Chapter: Chapter 140Caroline’s POVI froze.Aldric’s words followed me even after I walked away.Make sure you’re prepared to lose everything too.I hated the way he said it like he already knew exactly how to destroy me.But he had forgotten that I knew how to destroy him too.I pushed open the door to the private room and stepped inside, slamming it shut behind me.My breathing was uneven and my hands were shaking.I pressed them against my stomach. I needed to think.I was happy Leo was back, that was what mattered.He was officially Alpha again.The council had accepted my revised testimony and his suspension was over and if I played this correctly, I could slowly rebuild his trust.I could convince him that I regretted everything and that I wanted to become a better wife.I could fix this.I had to because Aldric had become too dangerous. He was no longer the man I could control.He had tasted power, and now he wanted more. I couldn’t allow him to remain in Leo’s life. I couldn’t allow him to remain
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Chapter: Chapter 130Aldric’s POVI was waiting for Caroline the moment the council session ended.I didn’t care who saw me.I didn’t care what anyone thought.The moment she stepped out of the council chamber, I grabbed her arm and pulled her into an empty corridor.“What the hell was that?”Caroline’s eyes widened. “Aldric, let go of me.”I released her but I didn’t step back. “You withdrew the accusation.”She straightened her dress.“Why would you tell the council Leo never pushed you?.”“Because he didn’t.”I stared at her.“After everything we did?”Her expression hardened. “What exactly did you expect me to do?”“Stand by our plan!.”“I did.”“No.” I laughed bitterly. “You destroyed months of work in one afternoon.”Caroline folded her arms. “You destroyed it yourself.”My jaw tightened. “Excuse me?”“You heard me. You became so obsessed with becoming Alpha that you forgot why we started this.”I stepped closer. “We started this because you wanted Leo gone.”“And you wanted me.” The words stopped m
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Chapter: Chapter 129Caroline’s POVIt was Leo’s hearing day and the council chamber was full. I sat at the back of the room, my hands folded tightly over my stomach as I watched Leo stand before the elders.He looked different.He had barely spoken since entering the chamber.The investigation had dragged on for weeks, but today the council would finally decide whether he was guilty of assaulting me and I knew exactly what I had to do.If I wanted Leo back… I had to save him even if it meant destroying the lie I had created.The eldest councilman cleared his throat.“Alpha Leo, we have reviewed the evidence and testimony surrounding the incident in the Luna Suite.”Leo stood perfectly still.“You maintain that you never pushed your Luna?”“I do.”“You never touched her?”“No.”His voice was firm. “I never laid a hand on Caroline.”The elders exchanged glances and one of them sighed.“Unfortunately, we have no independent witness to confirm what happened.”My heart tightened. I believe that was my moment
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Chapter: Chapter 128Caroline’s POVLeo went still. “What are you talking about?”I took a breath and for the first time…I wasn’t sure if I was ready to say it but I had already made up my mind.“I lied to you.”His expression changed. “About what?”I looked directly into his eyes. “About more things than you realize.”Silence filled the room.Leo slowly placed the documents on the desk.“Start talking.”My heart pounded.“I can’t tell you everything at once.”His jaw tightened.“Then tell me something.”I hesitated. Then whispered,“I know more about what happened to you than I’ve ever admitted.”Leo stared at me.“What does that mean?”I took another breath. “It means…” I paused.His eyes hardened. “What are you saying?”I stepped closer. “I’m saying someone has been working against you for much longer than you think.”Leo’s face changed.“Who?”I looked away.My voice dropped to a whisper. “That’s what I’m here to tell you.”He stared at me. “And why should I believe anything you say?”I looked back at
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Chapter: Chapter 127Caroline’s POVAfter my confrontation with Aldric, I began questioning whether helping him seize Ironveil was ever the right decision. I couldn’t sleep.Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Aldric sitting in the Alpha’s chair.Not as my ally or as the man who had promised to help me take everything I wanted, but as the man who had begun to believe the chair belonged to him.I turned onto my back and stared at the ceiling.How had things changed so quickly?Aldric had always been ambitious. I knew that and it was one of the reasons I chose him.We both had something to gain, at least that's what I had believed.But lately, Aldric wasn’t acting like a man helping me.He was acting like a man who no longer needed me and that terrified me.I sat up.My fingers tightened around the blanket.“Idiot.” I whispered the word.I had helped him get this far. I had given him information and I had helped manipulate Leo.I stood beside him while he slowly took control of Ironveil.And now? Now he was
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Chapter: Chapter 126Freya’s POVThe cell was so cold, not the kind of cold that came from the weather outside.This cold felt different because It seeped into my bones.I sat on the narrow bench against the wall, staring at the floor.For hours, I had tried to make sense of what had happened.The disciplinary hearing, the security records and the first accusation collapsing under scrutiny.Then, barely minutes later…A multimillion-dollar theft.It couldn’t be a coincidence, I know someone had planned this.The question was…How far ahead had they planned it?I pulled my knees closer to myself and closed my eyes and the moment I did, Amelia’s voice returned to me.I warned you I’d make you regret ever joining this firm.My jaw tightened. “She knows.” The words left my lips quietly.She knew something and maybe she wasn’t working alone.Maybe she had help but if Amelia had orchestrated this…my question is Why?Why go this far?The sound of footsteps approaching made me look up.A female officer stopped outsi
