Chapter 15

MEGAN’S POV

I felt my blood boiling with rage as Kayla raised her head, her hand on her reddened cheek, and her eyes widened in astonishment. My fist clenched tight as I breathed heavily, glaring at them with absolute disgust and anger.

However, to my surprise, Austin didn’t try to defend Kayla, like he used to. He just stood there, speechless, with his eyes on me.

“You… how dare you hit me?” Kayla cried out and turned her gaze at Austin, hoping for him to intervene, but he didn’t say a word.

She turned back at me and blurted out rudely. “You lowlife! You should be begging at my feet. I might help you land the janitor work that you’re looking for dressed in that funny-looking apron.”

“With a mouth like that, you could really use a janitor.” I snapped at her, and she swallowed hard in embarrassment.

Austin stared at me with tender eyes and started. “If you need a job, there are some big names inside. I can vouch for you.”

My face flushed with disgust, and Kayla chuckled nervously as she possessively grabbed his arm. “Austin, you already have a plus one. That’s me!”

With a scoff, I rolled my eyes at them and turned back to the security and inquired. “If I don’t have an invitation, what’s the fastest way to get in?”

“I’m sorry, ma’am. There’s not much for me to do. Unless you…” He paused, scanning my outfit with his eyes. Even if he didn’t say it, I knew he stared at me like that because he was looking down on me.

“Unless what?” I snapped back impatiently. I could hear Kayla’s mocking scoffs from behind, but that didn’t matter.

The man gulped hard and continued. “Well, unless you signed up for our VVIP membership. That gets you full access, but…” He paused and resumed after a few seconds. “You’ll be needing a hundred and fifty grand.”

“Fine.” I quickly uttered, to the astonishment of everyone. Without hesitation, I reached for my black card in the pocket of the apron I wore. Taking out a mini purse from the pocket, I opened the purse, brought out the black card, and stretched it over to the shocked security man. “Run it.” I snappily uttered.

However, Kayla’s mocking glee made the man who had just taken the black card pause. “Did you hit your head? Did you suddenly forget that you’re nothing but a poor, orphaned omega who got dumped? How could you possibly dare to drop that kind of money even in your dreams?”

I ignored her and gestured to the man to swipe the card. He did, but it was invalid. Kayla burst into another round of laughter. “Oh, wow. Embarrassing! Declined. Are you out of your mind or just broke beyond belief? Come on, Megan. Wake the fuck up!” She laughed as the other guests who were standing in the queue burst into laughter. Side talks filled the air; I could see them peering at me.

“Sorry. VVIP is not for fakes. Now, get out or you’ll be thrown out.” The man rudely screamed at me.

My expression didn’t change. I was calm and poised, like he didn’t just scream those rude words at me.

“Your card reader is broken. Try the other one.” Was all I uttered with a calm tone and a relaxed expression.

The man didn’t say another word as he tried out the other card reader, and of course, the transaction was successful instantly.

Alpha Austin’s eyes popped out in shock as he stared at me with his parted mouth. Gasps rent the air, and Kayla’s jaw drops. She never expected me to have such a whopping sum of money.

“Apologies, ma’am. Welcome to our VVIP club. I hope your evening gets off to a good start.” The man apologized immediately and made way for me to walk into the event venue.

Hence, I turned around with my head up high as I stared coldly at my ex-husband and his ‘plus one,’ Kayla.

“For the record, I don’t need a plus one. I walk in on my own.” I snapped.

Austin became anxious—he probably couldn’t believe that I could afford such an amount of money. Hence, he inquired impatiently. “Where did you get that kind of money? Was it from the money that I sent you?”

“Do you really think that I want your pity money?” I scoffed. “I loaned you a billion dollars six years ago without blinking an eye. Why would I care about a hundred and fifty grand?” My chuckle was light but filled with pride and finality.

Just when I turned to leave, Austin yelled back at me, with his eyes furrowed and his cheeks wrinkled. “A billion dollars? What are you talking about?”

However, I didn’t bother to respond or even bat an eye at him. What was the importance of explaining myself to him? That’s absolutely pointless.

Alpha Austin felt restless as he walked down the hallway with his tense Kayla.

“Why the hell did Megan say she got me the money six years ago when the pack went broke?” Austin thought out loud, and Kayla gulped hard and nervously.

Then, she started. “Austin, Megan is just saying whatever comes to mind. Don’t tell me you believe her? Have you forgotten that she’s now on Lucien’s side even after knowing full well that he’s your rival? You know, I’m the one who got us that money. Hey, look, over there is Mr. Charles—Moon Royal Pack’s financial manager. He’ll clear this up. Just watch me blow off Megan’s little charade.” She snapped.

“Oh, there you are.” I heard her scoff. With that, she walked up to me where I was speaking with Lucien, still dressed in the working apron. She grabbed my hand and pushed me off, making me almost lose my balance, but I managed to hold onto a table and raised my head with wrinkled eyes.

Glaring hard at me, she turned to Mr. Charles and smiled. “Mr. Charles, sorry to interrupt. This woman claims to be close to your pack. I just want to clear up any misunderstanding. Do you know her?” She snorted at me, with her hands folded, more like waiting to get me humiliated.

Mr. Charles scanned me from my head to my toes with his eyes narrowed. “Never seen her before. She looks like a cheap gold digger.” He blurted out, and I smiled dryly.

Of course, he wouldn’t know who I am. Wasn’t he just newly appointed as the Pack’s financial manager? But I didn’t say a word as I just stood there and watched Kayla laugh hysterically.