Vanya's POV
"Well..." I deliberately kept them in suspense, "It's a secret."
Derrick's expectant expression instantly fell, grumbling discontentedly, "Boring!"
Theodore's gaze had been lingering on me. I inadvertently turned my head and met his gaze directly.
I saw a hint of a smile hidden in his deep eyes.
My heart suddenly panicked, and I quickly averted my own gaze. I could feel my heartbeat quicken, as if I had missed a beat.
I told myself internally that I must be overthinking it. Someone like Theodore, how could he possibly like a married woman like me?
At that moment, Theodore spoke up, "There's still plenty of time. I'll drive you back."
I glanced at the time and didn't answer right away. Instead, I asked, "When did you see this approval?"
"Early this morning," Derrick replied with a puzzled look, "Why?"
"You've seen it, and so has everyone else," I said as I took out my phone.
I had kept my phone o
Third Person's POVSeeing Vanya's resolve, the guard didn't dare delay and immediately went to fetch someone.After all, Vanya's status and her formidable legal team made the situation too hot to handle.Before long, Denis rushed in.Vanya had met him before and greeted him with a faint sneer, "Denis."Wiping his sweaty brow, Denis replied cautiously, "Miss Dalton...""I once thought you were a smart man," Vanya said with a touch of sarcasm."Miss Dalton, this really isn't my doing! The report call went straight to the higher-ups. I'm just following procedure by bringing you in for questioning," Denis explained urgently.Vanya softened slightly. "Who made the call, then?""I truly don't know. They used a voice-changer and a public phone booth. We can't even tell if it was a man or a woman," Denis said, his face clearing of deception.He hesitated, then added, "Miss Dalton, I need to tell you something.""Ou
Third Person's POV"Trouble! Big trouble!" one of Stewart's subordinates rushed in, breathless."The Dalton Group is undergoing a full-scale investigation by the tax and audit departments. It seems... they've actually found financial irregularities!" he panted."What?"Stewart grabbed the man's arm. "We did an internal audit during the handover. Everything checked out!""But that was just a formal internal review. Clearly, the accounts had real issues! Preliminary estimates show a deficit of ten million!" the employee stammered."Ten million?"Stewart was stunned, disbelief etched on his face.Grace frowned and asserted, "This isn't Vanya's doing. Someone's framing her.""But who? These are Dalton's internal records. Besides Vanya, who else could tamper with them?" Stewart wondered.At that moment, the front-desk staff helped Aldridge, still unsteady on his feet, into the room.Aldridge, still recovering, s
Third Person's POV"Would Veronica really let her go?" Vanya pressed, having expected Melinda to stay for the child."This time it's different. Melinda crossed the Hammond family. Even Veronica has to show Edwin some respect," Stewart explained logically.Vanya nodded in agreement.Melinda had been living in the villa she once shared with Cliff—a scandal waiting to be exposed.A mistress living in the legitimate wife's villa? That was just not right."Also, there's another thing," Stewart added."Yes?" Vanya looked up."Mr. Winston and Mr. Simpson have urgent matters to handle...," Stewart hesitated."So they've left again without notice, right?" Vanya finished, unsurprised.She was used to Theodore's unpredictability.Although curious about his latest mission, she knew better than to pry.With the merger of the Dalton and M Groups complete, the company ran smoothly even in Theodore's absence.Vanya handed Stewart a cooperation document. "The Hammond Group will sign the contract with
Third Person's POVMelinda hadn't anticipated Cliff's ruthlessness. She froze, her tears instantly drying up.Veronica ramped up her Alpha aura, freezing the room's air with her disdain."You can't even hold onto your man? What a waste! How could you, a lowly rogue, ever fathom an Alpha's mind?" she scorned.Melinda's legs buckled, and she collapsed onto the carpet, her knuckles whitening as she clutched her dress.Her rogue pheromones reeked of despair, and she could feel the servants' judgmental stares piercing her like needles.Veronica turned on her heel and retreated to her room, her Alpha aura dissipating.Jenny, unable to stomach Melinda's scheming, stepped forward and spat at her. "You're a disgrace to the Silver Moon Pack!" she hissed, her disdain palpable.Omegas naturally felt repulsed by rogues, and at this moment, Jenny's gaze was icy, her disdain even more obvious.Melinda's fists trembled, her nails digging into her palms until they bled.Her chest heaved with a mix of
Third Person's POVVanya froze, certain she hadn't misheard—Edwin had mentioned M Group, not Dalton Group.It turned out Edwin did know she was the one behind M Group."Mr. Hammond..." Vanya began, but Edwin cut her off."I dislike beating around the bush. Don't deny your ties to M Group. I wouldn't have presented this contract without absolute certainty."With Edwin's bluntness, Vanya dispensed with pretense. "How exactly do we cooperate?""It's a long-term strategic partnership. The Hammond Group plans to launch a joint project with M. We'll benefit mutually and expand our presence in Los Angeles."Vanya frowned. The Hammond Group, with its centuries-old legacy, shouldn't need to partner with anyone.As long as the Hammond Group existed, it was the established brand here. No one would ever question the name "Hammond."Yet Edwin's proposal seemed to favor her side.M Group stood to gain significantly from this collaboration, effectively aligning with the formidable Hammond family.Wi
Third Person's POVThe EliteHaven Hotel, a Hammond family asset, had never tolerated disruptions on its premises.Melinda, an outsider to their circle, was understandably unaware of this unwritten rule.While the hotel might turn a blind eye to common incidents, any deliberate disturbance by a figure from their social sphere would incur severe repercussions.Given Melinda's current status as a Todd Group affiliate and her pregnancy with Cliff's child, any accountability for her outburst would ultimately land at the Todd Group's door."Melinda..." Edwin paused contemplatively before dismissing the name with a shrug. "I don't recall her."Vanya was taken aback. She had never expected Edwin to say such a thing.The scandal surrounding Cliff and Melinda had been all the rage, yet Edwin claimed no memory of her.Moreover, Edwin had encountered Melinda before—when she had slandered Wilmot. How could he have no memory of her?Sensing Vanya's surprise, Edwin coolly explained, "I don't bother