Evelyn's POVI widened my eyes angrily at the soldier.He would never dare to do this without Tristan's permission.This is low—even for Tristan!Mandy cried, "How could you! That dress is worth 5000 dollars! We had it custom-made for the banquet—""Well, it's ruined now, so you have to stay in your room," the soldier taunted.I pulled the furious Mandy behind me and looked coldly at the soldier, " I will attend that banquet even if I have to go in a bathrobe! Now get the hell out of my way!"He gritted his teeth, with a vicious expression, "Alpha Tristan authorized us to use any means necessary to stop you…I don’t mind smacking your pretty ass."I let out a cold laugh.The combat skills I learned in Emerald Howl Pack hadn't been used in a while.Now seemed like the perfect time for some practice."Let her go."A lazy voice came from behind us.We all turned around to see Liam dressed in a janitor's uniform, holding a broom and staring at the soldier blocking my way.The soldier's fac
Evelyn’s POVThe hall went silent as hundreds of people turned to look at me.Then gasps echoed throughout the crowd. Eyes were fixed on me—women whispered among themselves about my dress, while men stared with their mouths open.But I had no time to focus on their reactions.My gaze was locked on Tristan and Leah at the center of the room. Step by step, I made my way toward them.The crowd parted, making a path for me until I reached them.Leah's face had turned ghostly pale. She clung to Tristan's arm as if she might faint without the support.Tristan's reaction, however, was strange. His eyes held a mix of surprise and lust."I asked you to stay in your room, Evelyn," he said deeply."I don't need your permission." I sneered."But you do." He towered over me and said in an arrogant voice, "I’m still your husband and your Alpha."He paused for a moment, then a meaningful smile spread across his face."I know that you feel left out for the past few days. Tonight, I’ll let you stay by
Evelyn’s POVTristan’s face darkened.He stared at me as though today was the first time he knew me.Leah just got back on her feet. Her nose was running with blood, which destroyed all her makeup. Her face was a mess.“You think threatening us will get you what you want? No way! Tristan won’t let you!” she shouted.I sneered and turned to the watching guests, raising my voice:“Take a look at the chaos that has overtaken Blazewood Pack tonight! This is all proof of Alpha Tristan and his mistress’s incompetence! If you trust them with your money, they won’t give you a Carnival City—more likely a Chaotic City!”Heavy silence fell on the crowd.The investors began to look at Tristan with doubt in their eyes.“Don’t listen to her lies! She’s the one causing all this mess. She wants to destroy our project!” Leah shrieked, trying to salvage the situation.“If I can create chaos, why can’t you put an end to it? Isn’t that just further proof of your poor ability?” I shot back, my voice sharp
Evelyn's POVThunderous applause erupted in the hall.I lifted my head, confidently smiling as I stepped onto the stage.All guests looked up at me, admiration and awe in their eyes. In this moment, I was the center of everyone's attention.Amidst the clapping and cheering, I glanced over at Tristan.He stood off to the side, looking as if he had just swallowed a fly.When he brought Leah back and decided to divorce me, he certainly never imagined I'd be standing here, receiving the applause of all guests and investors, and would be taking a large share of the profits from the project.Sorry to disappoint you, Tristan.I won't leave in defeat, humiliated by you and your mistress.I'm going to claim what's mine.Asher was also smiling and clapping. He leaned in and whispered softly in my ear, "Well done."I returned a smile, "I couldn't have done this without you."Tristan’s growl interrupted us from behind:"What are you waiting for? Get over here and sign the contract already!"I wal
Leah's POV My father's curses sent a chill down my spine. "No, Father, please... don’t hang up!" I gripped the phone tightly, pleading. "This was all just an accident..." "The only reason I allowed you and that useless brat Tristan to go to Blazewood Pack was because you told me he controls the Carnival City project, and you could get Ironclaw Pack involved," my father said coldly. "But now, not only is that brat's ex-wife still alive, you've also lost the project. Tell me, why should I still help you?" "Because it was all an accident!" I said desperately. "I underestimated Evelyn, and she took advantage of that. But from now on, I'll take this seriously! I'm your daughter—dealing with a country bumpkin like Evelyn should be easy!" There was a long silence on the other end of the line.My heart pounded in my chest. "You are right about that," my father finally said. "My daughter should have no trouble crushing a woman like that." I breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank you for stil
Asher's POV I quickly noticed that Evelyn had left the hall. Her sweet scent had vanished from the air, and now everything felt dull and plain. If she wasn't here, I had no reason to stay either. "Excuse me." I interrupted the young girl who had been chatting nonstop and turned to leave. "Alpha Asher!"She quickly stepped in front of me, twirling her long curls and flashing me a flirtatious look."I know you didn’t bring a date. Won’t you feel lonely later? I can keep you company." I looked down at her. She was wearing a very low-cut dress, deliberately exposing her ample cleavage. "I’m open to anything you have in mind…ANYTHING." She giggled, licking her lips seductively. Normally, I wouldn't refuse such an easy offer. It’s just meaningless sex. I don’t care who I fuck. Besides, they all lose their appeal after one night. No woman has ever made it to my bed twice, that’s for sure. But now… Evelyn. Evelyn is back in my life again. Now I don’t want anyone but her."No tha
Evelyn’s POV"Me? Cheating? That's absolute nonsense!"I glared at Leah and snapped, "And how dare you barge into my room! I haven't even confronted you about using Roman to murder me with that scented candle!"Leah clutched her chest, stepping back dramatically, "What are you talking about? What scented candle? What murder? You're standing here perfectly well, aren't you? Do you have some sort of persecution complex?""You know exactly what I'm talking about!" I gritted my teeth. "You had Roman bring that toxic candle into my room, hoping to kill me in my sleep. What kind of mother uses her child to do something as evil as that?"Tristan cut me off with a roar:"Enough! I'm tired of your nonsense! You accuse Leah of trying to kill you, just like you claimed she tried to kill your child and bury you alive! All of it sounds so fucking absurd! But what's undeniable is that we caught you half-naked with Alpha Asher in bed!""They were absolutely cheating!" Roman chimed in loudly. "I saw
Evelyn’s POV"But... how is that possible?" I gasped in shock. "That candle must be poisoned! I only started feeling sick after Roman brought it into my room!""I know. But the test result says that the candle is safe—it's just a regular scented candle.""Maybe there’s something wrong with the testing agency? Maybe those people fake the results?" I asked.Trent’s voice remained serious, "I don’t think so. Alpha Asher chose the testing agency himself, one he trusts. His soldiers were stationed there the whole time just to make sure that the result is accurate."So the people testing the candle were reliable.I bit my lip, thinking anxiously.That left only one possibility: The candle itself was swapped.Now that I think back, neither Asher nor I noticed when Roman left the room to inform Leah. It’s possible that while Asher was busy giving me CPR, Roman swapped the toxic candle with a harmless one!I quickly grabbed the door handle and urgently said, "Tell Asher that the problem might