Derek's POV
The public opinion changed all of a sudden.To the surprise of Internet users, Lisa turned out to be someone who frequently intervened in other couples' relationships and acted as a homewrecker.She was no good kind. Besides, all the people who she had bullied before spoke up.Some were diagnosed with depression and had to spend their whole life to cure themselves.Some committed suicide. And their grey-haired parents showed the photo of their kid in front of the camera, listing all the wrongdoings Lisa had done to their kid.Lisa's teacher, classmates, and neighbors all stood up to tell the story of her life.Makeup artists, stylists, and some basic-level staff in the showbiz all complained about Lisa's arrogance and rudeness.What was most jaw-dropping was that several cleaners and waiters all claimed to have been defrauded by Lisa in the same way.The conflicts between Lisa and Tabitha were exposed that day, and even the auRosago's POVThe dark room had no trace of light. As a man 1.8 meters tall, I, Rosago, was forced to stay in a corner.Suddenly, I heard a click.I was like a mouse in the dark, always silently observing the movements outside, even the slightest sound could catch my attention.I pushed my glasses up on my nose and scrambled towards the door.My heart was filled with anticipation, thinking that someone finally came. I wondered if they were going to set me free.As a ray of light shone through the door, I instantly felt a glimmer of hope.After I made the clarification video, I was not forced to do anything, yet at the same time, I was short of both food and water. It had been over 10 hours since I last drank or ate anything. I was dying of thirst.Finally came someone. Would I be able to leave now?A tall man's figure appeared at the door, and I quickly spoke up and asked, "I have said everything you wanted me to say, so you should let me
Derek's POVUpon hearing what I said, Rosago seemed to have fallen into an ice cave. I saw disbelief written all over his face."Alpha Derek, what did you say..."Rolf carefully walked in with a large basin, wearing professional gloves in advance to avoid getting injured."I value justice. I will accidentally spill the acid on you. If you can dodge, it's your lucky day. I'll let you get away. But if you can't, don't blame me."A trace of fear flashed in Rosago's eyes. I had already cut him with a knife. Thus, if the wounds were contaminated with sulfuric acid, he would suffer a hell lot.Rosago knelt on the ground, begging frantically over and over again, banging his forehead down."Alpha Derek, I'm sorry! I've learned my lesson. The sulfuric acid like that could be fatal!" I kicked him away.The aura of Alpha was faintly emanating, putting Rosago under tremendous pressure.I stood up straight, looked at him with an indifferent expression
Derek's POVThe Greenwood Group staged a remarkable comeback, with its stock price skyrocketing overnight and its various industries booming.Customers would wait at the entrance of the chain supermarket even before dawn. Jewelry stores, clothing stores, even real estate and online shopping, in the past, only had tens of thousands of traffic. Today, online customer service received nothing but demands to put products on the shelves.The main focus was on a kind of crazy shopping.Those malicious netizens who attacked us before realized that they had caused such harm to the two of us, that Tabitha was almost disfigured, and that the Greenwood Group was almost bankrupted. Thus, they, along with others spontaneously went to all places related to Greenwood Group to consume.From childhood to adulthood, the one thing I never lacked was money. The Black Thorn Pack was very wealthy, to the extent that I couldn't even fathom.Only I knew that the wealth accumul
Tabitha's POVUpon hearing Derek's words, I fell silent, and my mind became filled with uncertainty about the future.I felt like a nun in the church, seemingly devoid of desires for the earthly world, without love, or hatred.Derek told me to study medicine, and I agreed.I didn't have any particular preference. Whether it was studying medicine or studying business, both were fine.Derek didn't get upset when he didn't receive a response from me. He held onto my earlobe and said earnestly, "Tabitha, I am different from you. In my eyes and my heart, the past and the future are all about you."After a passionate moment, Derek planted a kiss on my forehead and then left gracefully.I watched him leave with Tucker in silence. My mind was peaceful, too.I didn't hate Derek, but I didn't have much affection for him either.I was getting ready to leave Seattle. There didn't seem to be anything worth lingering here.For the remaining days,
Tabitha's POVAfter more than ten hours of long flight time, the plane finally landed smoothly at Sydney Airport.I took off the eye mask, stretched, and moved my stiff hands and feet.The temperature in Sydney is completely different from Seattle. It is currently snowing heavily in Seattle, while Sydney is warm like spring, with a warm and fresh scent in the air.As soon as I got off the plane, I felt a completely different atmosphere.There had already been a person in a black uniform at the VIP gate, welcoming the arriving guests. "Alpha Derek, I hope it has been a pleasant trip."His gaze fell on me, and he first looked me up and down before slowly speaking, "Miss Hartley, I hope you've enjoyed your trip, too."I did not miss the middle-aged man's gaze as he scrutinized me. A woman's innate sixth sense told me that he did not like me.Of course, I didn't want to prove anything either. I just nodded at him as a way of greeting and then left