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Chapter: Chapter 57Roman’s povI looked at her makeup to find out it was on point. There was nothing stopping this woman from grabbing any man she wanted. She was the epitome of beauty from where I was sitting. And I could see how Callum had a thing for her from the way he was fidgeting. The way he was sweating, everything showed me that they had a history. And I was curious to know what that history was.She smiled at me. “And you must be the new husband,” she said. “Well, I’m so glad Callum decided to settle for someone cute.”The way she said the word cute was a bit insulting. It didn’t feel like a compliment.“My name is Roman,” I said. “Roman Cruz.”“Oh,” she smiled. “You didn’t take Callum’s last name.”I smiled and looked at Callum. “We decided to have a marriage where we could decide to take each other’s last name whenever we want. But we’re not settling on that yet. We’re checking maybe by the end of this year. We’ll see how things go. We might decide to take each other’s last name or add it to
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Chapter: Chapter 56Roman’s povWe got into the restaurant as I took a moment to admire the entire room. The waiters I could see in the room walked around in black and white uniforms while serving drinks to the assholes all about.I inhaled deeply and acted like I belonged.“Let’s go sit down,” Callum said as I followed him to a spot by the window which I found fancy.We sat in as I could see he was frowning.“Why are you angry about everything? I mean, we are close to the window side, but yet you don’t look happy.”He gave a heavy sigh. “Yes, but nobody looks at the people at the window.”“What do you mean?”He pointed to the main crowd that was inside. “Well, there are the Mastersons. They own more than a billion dollars in government bonds, and they help their country. They’re from Poland, by the way. And over there,” he pointed to another couple, “they own a lot in stocks and crypto, and they can decide to crush their small government. They make earnings in dollars and they spend in their local curren
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Chapter: Chapter 55Roman’s povCallum heard the sound of bones cracking as he held my arm.“Oh my,” he chuckled nervously. “Baby I know your workout makes you feel tough but we are guests in this establishment. Do let the guards hand go.”I heard his subtle pleas as I let him go which had him falling to the ground, groaning in pain.The guard attending to us stared at me with a growl.“We don’t allow muscular brutes in here.”Callum huffed in anger. “You must be mad. Are you out of your mind? He’s my husband. You’re the ones who put your hands on him.”“I’m sorry, sir. It’s just… he looked more like…”“Like what? You think I can’t get a man like this? Like he’s not a catch for me? Look at him. How many feet do you think he is? Calculate that by what he’s packing beneath his pants.”The guys looked down as I gave them a smile when they looked up at my face.“Of course. Welcome sir…” “His name is Roman Cruz. Sign him in.” Callum interjected as the guards nodded.They signed me in, and I entered into the
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Chapter: Chapter 54Roman’s povThe clothes I had on were uncomfortable as I fumbled with them while he sat across from me.“Stop that,” he said with an annoying tone. “You’ll simple your clothes.”I frowned. “I could wear the normal clothes that I want to wear, you know.”“Those drabby things?” He sighed. “We need to go shopping, and we will go shopping. So stop trying to push away the inevitable. At some point, you’re going to get out of your closet and come with me.”I shook my head. “Callum, I am done going shopping with you. You like things that are too expensive. You like things that are not practical.”“What do you mean not practical?” he scoffed. “My clothes are very practical. Do you know how breathable this linen is?”I scoffed after looking at what he was wearing. He would trip after two steps with those ropes sticking out of it.“And besides, all of this was made by the famous designer…”I raised my hand to stop him. “I really don’t give a shit who your famous designer is. I am more concerned
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Chapter: Chapter 53Roman’s povThe tension in the room started to get to heavy heights as Callum stepped between us like a peacemaker.“Okay, Roman, pipe down,” he said to me. Then he turned to Adam. “You, you need to relax on all plans you’re making. Firstly, I’m not a sacrificial lamb. And secondly, Adam, we just got back from whatever that shit was last night. I went through a lot last night, and right now, what I just need to do is rest. I have a company to run. I told you about this.”Adam closed in between them. “Look, I know you’re scared. Trust me, I’m scared too. We’ve been best friends for a very long time, and I don’t want to lose you. But here’s the thing, Callum… accidents can happen anywhere. Even right here, where we are, you could be blown to bits.”I murmured, “Not helping.”Adam looked at me. “You’re the one who’s not helping. I’m trying to get him out of the house.”“And I’m trying to keep him safe,” I countered. “Do you want him to be blown to bits? Is that your plan?”“I’m not going
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Chapter: Chapter 52Roman’s povI was in the kitchen taking my morning tea when Callum showed up in his briefs. His bare chest looked a bit puffed that morning like he had been exercising. I couldn’t tell. I had left him in the room as early as four for my daily exercises. He looked at me and then shrugged.“Last night was fun,” he said as I nodded. “Yeah, what part? The events or the park?”He stared into space for a while, then looked at the ceiling like he was calculating something before looking at me.“Both.”I nodded. “Alright.”“Where is Adam?”I pointed to the living room as he went in there and sighed. “Jesus Christ.”I joined him while sipping my morning tea, as I gave him a cup I had brewed.“What’s this?” he asked.“Tea.”He shook his head. “I only drink coffee.”“Coffee isn’t good for you.”“And tea is?”“Callum, I’m not here to argue with you. You don’t want it? Fine,” I said, dropping the mug on the table.He didn’t even look at it twice as he turned back to Adam.“How long do you think
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