Kayla's POVMy train of thought was abruptly interrupted by the honking of a car horn. I reached into my wallet and pulled out the business card Harrison had given me.It was an elegant gold card, bearing the name "Richard Buffe" instead of Harrison Morris on the front. Flipping it over, I found a handwritten string of numbers on the back.Staring at those familiar numbers, I opened my phone and gazed at the contact I had saved for six years, letting out a long sigh."We've arrived, miss."The taxi pulled up in front of the Westminster Villa. I handed a few bills to the driver, then hurriedly made my way to the front of the house. As I approached the door, I heard Daisy's cries from inside."...Mommy, I want my mommy!""...Can you help me find mommy, please?""Daisy!"I shouted my daughter's name as I rushed into the bedroom, finding Daisy in the midst of a tearful breakdown. By her side was a woman who immediately stood up when she saw me."Mommy!"Daisy, with swollen eyes, threw her
Kayla's POVIn the following week, I worked remotely, making modifications to the interview draft while spending quality time with Daisy. It was an enjoyable week.Soon, Amber's wedding day arrived.In the morning, I dressed Daisy beautifully and got into the car prepared for me by Amber.Accompanied by Daisy's cheerful singing, the car smoothly made its way and arrived in front of a mansion located in the affluent district of Gorden City."Mom, look!" Daisy, who was in her reading phase, pointed to a row of brass-carved floral letters on the wall to the left of the garden gate and excitedly shouted."Covent...""It's Covert Private Garden, sweetheart." I unconsciously read the words on the wall, "Established in 1895, belonging to..."In an instant, memories surged in my mind like a tsunami. The humiliation I had endured at the Kelowna banquet was vividly remembered.I quickly averted my gaze, my back pressed tightly against the soft seat, taking deep breaths, trying to calm my emotio
Kayla's POVI arrived at the main venue of the wedding.The waitstaff in black were bustling between long tables and lush floral arrangements. Although the wedding ceremony was still some time away, there were already many guests in elegant attire at the venue.I guessed that these people were probably close relatives of the Newberry or Rufus families. Having been away from the city of Gorden for so long, I had no recollection of those faces.Amidst the groups of people chatting away, I, in my bridesmaid dress, felt like an outsider who couldn't quite blend in.I double-checked the wedding checklist to confirm that everything was in order before leaving the agreed-upon spot and entering the garden maze behind the hall.Worried about getting my bridesmaid dress dirty, I lowered my head, lifted the hem of my skirt, and carefully inspected every step I took, avoiding being scratched by the untrimmed branches and twigs."If you go any deeper, by the time you find your way back, the weddin
Kayla's POV"It was absolutely thrilling, Kayla! Oh, I wish I could have been there in person!"In the dressing room, at Amber's insistent request, her assistant was relaying the Harrison's words that had taken place at the wedding venue."You're not angry, are you, Amber?"I asked as I adjusted Amber's veil, "One of the flower clusters at the wedding site got ruined...""Oh, don't worry, dear," Amber shrugged it off. "We had plenty of flowers prepared! You and Harrison did me a huge favor by getting rid of Vivian Leech!"When Vivian was mentioned, Amber immediately wore a disgusted expression and rolled her eyes as she continued to vent, "You might not know, Kayla, but this gold-digger often sneaks into parties at various houses, acting all high and mighty just because she's the Alpha's daughter! It's ridiculous! Given the reputation of The Silver Moon Pack, letting her in as a server would have been a favor! She actually dared to harass my bridesmaid! Such a foolish woman! She's jus
Kayla's POVAs the ceremony concluded under the eyes of the Moon Goddess, Harrison and I handed over the wedding rings to the bride and groom.We stood by Amber and Peter as they exchanged vows, and after they said "I do" in front of the priest, we presented them with the rings, witnessing as they slowly slid the rings onto each other's ring fingers.Amidst the applause and cheers of the guests, the couple embraced."Bouquet toss!"With the important part of the ceremony completed, the joyful atmosphere among the crowd became more relaxed, and more and more people below the stage started shouting for Amber."Amber, toss the bouquet!""Yeah! We're all waiting!"All eyes were on Amber as she held the elegant bouquet, scanning the crowd below.Finally, she looked in my direction, seeming to want to hand me the bouquet directly.Harrison also turned his gaze towards me.I looked into Harrison's eyes and then nervously blinked at Amber, swinging my hands back and forth, fearing that she mi
Kayla's POV"Miss Reeves!"I turned around, and my gaze collided with the anxious look of Amber's stylist. She hurriedly approached me, clutching my hand."Something's wrong, Miss Reeves. Miss Newberry and Mr. Rufus are having a big argument in the dressing room!""What!" I exclaimed, gripping the stylist's hand in shock. "Tonight is their wedding night! What could have happened?""I don't know, but Miss Newberry and Mr. Rufus are fighting. Miss Newberry's assistant told me to find you right away. She said, perhaps only you can persuade Miss Newberry.""Alright, lead me there."From the stylist's description, I could sense that the situation was tricky. I lifted my skirt and was about to follow her to the dressing room. However, just as I was leaving, I remembered Daisy, who was still enjoying her cake nearby.Looking at my daughter's frail figure, I couldn't bring her into an unknown and possibly heated argument, but I also couldn't leave her alone in the crowd.The stylist seemed to
Harrison's POVAs the banquet neared its end, the guests began to disperse. I put on my coat and strolled away from the banquet hall, following Rick to a white Mercedes car."Is she in the car?" I asked."Yes, Alpha."Rick bowed his head respectfully and opened the car door for me.A disheveled woman with her hands tied behind her back was thrown onto the back seat of the car. Her mouth was tightly sealed with tape, and from the moment the car door opened, she had been making muffled sounds, whether out of fear or pleading, I couldn't tell.I looked down at Vivian Leech, who was bound and gagged, and gave Rick an emotionless command."Remove the tape from her mouth.""Yes, Alpha."As expected, once Vivian regained a bit of freedom, she began to plead with me again, using that same affected tone that grated on my nerves."Shh..."I raised my index finger to my lips, signaling her to keep quiet.Fortunately, this woman wasn't so foolish as to not understand the gestures. Seeing her clos
Kayla's POVWith my comfort and companionship, Amber regained her composure."You're right, Kayla."She wiped away the smudged eye makeup and then picked up an eyeliner pencil, meticulously enhancing her makeup in front of the vanity mirror.She then exchanged her expensive, heavy wedding gown for a lighter, more practical dress. Her determined demeanor made her look like a fearless warrior."Let's go, Kayla. No matter what my marriage is based on, I'm married now, and I can't remain passive. I can't be defeated.""Amber," I gently patted her back. Amber linked her arm with mine."Today is my wedding day. That woman deliberately delivered this news today, and I think she wanted to see my pain and breakdown. Well, if that's the case, I won't give her the satisfaction, will I?""You're absolutely right," I nodded in reassurance. Guided by a maid, I accompanied Amber to find the groom's dressing room nearby.Compared to the bustling bride's dressing room, the groom's room appeared empty,