Third person's POV
After hanging up the phone, Aldrich instinctively prepared to call Zander.
However, at that moment, his wife, who was sitting beside him, suddenly asked, "Who's upset you so early in the morning?"
Hearing his wife's inquiry, Aldrich's anger intensified, and he spoke loudly, "Who else? Only that good-for-nothing Zander! He just vowed to marry Olivia, and pursued her for so long, but what happened? A new lover pops up in the blink of an eye! Hunter has just called me to question and scold me. I don't even know how to explain to him!"
Mrs. Wells was taken aback, a puzzled look on her face. "What new lover? Are you talking about Alina?"
Aldrich was also stunned by his wife's words, "Alina? What does this have to do with Alina?"
Mrs. Wells handed her phone to him, saying, "Here, see for yourself. I was just about to tell you about this. Do these reporters have nothing better to do than to make up stories? Alina is Philbert's wi
Olivia's POVIn the evening, not long after I stepped out of the venue of a business dinner, I encountered Alpha Marsh unexpectedly.I believed I had made my words crystal clear the night before, so even though we were face to face at this moment, I had no intention of exchanging pleasantries with him.Wendy, by my side, seemed to share the same sentiment. Perhaps she also felt there was no need for any further interaction with Marsh.The hotel corridor was quite spacious, and even if the four of us met there, we could easily pass by each other with ease.To avoid any clichéd scenarios, such as accidentally bumping into Marsh, as soon as I first caught sight of him, I subconsciously moved to one side in my high heels.However, this was ultimately just my one-sided, beautiful fantasy.When Marsh spoke up, to be honest, I didn't really want to turn back.In fact, I didn't turn back at all, not even pausing my steps.
Alpha Zander's POVI narrowed my eyes slightly, regarding her with a mix of scrutiny and amusement, before speaking in a deliberate and unhurried manner, "I don't have a new lover."Of course, there was never an old one, either."Alpha Zander, this isn't something you should be telling me," Olivia replied fearlessly, meeting my gaze with a steadfast and direct look that delved deep into my eyes.We stood there, locked in a silent contest of wills, neither willing to back down or concede easily.Eventually, it was Olivia who couldn't bear the heavy atmosphere any longer.Her eyes fluttered as she murmured, "I need to go, Alpha Zander.""Mm," I responded in a low voice, still standing in place, my gaze as intense as before.Olivia seemed to feel a strange sense of guilt and unease under my gaze. She unconsciously glanced at Wendy.Wendy noticed her strange and asked with concern, "Ms. Johnson?"This inquiry brought
Third person's POVMarsh's steps abruptly halted, the soles of his shoes scraping against the ground with a faint sound, his body swaying in response.Inside, he was waging a fierce battle, his teeth clenched unconsciously, his hands balling into fists.He desperately wanted to turn back and look at Zander, the thought swirling madly in his mind as if an invisible force was tugging at him.After all, he and Zander had been evenly matched rivals for so many years; if he turned to scrutinize Zander's expression, he could roughly judge the truth of his words.A flicker of hesitation crossed his eyes, the muscles in his neck tensing, as if he were about to turn.Yet, his body seemed to be sealed by some mysterious force, not making the motion to look back.Marsh himself was puzzled, his brows furrowing deeply, his eyes filled with confusion and bewilderment.Why couldn't he turn back?He kept asking himself over and over.
Third person's POVIt had been nearly a month since Marsh last returned to the Dawn Pack for a meal.The last time he was here, he stayed for only a few brief minutes before swiftly departing.On the night Hailey was punished, he left without delay after carrying out the disciplinary action, without any hesitation.Moira, as a mother and wife, had no way to detain her husband or keep her son by her side for long.Today, when she saw Marsh return, her face immediately bloomed with more smiles.She warmly said, "Marsh, you're back."Marsh merely nodded slightly before walking to the dining table and sitting down, greeting, "Alpha Justin."Alpha Justin glanced at him and calmly said, "Let's eat first. After the meal, I have an announcement to make."Since Hailey's punishment, she had become much more docile recently.At the moment, aside from Moira's concerned inquiries about Marsh's well-being, the only sounds at th
Third person's POVAlpha Justin did not delve further into the topic but turned his gaze to Hailey.With a stern expression, he said, "You need to behave yourself. If you cause another incident like the last one, it won't be as simple as just following the pack's rules for punishment!"Hailey, who was already shocked and displeased by Alpha Justin's previous words, instantly lost her courage when he directly issued such a severe warning to her.She hung her head, her spirits dampened, and responded meekly, "I understand, Alpha Justin."Alpha Justin gave a slight nod of approval, then looked at Moira, "You used to have pleasant conversations with Olivia. Since you are also satisfied with this former Luna, just invite Olivia out for coffee when you have time and work on building your relationship."Moira, who never dared to go against Alpha Justin's wishes, kept nodding, "I see, Alpha Justin.""Alright, go about your own business," Alph