Third person's POVA while ago, when Tabitha just woke up, she asked such questions. At that time, Tabitha was like a lost little lamb, speaking in a delicate and weak manner.Unlike now, she exuded confidence all over her body in the past. She pursed her lips and added, "It doesn't matter if you don't like her. Anyway, I wasn't planning on marrying her."After saying that, Tabitha walked out of the restaurant with big strides, and Derek watched her carefree figure and fell into deep thought.Without the constraints of children and family, she was surprisingly free.She had plenty of sleep on the plane, and when she arrived at the new place, she was in a good mood, so even her footsteps became much lighter.She hopped and skipped in front, just like a little girl, without any trace of the dullness from the previous year.As they passed by some shops selling local specialties, she would even instruct Derek to go and buy some delicious local products
Tabitha's POVDerek's mother, Andrea, also had an Alpha bloodline. Her family's Thunder Pack was situated on the outskirts of the southern city.Here the mountains were beautiful and the waters were clear. Everywhere I walked was covered with various vegetation.Not long ago, there should have been a light rain. The water vapor on the road surface had already evaporated, but the air was filled with the refreshing scent emitted by the vegetation after the rain.The lanterns of this pack were also very unique. Some were like strings of stars falling from tall plants, and among them were also many lanterns shaped like mushrooms, pumpkins, or various small animals and fairies.Rather than a pack of wolves, it was more like humans stumbling into another fantastical world.When we arrived at the Thunder Pack, it was already 8 o'clock in the evening.The Thunder Pack was large, surrounded by estates. It was difficult to see clearly at night, but one could
Tabitha's POVI had already prepared for the worst. Anyway, I was just here to say hello. If she didn't like me, then I would just turn around and leave.However, before Andrea could speak, a familiar voice rang out first. "Mrs. Greenwood, has Derek returned?"A familiar figure appeared at the corner of the second floor. It was Kelsey, whom I had recently seen in my home country.Derek heard the sound, exuding an aura of Alpha, with a layer of coldness enveloping his face."What did you come here for?"Kelsey hurriedly walked up to Andrea and affectionately took hold of Andrea's arm, saying, "Derek, I have been accompanying Mrs. Greenwood for the past two years."Now I finally understood where her confidence came from. It turned out she was waiting for me here.Kelsey was playing the most important card, Mrs. Greenwood.It seemed that Mrs. Greenwood only asked to meet Derek this time to match Kelsey with him.Now I understood where t
It wasn't until the bamboo flute's melody faded completely that Misha collapsed to the ground like a puppet whose strings had been cut.She felt as though she'd lost half her life force, every ounce of strength drained from her body.Initially planning to leave the next day, Misha fell ill that very night.Delirious and raving, she was swallowed by confusion.Back at their quarters, Rolf returned with a face flushed with excitement, eager to recount yesterday's events to Alvin in vivid detail.Gesturing wildly, he said, "You should've seen it—spectacular! Those snakes came pouring in from every direction, like something out of a horror movie. It gave me the creeps just watching."Alvin listened, his brow furrowing with each passing word.Recalling Alma's parting words— "See that you behave" —a nagging sense of unease settled in his stomach. Misha's illness felt anything but coincidental."What're you thinking?" Rolf asked, noti
Rolf was so focused on escaping that he barely had time to marvel at the spectacle unfolding before him."If this isn't a nightmare, I don't know what is", he thought, sprinting for his life.He knew if he fell, he'd be bitten to death by the venomous snakes.Never in his life had Rolf run so fast. He sprinted in the direction of the sound, desperation lending him strength.Up ahead, perched in a peach tree like a guardian angel, sat Hedwig.Her tiny fingers danced over a bamboo flute, its melody ringing in the charged air.To Rolf and Misha, however, the "ding-dong" notes felt like a death knell tolling ever closer.Snakes swarmed from all directions like a rising tide. Rolf knew if this kept up, they'd both end up as snake fodder.Panic clawed at his throat. Without a word to Misha, he unceremoniously dumped her onto the ground.Misha was still disoriented when she was roughly thrown to the ground. Before she could rea
"Agreed," Alvin replied. The memory of Hedwig's earlier glare at Misha sent a shiver down his spine.He had a foreboding that Misha might already be in Hedwig's crosshairs.Given that this was Hedwig's home turf, Alvin worried their group might not stand a chance in a confrontation.This added a layer of anxiety to an already tense situation.Meanwhile, Tabitha remained fast asleep, a serene smile playing on her lips.After a short play with the fawn, a pigeon flew in from outside the cave and landed on Hedwig's shoulder, cooing softly. Hedwig paused at the sound, glancing at Tabitha still lost in slumber.With a moment of hesitation, she quietly rose and tiptoed away, not wanting to disturb Tabitha's rest.Misha, who had always sailed through life with ease, had encountered her greatest challenge in the form of unrequited love.Ever since Derek had rescued her, she had vowed to marry him when she grew up.Throughout her
