Kelsey's POVI watched Sidney walk away, then looked down at my stomach and whispered, "Baby, don't take what she said to heart. Mommy doesn't think that way. Once you're born, you'll have six uncles to protect you."I was not alone anymore.On the way home, I put the folic acid in the vitamin bottle to hide it.That evening, Melissa messaged me, "A big company wants to hire you at a high salary. Interested?""Which one?" I was tempted. I really needed money now."Marshman Group. They're hiring aggressively with great benefits, but it's competitive. You're special. They're courting you directly."Marshman Group?Marcus's company. I hesitated and replied, "I'll think about it."I didn't want to be tied to Marcus again. Plus, I planned to return to school soon and didn't want work to interfere.I never thought Marcus would reach out to me like this one day. In the past, he barely glanced at me.It's true, that women sacrificing their careers for men is a joke.After submitting my final
Aria's POVThese past few days, Digby rushed back to Washington to handle business for the Silver Moon Pack.Since that incident, Digby had become the heir and Alpha of the Silver Moon Pack.But not many knew the pain he had gone through to restore the pack to its former glory.Originally, George had stayed in New York to be with Kelsey, but suddenly, he had work to do as well.So, today I was accompanying Kelsey to the mall.Once we arrived, Kelsey took one look at the high-end brands and immediately became nervous.She tugged at my sleeve. "Arya, these brands are so expensive. Should we go to a different mall?""Kelsey, don't worry. I have a friend who works here. I'll ask her to help you pick out a discounted but beautiful evening gown. Don't stress, it's your first time at a gala. You need to look stunning."Kelsey hesitated to leave, but I gently pulled her in, heading straight toward a luxury brand counter.Digby hadn't revealed our true identities to Kelsey, but as the Lycan pr
Arya's POVMy wolf growled angrily in my mind.As an Alpha female, my wolf was just as volatile.I couldn't help but release a hint of my wolf's aura.I turned to Mia and asked, "You're doing this on purpose, aren't you?""Yep, I want to show someone what real difference looks like! If you can't afford it, don't come shopping!"Kelsey held me back and picked out a handful of bags and dresses, almost going through half the store's stock.Finally, Kelsey stopped, and Mia looked at her with a smug smile. "What's the matter? Not buying anymore?"Kelsey turned to the nearby store assistant and said, "This Miss Marshman has bought so much. You should ring her up. I'm sure someone as rich as her won't back out of her purchase or return it later, right?"The store assistant could barely hold everything, clearly excited about the massive commission she was about to make.At this moment, Mia realized she might've overdone it.She'd been so focused on snatching up everything Kelsey liked to mock
Kelsey's POVMarcus stood in place, exuding a dominant aura. He turned his head to the side and looked at me, saying, "Is that so?"I looked up at him. Now he was asking for my opinion?In the past, when faced with such situations, Marcus would never ask me, and he would only trust the words of other members of the Marshman family.I pursed my lips and said, "No, we came to the mall for shopping, and as soon as Ms. Marshman appeared, she was aggressive and snatched away what we wanted to buy. Then she couldn't afford to pay for it, and now she's furious and wants the store manager to kick us out. Is this the way the Marshman family does business?""Kelsey, you shut up. What nonsense are you talking about?"Mia felt very guilty, and her tone of speech was not as strong as it had been just now.I pointed to the surveillance camera above my head and said, "If you don't believe me, just check the surveillance footage, and the truth will be revealed."Mia was completely panicked now. "Marc
Kelsey's POVI was stuffed with several skirts again, and after trying them on one by one, I walked out, always feeling Marcus' gaze on me.I felt a little uncomfortable in my heart, feeling like I was specifically trying on clothes for Marcus.The fitting room mirror reflected the silver glow on the edge of my pupils, and every garment touched by Marcus emitted the marks of the Bladeclaw Pack.When it came time to make a choice, I was having a hard time. Arya spoke up and asked, "Kelsey, which one do you like?""It was actually fine." I was somewhat absent-minded, mainly because Marcus's gaze never shifted away from me.I had been trying on clothes for two hours, and Marcus still hadn't left!Marcus pointed to a champagne-colored evening gown and said, "This one."The design featured an off-shoulder style, with the back fully covered and no high slits to reveal the thighs.It was very conservative and very appropriate.I inexplicably didn't want to choose the dress recommended by Mar
Kelsey's POVArya and I walked out of the mall together.Arya asked, "Kelsey, what did you think of the Alpha of the Bladeclaw Pack?"Upon hearing Arya's question, I paused in my footsteps and asked, "Arya, why are you asking this?"Did Arya start to suspect?"Just asking. Today, he actually made Ms. Marshman apologize to us in order to protect the customers. This guy is quite principled."I knew Marcus had always been strict at work, and that was why Marshman Group had been able to develop so rapidly!But I didn't want Arya to know about our relationship, so I made up a few excuses.After I returned home, I looked at those two dresses, and my gaze fell on the one Marcus had chosen for me.Actually, I preferred the champagne-colored dress. The color was beautiful, and it didn't expose too much.But this was chosen by Marcus, and I inexplicably didn't want to listen to him.But I remembered how Marcus taught Mia a lesson, and I found it inexplicably funny and quite satisfying.On the w