Third person's POVHunter was welcoming his fiftieth birthday, but in his heart, he initially did not plan to make a big fuss about the birthday banquet.In his view, fifty was just a halfway station in life, and it was fine to pass it low-key.However, Olivia's heart was filled with guilt.Recalling the past three years, she hadn't been able to accompany Hunter on a single birthday due to various reasons, which became a hard-to-heal wound in her heart.She felt that only through a grand birthday banquet could she slightly make up for her debt to her father.Thus, she strongly persuaded Alpha Hunter to change his mind and make his fiftieth birthday banquet a grand affair.As for Alpha Hunter, he had his own small calculations.Seeing his daughter go through the trials and tribulations outside, his heart was full of pity and protectiveness for Olivia.He thought that by taking this birthday banquet as an opportunity, he w
Third person's POVOlivia lightly raised the corners of her mouth, her smile perfectly balanced, exuding politeness without being overly familiar.Marsh gazed at Olivia before him, instantly capturing the subtle aloofness and coldness in her light brown eyes.That gaze was like a sharp little knife, piercing his heart directly.Zander gracefully raised his glass, gently clinked it with Olivia's champagne flute, and said softly, "Ms. Johnson, you are especially charming tonight."Olivia slightly curved her lips, revealing a faint smile, and responded quietly, "Thank you."Beside them, Marsh looked at the smile on Olivia's face, finding it unusually glaring.He subconsciously clenched the stem of his glass tighter, his thumb applying pressure unconsciously.There were a thousand words he wanted to express, but he was never as eloquent or persuasive as Zander.In the end, Marsh chose to swallow all the words back down.
Third person's POVThe scale of the banquet was grand, and the scene was spectacular. The guest entry alone lasted nearly two hours.By eight o'clock in the evening, the guests had mostly arrived, and Olivia and Hannah returned to the backstage area together.Their former classmates had also been invited to the banquet, but with the hustle of the day, Olivia had no time to entertain them specifically, only offering a brief greeting as they entered.Upon arriving backstage, Olivia and Hannah spotted Dominic talking with Hunter. Olivia raised her eyebrows slightly and walked over.Seeing her return, Alpha Hunter and Dominic ceased their conversation and turned to her. Hunter asked with concern, "Tired?"Hunter's reluctance to hold such large banquets was not only due to his preference for low-profile affairs but also because Olivia was the sole person in the Red Moon Pack responsible for handling such events.Every time they held a banq
Third person's POVOlivia was taken aback for a moment, then she said, "That's a good thing. It's like free publicity."However, Wendy's face showed no trace of a smile, and she worriedly said, "But there are quite a few people discussing how you got that piece of land. The current talk outside is that Alpha Marsh made up a project for Mr. Barkley, and that's why he gave you the land."Olivia clicked her tongue, saying, "What they're saying is also the truth. No need to pay attention to it."She thought to herself, these gossip reporters were incredibly boring, not tracking down celebrity scandals but instead digging into her affairs.But no matter how much they dug, she would just consider it as publicity for the project. Once the project was completed and launched, it would naturally bring its own traffic, saving a sum on publicity costs.Seeing Olivia unconcerned, Wendy could not say anything more.She suspected that the Dawn Pack
Third person's POVA smug smile crept onto Justin's face as he continued, "By the way, contact the media and spread the word about Marsh seeking Cedric's help to give land to Olivia. If that boy from the Blackthorn Pack can create public opinion, so can we, right?"Landon nodded in agreement, "Yes, Alpha Justin. I'll get it done right away."Justin waved his hand again, confident that Olivia would eventually become part of the Dawn Pack.Justin's understanding and control of human nature were indeed quite precise.After returning to her room from the study, Moira sat on the edge of her bed, staring intently at the small vial Justin had given her.She seemed restless and uneasy.The fact that Justin had asked her to drug Olivia filled Moira with both fear and reluctance.However, the resolute look on Justin's face made it clear that he was determined for her to carry out this task.Torn between her feelings, Moira eventua
Third person's POVJustin glanced up at her, nodding with a tone that was still wild, "Take a seat."Once Moira had settled, Justin spoke up slowly, handing her a box from beside him as he said."As Marsh's mother, you would want him to live a happy and fulfilling life. I hold Olivia in high regard, and you've had a harmonious relationship with her in the past. Marsh has always been too proud to humble himself for reconciliation. This is when you, as his mother, need to step up and do something for him."Moira listened, her face showing a puzzled expression. "Alpha Justin, what do you mean...?"Seeing that Moira still didn't grasp his intentions, Justin felt a hint of disdain within.But considering he needed her to carry out this task, he suppressed his dissatisfaction. "No matter what, you and Olivia have been families for three years. Take the initiative to reconnect with her, to foster the bond between you two."Only then did Moir