Hedwig nodded understandingly, her face lighting up with innocent joy.She carefully lowered herself onto the lawn and gently pressed a sweet kiss to Tabitha's cheek, her movements as delicate as a butterfly's wings.Her movements were incredibly gentle, for fear of disturbing Tabitha.Then, she sat quietly by the pool, watching butterflies dance around them—a scene so serene it could have been plucked from a masterpiece painting.Tabitha's exhaustion overwhelmed her, her eyelids growing heavier by the second until she drifted into a deep sleep by the pool's edge.Her long, silk-like hair cascaded down, and without her mask, her porcelain skin glowed.Compared to before, she seemed even more beautiful now, like a sleeping fairy, radiating an enchanting charm.Hedwig stayed by her side without disturbing Tabitha, quietly gathering herbs nearby with focused and skillful movements.The forest creatures adored her—a faw
Misha watched Tabitha and Alma walk away, her anger flaring up again.She glared at the back of Tabitha's head and instinctively touched her red cheek.Growing up, she had never been treated like this. The humiliation filled her heart with resentment."Once Derek's poison is neutralized, I'll make them pay", she vowed silently.Alban, seeing the hatred in Misha's eyes, felt a chill.He knew Misha's background—her family's influence was no secret. He'd brought her here out of concern for Derek's blood type.Having watched Misha and Derek grow up, he was well aware of their temperaments.Given Misha's current state, he feared she would cause more trouble.So, he tried to persuade her again, "Look, things are under control here. It's not proper for a young lady like you to stay. I'll have someone escort you out.""I'm not leaving, Dr. Weaver. I'm staying to take care of Derek!" Misha said stubbornly, turning her head
Misha's eyes welled up the moment she saw Derek awake. She lunged toward him, crying, "I've been so worried!"Derek sidestepped her embrace instinctively and said coolly, "I'm fine. I've delayed you long enough. I need to stay for treatment; you should head back."Misha's jaw dropped in shock.Misha had traveled so far and gone through so much, only to hear Derek tell her to leave as soon as he woke up."I need to care for you—your eyesight's impaired. I've already taken leave," she pleaded."You'll be fine. Rolf and Alvin are here. It's not convenient for you, a young woman, to stay," Derek insisted.Misha stamped her foot in frustration. "What's inconvenient about it? You're not married, and neither am I. Remember when we were on missions together? We took care of each other then, didn't we?"Alma happened to pass by and overhear the conversation, finally realizing that Misha had been the one making advances all along.
Derek jolted awake after an hour of sleep.In a daze, sensing someone beside him, he instinctively pulled them into his arms, exclaiming, "Tabitha, you came for me."Alvin sighed, "Alpha Derek, it's me."Derek fumbled blindly in the air, urgency lacing his voice, "Where's Tabitha? Where did she go?""You were dreaming again," Alvin explained patiently."A dream?" Derek frowned, confusion washing over him.But why did the dream feel so real? So real that he could almost feel the give of Tabitha's skin, recall the touch of her body, and even remember the warmth of her flesh. Her voice still seemed to linger in his ears."Tabitha's probably miles away. She couldn't be here," Alvin added.Derek's heart sank, the joy from moments ago replaced by emptiness. It felt as though he'd found his most precious treasure, only to realize it was just a dream.He bowed his head, a bitter smile tugging at his lips. "Right, how could I rea
At Derek's words, Tabitha was suddenly reminded of his words from years ago, when he had said the person in his dreams was her.She couldn't help but wonder what exactly this scoundrel had done to her in his dreams."Tabitha, hold me," Derek pleaded like a petulant child.Tabitha recalled the early days of their marriage. Back then, Derek was reticent and self-absorbed in bed, rarely showing any emotion or expressing his feelings.She often doubted whether he even liked her, if not for the fact that his actions left her bedridden the next day.Derek had locked all his emotions in an airtight box, allowing no one to peek inside.But over the years, their dynamics had done a complete turnaround.Now, Tabitha buried her feelings deep within, becoming cold and distant, while Derek had transformed into someone unrecognizably vulnerable and open.At this moment, Derek was like an overly affectionate, enthusiastic dog, intimately fami
Tabitha was deeply focused on listening to Derek's heartbeat. Irritated by his question, she simply hushed him with a "Shh" and said, "Don't talk." Her attention was entirely on his heart rate. She had no intention of being distracted by others.After finishing with his heartbeat, Tabitha gently pried open Derek's eyelids for a closer look.His pupils were dull and lifeless, making it impossible to assess the internal damage with the naked eye.It seemed that only after administering the antidote and conducting a professional examination outside could they determine the extent of the eye damage.Tabitha silently resolved that if they could just detoxify him, there would be hope for the gradual recovery of his other organs.At Tabitha's "Shh," Derek obediently fell silent.Despite feeling as though he were in a dream, he cherished this fleeting moment, thinking that even an extra minute with Tabitha would give him more memories to hold onto i