Third Person's POV"Marcus, the man next to her is George, also known as Caesar, the Hollywood Best Actor. I never expected to see him here, let alone accompanying Ms. Walsh. After all, he used to be very low-key and never had a woman by his side."Angela deliberately said this, and sure enough, she saw Marcus' expression become even colder.Angela closed her mouth tactfully and glanced at Kelsey, a hint of confusion flickering in her eyes. When did Kelsey meet George?The relationship between the three cousins and the Alpha of the Silver Moon Pack and his two brothers was actually distant.It was said to be about the missing young lady from the Larson family.Of course, Angela's three cousins distanced themselves from her because Digby had originally brought her back from the orphanage to deceive their grandmother by making her the substitute for the real young lady.She did want to have a good relationship with her three cousins, but they never paid any attention to her just because
Kelsey's POVThe pine resin incense lamp in the award hall suddenly emitted sparks, and the temporary mark on the back of my neck festered and burned in the pheromones.The moment the champion's name rang out, my nails pierced the palm of my hand, oozing blood beads with the taste of lychee, which was the scent of shame belonging to the rogue werewolf.I sat alone on the chair, concealing the awkwardness.Just now, for a moment, I thought I would be the first place!After hearing someone else's name, I felt like I had been slapped hard, and even my breathing became difficult.I thought I would at least rank top 10, but I didn't expect to be eliminated in the end.Mia sneered, "Kelsey, did you see that? I just advised you not to have any hope, but you didn't listen. The first place is not for someone like you. Stop dreaming and go back to your slum or work at the factory."The blade totem behind her ear glowed with a green light, and the oppressive aura of the secondary Alpha sent a ph
Kelsey's POVHearing this, a wave of sarcasm washed over me. Everything was still the same as before.I let go, and Angela immediately threw herself into Marcus's arms, starting to sob.I looked at Marcus defiantly and said, "She was the first to lash out, but I knew you wouldn't believe me, so forget it."I turned to leave, hearing Angela's tearful voice behind me, "Alpha Marcus, let's just drop it."I stared at the ceiling, determined not to look back."Stop!"Marcus's cold voice halted me. I gathered my courage and turned to face the couple. "What else?"Angela stood meekly beside him. "Alpha Marcus, let's just forget it."I felt I shouldn't have come today or taken the order in the first place.I should have cut all ties with the Marshmans.Marcus approached, his face a mask of coldness.I stood my ground and met his gaze. "What do you want?"Marcus frowned, noticing my disheveled hair and the cut on my lip.His gaze softened slightly. "Does it hurt?"Was he concerned?Marcus quic
Third Person's POVAngela hadn't expected Marcus to ask Kelsey to redesign the villa's soft furnishings.She had the butler change the decor to erase Kelsey's presence, which had enraged Marcus so much that he fired the butler.Her attempts to rectify the situation with renowned designers had all fallen short of Marcus's expectations.In response to Angela's inquiry, Kelsey nonchalantly placed the design plans on the table. "Yes, it's me. When will Marcus be back?" "He's working late. His return time is uncertain. But discussing it with me is just as effective, as this villa will eventually be ours to live in together," Angela remarked. Angela picked up the design plans and sat on the sofa to review them. The hall was quiet except for the sound of pages turning. Kelsey stood there, feeling the time drag on. Angela put down the documents. "Your designs are excellent, but a few details need adjusting. For instance, I'd like a photo wall for our wedding pictures. Where do you think
Kelsey's POVI arrived at work on time the next day.However, as soon as I sat down at my desk, Eloise approached me in a huff. "Kelsey, did you do this on purpose?"I was having breakfast and replied calmly, "What are you talking about?""Don't play dumb. Why did you have me oversee the mansion project yesterday? Was it to mess up the design and get me in trouble?" Eloise was furious, still upset about being scolded and having her makeup ruined.I blinked. "You volunteered to go. How is that my fault?"Eloise, red with anger but unable to argue, stormed off.I finished my breakfast calmly. I knew Eloise had leaked information to Mia before, leading to Mia and Sidney humiliating me.I was not the same pushover I used to be.In the afternoon, uniformed officials arrived at the office. "Who's the boss?"Eloise stepped forward. "The boss isn't here. What's this about?""We're from the relevant department. We received a complaint alleging intentional fraud at your studio.""This is imposs