Third person's POVPaparazzi had photographed Zander's late-night stay at Olivia's apartment. Although Zander's secretary intercepted the photos, the news still spread within their social circles.Upon hearing this, Hailey couldn't help but say during breakfast, "Alpha Justin, I think Olivia doesn't want to reconcile with Marsh anymore. She's with Alpha Zander now!""Nonsense, how can they be together? Didn't that boy from the Blackthorn Pack just have a new lover?" Justin said, frowning.Hailey scoffed disdainfully, "Who knows? They're good at playing games. They spent the night together. What else could it be?"Thinking Hailey was making things up again, Justin's face darkened, and he scolded, "Are you talking nonsense again?""I'm not! Alpha Justin, if you don't believe me, look, there are photos! My friend sent them to me!" Hailey defended herself hastily, handing her phone to Justin.Justin took the phone and saw a photo of Zande
Third person's POVHis actions, as if coaxing a child, left Olivia feeling helpless.Her lower abdomen was indeed aching badly, and after a moment of resistance, she could no longer hold on.With a hint of exhaustion in her voice, she said, "I have an early meeting tomorrow. I need to rest. Do as you please."She thought to herself, 'let him do whatever he wants.' She truly didn't have the energy to deal with him tonight.As she stood up, a hand on her waist stopped her, and in the next instant, she was pulled back onto the sofa by Zander."What are you afraid of, Olivia?"He put down the spoon and looked up at her, "Are you afraid I've put wolfsbane in this drink, or that by drinking it, you'll have to marry me?"Hearing this, Olivia's face turned even colder, and her voice hardened, "Zander, do you know that the cheapest thing in the world is being good to someone without limits?""Oh, are you saying I'm being pathetic
Third person's POVOlivia's face was pale due to menstrual cramps, and her tone was impatient."Do you have a stomachache?" Zander asked with concern.Olivia didn't answer his question but coldly said, "Is there anything else?"As soon as she finished speaking, Zander suddenly picked her up. Her body tensed instantly, filled with surprise, but at the same time, a sharp pain in her lower abdomen made her consciousness a bit dazed.She clenched her teeth, her hands unconsciously grabbing Zander's shirt, her fingers turning white from the effort."Does it hurt a lot?" Zander asked while carrying her to the sofa, looking down at her with a furrowed brow and eyes full of worry.Olivia weakly leaned on the armrest of the sofa and softly said, "Could you please get me a glass of water?""Sure." Zander let go without hesitation, placed her on the sofa, and then walked to the water dispenser, pouring a cup of warm water and bringing it
Third person's POVZander lowered his head, gazing intently at her, his long eyelashes casting a small patch of shadow under his eyes. Between the interplay of light and shadow, his eyes sparkled with a gentle smile as he said, "I used underhanded methods, just to make you stand on my side.""..."His blunt honesty left Olivia at a loss for words.Marsh, who had just followed and was about to speak, suddenly found himself as if choked by something, unable to utter a single word upon hearing Zander's words.What could he say?Could he apologize for his impulsiveness last night?But if he questioned the reason for his impulsiveness, wasn't it because Zander was kissing Olivia?Every sentence seemed like a harsh slap to his own face. Marsh stood there stupefied, and suddenly, Warwick's words from last night surfaced in his mind. "In matters of love, you really can't compete with Alpha Zander."How had he responded at the ti
Third person's POV"Indeed, I've wanted to beat you up for a long time, Alpha Marsh. We didn't finish last night. Let's continue now!"Zander was not the least bit intimidated, and in an instant, a glimmer of emerald green flashed through his eyes, a sign that his wolf was about to be unleashed.He took a fierce step forward, and with it, a powerful Alpha aura surged towards Marsh like a tidal wave.The entire space seemed to tremble under the force of this aura.Marsh was equally unyielding. His eyes narrowed into dangerous slits, and a low growl rumbled from his throat, like a battle song from the ancient wilderness.His muscles tensed, and beneath his clothes, fur seemed to be trying to break through his skin, and veins bulged on his arms.He also released his Alpha aura, clashing and pressing against Zander's power in the air, forming an invisible vortex of energy.Zander moved like lightning, rushing towards Marsh. His arm
Third person's POVAfter finishing eating, Zander got out of the car and walked around to the other side to open the door for Olivia. He then proceeded to the trunk and lifted her suitcase out with ease.Instead of handing it over, he tilted his lips into a slight smile, his eyes conveying an unyielding determination, "I'll walk you up."Seeing this, Olivia reached for her suitcase, but Zander blocked her, transferring the luggage to his other hand while leaning in slightly, emphasizing his insistence.Hearing his words, Olivia raised her delicate eyebrows, a teasing glint in her eyes, "And then for a cup of coffee?""No coffee tonight, of course. If you insist on inviting me, I'll get one," Zander raised his eyebrows, a faint, playful smile appearing on his face.The originally ambiguous atmosphere in the car, as if shrouded in a veil of gauze, seemed to be dispersed slightly by a gentle breeze.Olivia's lips curled into a polite smi