. I don’t feel well, and I have no appetite. I won’t have lunch,” Eloise said again.Ainsley knew it was an excuse. He said calmly, “You’re not feeling well? It’s okay, I’ll take you to the Litha Night Walker Pack werewolf hospital.”Then he pulled out his phone and called. “Eric, are you at the werewolf hospital now?”Eloise, who was on the sofa, suddenly reached out and pulled at his sleeve. There was a look of surprise in her eyes. She didn't expect the call to make her so anxious.Bewildered, she leaned forward. Ainsley quickly reached out with his other hand and pressed
Moonlight Group was founded by the former Alpha of the Golden Moon Pack, but the actual operator was Eloise.On Eloise's 18th birthday, he himself signed the change of ownership rights. From then on, Eloise, an 18-year-old girl, became the CEO of Moonlight Group, an enormous company.With Eloise in charge, the profit generated by Moonlight Group could cover the Golden Moon Pack's expenses for half a year.When the former Alpha of the Golden Moon Pack, Eloise's grandfather, was still alive, he especially favored Eloise. Even Richard, his grandson, could not compare to her.Eloise had been raised by the former Alpha since she was a child, while Richard received no such treatment. That was why, back then, Eloise was known as the confident and flashy Miss Anthony.In most packs, the marriages of she-wolves were not usually valued, including the daughters of Alphas. The best thing that could happen to an Alpha's daughter was to become the Luna of another Alpha, which was beneficial for the
Eloise followed Ainsley into a jewelry store with simple decor. It seemed unremarkable at first glance, with its modest layout and unassuming atmosphere. However, as soon as she stepped inside, she realized that this was no ordinary craft workshop.The interior of the store exuded a sense of artistry. The walls were lined with elegant displays, each housing an array of accessories that seemed to shimmer under the soft glow of the ambient lighting. On both sides of the store, there were a variety of jewelry pieces, each with a unique and intricate design. Some bore the hallmarks of classic elegance, while others had an avant-garde touch, as though they had been crafted by a visionary artist ahead of their time.She couldn't help but exclaim, "This must be some big artist's side business, right? Who owns it?"It might have been true that Ainsley could erase her identity and her past, but he couldn't alter her taste. She had been raised by the old Alpha of the Golden Moon Pack since chil
Ainsley returned to work after resting for a few more days. When Jacob called him……………Ainsley didn’t hesitate. He glanced at Ellison, who looked back at him curiously.“You don’t mind, do you?” Ainsley asked, already picking up the phone before Ellison could even respond. But Ainsley knew this call wasn’t from Jacob.His chest tightened. His voice remained calm, but every nerve in his body stood on edge, waiting and wanting.Then……..“Let the Anthony Group go,” her voice came, stiff, emotion coiled tightly beneath the surface.Ainsley leaned back in his chair. His grip on the phone tightened. It was her. That damn voice, he hadn’t heard it in days, and yet the second she spoke, his entire world tilted.He smiled slowly and coldly, and said in a voice that burned with longing masked as mockery, “Are you begging me now, Eloise? Or is that just your way of dressing up pride in pretty words?”Ellison's blood ran cold.Eloise! The name slammed into his chest like a fist. He stared at Ains
The conference room turned thick with tension as people were afraid Ainsley would make a comeback. If so, they would suffer.Ainsley sat still, the usual fire in his gaze dulled. No color touched his cheeks; he looked neither angry nor defeated.“Ainsley,” one of the shareholders snapped, almost too quickly. “It’s done. Step down from your position. You’re no longer CEO of the Williams Group.”Another chimed in, his voice tremulous but thrilled, “Yes. You heard the board, get the hell out of the building.”Chairs scraped, papers rustled. Tension rolled like a wave about to crash.But then, a voice rang out, cutting clean through the noise. It was steady, almost too steady.“Who said the final vote had been cast, or have I suddenly been removed from the shareholders? Because the last time I checked I happened to be one of the shareholders.”The room fell into a shocked hush, people’s heads snapped toward the source. Gasps rippled across the boardroom. Faces turned pale.Ellison’s brows
Eloise’s brow twitched slightly. Her calm gaze faltered for a second.Jacob caught it. That tiny flicker of emotion sent a surge of rage through him. He threw the apple aside.“Aren’t you worried? "Don’t you care what could’ve happened to him?” he snapped, his eyes burning into her face.Eloise turned her head away. “I didn’t ask him to.”Jacob stood. His voice was firm, serious. “No, you didn’t. But maybe you should’ve. You could hate him, you could curse his name. But don’t act like you don’t care. Because when you collapse, your body answers what your mouth refuses to say. The only treatment you responded to was his touch.”She clenched her jaw. “He locked me in that place. I don’t care how long he sat by my bed.”Jacob stared at her. “Then tell him that. Not to me. "You keep telling everyone you don’t care, but your hands were shaking when he touched you.”She didn’t answer.“During the years you were gone, Ainsley searched for you like a possessed man,” he added, his voice sharp