Marcus's POVConceiving?I stared at the small bottle in front of me. Is Kelsey taking this to conceive? Does she plan to get pregnant?My phone rang, but I didn't glance at it, keeping my eyes fixed on the folic acid bottle in my hand.Darcy spoke up, "It's Sidney's calling."Only then did I pick up my phone. "Hello, Mum.""Marcus, after much thought, I've decided to tell you something important. A few days ago, when I went to the hospital to visit an old classmate, guess who I ran into?" I fiddled with the folic acid bottle in my hand. "Mum, just get to the point.""I saw Kelsey secretly having a gynecological check-up at the hospital. She must be trying to conceive your child quietly. Then, using your granny as an excuse, she'll latch onto the Bladeclaw Pack permanently. You must be careful and cannot let Kelsey get pregnant. Otherwise, you won't be able to divorce her.""Who said I want a divorce?" I blurted out.On the other end of the line, Sidney said, "Didn't you propose divor
Marcus's POV"As long as I haven't rejected you, you're still my mate. Fraternizing with other men—do you even know what shame is?""Then let's just complete the rejection ceremony," Kelsey suggested.I yanked off my tie in frustration. "Here we go again. You know Granny won't agree to our divorce. You're just trying to threaten me.""I'm not threatening you," Kelsey said calmly, meeting my gaze. "We can handle the divorce discreetly and not tell Granny until after her surgery.""Do you think Granny is a fool?" I stepped forward and grabbed her chin. "So eager to finalize the divorce—what if Granny catches wind of this? Can you handle the consequences?"She lowered her eyes slightly. "I just want to clear the way sooner, so Angela doesn't have to wait.""What does this have to do with her?"I wasn't planning on marrying Angela!I looked down at her, my tone a warning. "Kelsey, I'm warning you. If your gossip hurts Granny, I won't let you off the hook, and neither will I tolerate your
Kelsey's POVI told them, "Didn't you hear me just now? I'm in charge in this house. It's useless to talk to him!"Skye skeptically said, "You're just boasting. Your husband is wealthy and powerful. He must be the one in charge of this house. How could it be you?"I pursed my lips, nervously glancing at Marcus. I really didn't want him to agree.The implication of what I just said was pretty clear.Marcus rolled up his sleeves, looked down at me, and said, "Come here."I wasn't sure what he meant.As soon as I got closer, Marcus's hand rested on my shoulder, pulling me into his embrace.I stiffened, looking at him in confusion.Marcus looked up at the two greedy women on the sofa and said, "I have plenty of money."My grandmother and Skye exchanged glances, their faces lighting up with delight.The next second, Marcus continued, "But all my money is in my wife's hands. In this house, she's the one who makes the decisions."My head buzzed as his words reached my ears.We were so close
Kelsey's POVI wasn't surprised. After all, the day I was driven out, Angela had declared she would replace all the decorations.I said, "It's good that they were changed. Out with the old, in with the new.""Luna Kelsey, don't be angry. After these decorations were changed, Alpha Marcus came back very angry and even fired the housekeeper," the omega said."Really?" I was somewhat surprised. The housekeeper was someone sent by Sidney. It seemed he was really angry."Help me take stock of which decorations have been changed here. I'll be in charge of the subsequent renovations, and you can help me coordinate," I said."Okay, Luna Kelsey, but aren't you going to check upstairs?"I lowered my eyelids and said, "No need for upstairs."After all, I didn't want to go upstairs and see the traces of Marcus and Angela's life together. I didn't want to at all.I kept the changes in the living room in mind, preparing to go back and draw up the design plans, thinking about how to modify them.At
Kelsey's POVThough an orphan, I had my pride and principles.When Sidney spoke those words, my wolfish side ignited. My inner rage surged like a volcano about to erupt."Sidney, she's an orphan. What upbringing could she have had? Her uncle is still in the hospital. How could he have raised her?" Mia's words were like sharp fangs, piercing me painfully.My wolf could no longer be suppressed. I grabbed a cup from the table and threw its contents at Mia.At the same time, a powerful werewolf aura burst from me, enveloping the entire space. "Shut up!"I roared, my voice carrying the fury and authority of my wolf. I could be spoken of, but not my loved ones.They were the softest spots in my heart, and I would not tolerate any infringement.Mia screamed in terror at the sudden release of my aura. She trembled, her face etched with fear. "Kelsey, are you crazy? I'm going to tell your boss!"In the face of such overwhelming werewolf aura, she was like a frightened little animal.Craig came
Marcus's POV"Alpha Marcus, as you just heard, Miss Walsh refused our offer."I replied, "I see."I took out my phone and scrolled through Instagram, landing on Kelsey's post from last night. My mood instantly became complicated.Remembering the woman who had deliberately flaunted herself in front of me last night, I felt an inexplicable anger, wishing I could pull her into my arms and teach her a lesson.Ever since the divorce, Kelsey seemed like a completely different person, becoming more and more inscrutable.Was she truly just an ordinary rogue?My phone alerted me to a trending news story."Washington's Leading Actor's New Romance Exposed!"I frowned and clicked in, seeing a photo of Kelsey and a man's silhouette. She was wearing a champagne-colored gown, her figure slender, the hem fluttering gently.My fingers twitched, recalling the sensation of her skirt brushing against my hand.I swallowed hard, took a few sips of water, and then called Darcy over. "Take down the headline."