Chapter 16

MEGAN’S POV

Kayla burst into a laughter filled with mockery and scorn. She walked closer to me with a smug expression. “See? Pretending to be someone you’re not makes you look even more pathetic.”

I ignored her and just stood there as my eyes moved frantically back and forth between her and Austin. Then, Austin started in a calm tone—to my surprise. “Megan, if you needed money, why didn’t you just come to me? There’s no point in making a fool of yourself.”

I shook my head with a scoff. What was I thinking? That he was any better? Of course, he has never stopped being an asshole.

“What the hell are we waiting for? She should be dragged out by the security already. Get out, you imposter!” Kayla yelled at me and grabbed my arm forcefully.

She was probably looking forward to the ‘old’ Megan crying and pleading for mercy; instead, I grabbed her hair aggressively, and she winced in pain.

Gasps rent the air, but that was the least I cared about. Kayla struggled to free herself from my grip, but she couldn’t. “Get your…. Ouch! Get your stupid hands off me…”

Then, the head butler of the Moon Royal Pack walked in with his eyebrows furrowed. “What in the goddess’s name is going on here?” He asked as I quickly let go of Kayla, who was breathing hard and trying to tuck her scattered hair behind her ears.

“Wait, isn’t that Mr. Hilton, the famous Moon Royal Pack’s head butler? I heard he serves the Moon Heiress directly. What is he doing here?” Whispers filled the air.

The new Moon Royal Pack’s financial manager, Mr. Charles, rushed to him and started. “Mr. Hilton, this woman right here…” He pointed at me as he glared coldly at me. “She’s nothing but a gold digger and an imposter. She was just trying to sneak. I was about to get her thrown out by the security. Guards!” He called out to them with his head up and a smug smile on his lips.

“Watch your tongue, Charles. How dare you speak about Miss Megan in that manner?” Mr. Hilton snapped at him, and I smirked.

Kayla scoffed. “Mr. Hilton, you don’t understand. She’s just trying to climb the ladder; she doesn’t belong…”

“Oh, enough!” Mr. Hilton shook his head with absolute disgust and disbelief. “You’re from Crescent Moon Pack, right?”

With that, Kayla smiled brightly with a proud expression. “Yes…”

“If not for Miss Megan deciding to financially support that crumbling pack of yours six years ago, your entire pack would have fallen apart.” He continued, this time his voice was definite and cold. Austin wrinkled his eyebrows with confusion in his eyes.

Mr. Hilton continued his words. “And this is how you choose to repay her? What an ingrate!”

Seeing that Austin was giving her an ‘I need an explanation’ look, Kayla laughed nervously. “What… what are you talking about, Mr. Hilton? The billion-dollar contract was from…”

“Are you trying to say that the billion-dollar contract came from…” Austin's eyes went shut in shock.

“From Miss Megan.” Mr. Hilton quickly replied, and everyone gasped, staring disdainfully at Kayla, who couldn’t say a word. Her face flushed in embarrassment.

Mr. Hilton smiled at me, stretching out his arm to me. “Shall we, Miss Megan?”

“Of course.” I mumbled with a smile as I held his arm and we walked away.

Alpha Austin stood with a glass of champagne, while Kayla was standing beside him.

“Where did she even get a billion from?” Austin thought out loud while sipping the champagne, and worry was on his face.

Kayla quickly chipped in. “She… she must have paid off that butler. That’s pathetic. Divorced, washed-up maid trying to puff herself up. She’ll never be anything more than a janitor. I can’t believe you married such a lying snake, Austin.”

They were still speaking when the lights were turned on, then came the clicking sound of heels from the staircase. Everyone’s attention was drawn to the staircase, including Alpha Austin's.

There I stood, dressed in a designer ball gown and my hair packed in a neat bun. My makeup was light but classy, and on my feet were Stuart Weitzman limited edition heels. Everyone stared at me with amazement as I slowly walked down the staircase. From my earrings to my anklets were rare golds.

Austin’s eyes furrowed. He stared at me in a mixture of astonishment and bewilderment. “Megan?”

He rushed to meet me as I got down from the stairs. Behind me stood Nate with the Moon Royal Pack crest stuck to his suit. He had forgotten to give the crest back to me.

“Him….” Austin stared at Nathan with his eyebrows shooting up. While he was investigating my whereabouts. He had once gotten a picture of Nathan and me. Hence, he concluded that Nathan and I were in a relationship. Seeing us together again made his heart ache. Jealousy rose inside him… this was it! The confirmation that he needed.

Kayla sneered as her eyes met with the crest on Nathan’s shirt. “Wait… isn’t that Moon Royal’s family crest? Why am I not surprised? Of course, she found herself another alpha to leech on. Oh, she can’t help but cling to men for status. Talk about sleeping her way to the top. That explains how she was able to get the billion-dollar contract. Oh, poor Austin! He’s just finding out that his wife had been whoring herself to men for money.” Her voice expressed mockery and feigned pity.

Before I could say jack, Austin, whose face was reddened with envy, grabbed my wrist. A gasp escaped my mouth. “So this is the man you cheated on me with?” His eyes glowed with anger. “You just go from one Alpha to another?”

Anger engulfed me. I stared at him with disdain, and Nathan stepped forward to hit him, but I managed to snatch my wrist from Austin. “Get a damn grip.”

“So many men.” Kayla ridiculed as she sipped her wine. “I bet even you can’t keep track of who fathered that brat.”

My face turned red with anger as I blinked back tears that had already circulated in my eyes. I couldn’t stand her any further. I clenched my fist tight, my eyes gleamed bright light, and Kayla clutched her chest as she groaned in pain to the shock of everyone.