The car reeked of blood. It was the only smell Ainsley could register; thick, metallic, and heavy in his nose and mouth. He stirred with a low groan, his body aching as if it had been crushed from the inside out. Pain throbbed behind his bandaged head, spreading like wildfire through his skull and down his spine.He tried to move.“Don’t move,” Jacob snapped from the front seat, spinning around. His voice cut through the air like a blade. “You scared the hell out of me, Ainsley. What the fuck were you thinking?”Ainsley winced. His hand reached for the door handle, but it slipped off weakly. His head dropped back, the world spinning.“I passed out again, didn’t I?” he muttered.Jacob’s hands clenched the steering wheel, so tightly his knuckles turned white. “You did more than that. You nearly fucking died. You collapsed in front of a hundred people like your damn soul left your body.”He turned fully to face him, his eyes blazing like fire. “Do you understand what that looked like? Yo
Suddenly, Ellison stood up and pushed Ainsley hard. He said, “Let her go. You’re so selfish! Didn’t you hear her? Eloise has no intention of going with you!”Ainsley, caught off guard, stumbled backward. His usually fierce and commanding presence, like a true Alpha, was broken at an unexpected moment. He collapsed to the ground with a heavy thud.Gasps echoed through the crowd, the people’s eyes widened in shock. Even the air seemed to stand still.Jacob’s face darkened. Without hesitation, he rushed forward and knelt beside Ainsley. “Ainsley, are you okay?” His voice cracked with concern as he reached to cradle his head. But his palm came out wet. Jacob looked down and froze. His fingers were stained red.“What is this?” he whispered, stunned.Blood!A sharp silence followed. Ellison, noticing the shift, stepped forward instinctively, but Hank had already rushed past him, panic flashing in his eyes. “Alpha Ainsley?”Eloise’s eyes widened. Her body stiffened, and for a moment, she see
Ellison stood frozen on the stairs, halfway down, his hands clenched tightly on the railing. He’d come down to stop Ainsley, to intervene, but when he saw the fire in Eloise’s eyes, the way she held herself back from launching another object, he couldn't move. Not yet.Ainsley’s cold voice echoed through the tension-filled room. “What else do you want to throw at me? I’ll get it for you.”Ellison stepped forward, breaking the thick silence. “No need to bother you, Ainsley. I’m free right now, and I’ll help her.”Hank took a step, ready to intervene, but Kelly subtly blocked him with a glance.As Ellison reached the floor, he picked up a broom lying nearby. The scrape of the handle against the tiled floor felt too loud in the quiet. He offered it to her with a calm face, but sarcasm glinted in his eyes.“Ma’am, here you go.”Eloise looked at the broom, then at him, her brows furrowed in confusion. “A broom?”He nodded once, the corner of his lips lifting in a crooked smile.“Ma'am, flu
Lucian, unfazed, threw his jacket to the ground in front of Ainsley. “Fine. Let’s see what happens,” he said before he turned and left.Ainsley stayed where he was, watching Lucian’s departure with steely eyes. The tension still hung in the air, thick and unresolved.“We’re going to Waikiki Beach this afternoon,” Ainsley said after a long pause. “I’m sure she’s there. I need to find her.”Meanwhile, on the other side of the island, Eloise paced restlessly in her room, her nerves fraying with each passing moment. Her thoughts spiraled. She had been hiding, but it was all falling apart now. Ainsley was coming for her.No, she told herself. I can’t let him find me. Not again.Then, just as the wind picked up, a familiar warmth brushed against her.Her body stiffened, her breath caught in her throat. She didn’t have to turn to know he was there. The scent of him, so unmistakable, overwhelmed her senses.Ainsley stood behind her, his presence enveloping her. His arms wrapped around her alm
In the car, Ainsley gripped the steering wheel, his knuckles white as he sped toward the airport. His mind was spinning. Without thinking, he reached out to Jacob through their mind link. His voice was sharp, his words clipped with urgency.“Do you know Remmy?” Ainsley asked, his tone barely contained as anxiety surged through him.Jacob’s voice crackled through the link, his confusion evident. “Why are you looking for her?” He didn’t fully understand the gravity of the situation.Ainsley’s voice hardened, desperation creeping into his words. “She knows where Eloise is.”Jacob didn’t hesitate. “Understood,” he said, his voice steady despite the tense situation. “I’ll handle it. Do you need me to book you a flight?”“No need,” Ainsley replied immediately, his tone resolute. “I’m heading to the airport now.”As Ainsley disconnected the link, he pushed the accelerator harder, the engine roaring as he raced back home to grab his ID. Every second felt like an eternity, the pressure mountin
“Ellison! "I don’t want to bet anymore!” Eloise shouted at the stage, her voice rough and hoarse, like a desperate cry.“It’s too late,” Ellison’s lips moved, his words like ice. He’d made a decision. Instead of leaving, he wanted to win the bet. More than that, he wanted her.Memories flooded Eloise’s mind, sharp and vivid. In her eyes, Ellison at that moment seemed just like her in the past, lost, defiant, and broken.But Ellison didn’t deserve it! Not after everything.She walked toward the center of the stage, her steps deliberate, her heart pounding with emotion. She bent down and picked up the white shirt from the floor. Her fingers brushed against the fabric, and then she reached for Ellison’s hand, which rested on the zipper of his suit pants. Her voice was low but commanding, “Come with me.”Ellison stood frozen, stunned by the sudden seriousness of her expression. His heart skipped a beat.The audience below the stage began to murmur, their annoyance growing louder. “Who are