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Chapter 135

Author: Aurora
last update publish date: 2026-10-21 17:29:38

I stood on the edge of the vast, frozen plateau. The wind whipped my dark hair around my face. I wore a thick insulated coat and sturdy boots. I kept my eyes fixed on the immense steel suspension cable stretching across the empty expanse.

Today was the most critical day of the entire project. We were securing the primary anchor point into the mountain rock. If this anchor failed, the suspended plaza could not be built.

Lyra stood right next to me, holding a digital pressure monitor. Her hands t
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  • I teamed up with my ex-husband’s rival Alpha   Chapter 135

    I stood on the edge of the vast, frozen plateau. The wind whipped my dark hair around my face. I wore a thick insulated coat and sturdy boots. I kept my eyes fixed on the immense steel suspension cable stretching across the empty expanse.Today was the most critical day of the entire project. We were securing the primary anchor point into the mountain rock. If this anchor failed, the suspended plaza could not be built.Lyra stood right next to me, holding a digital pressure monitor. Her hands trembled slightly inside her thick gloves.Dominic stood a few feet back, entirely out of the danger zone, but his icy blue eyes never left my figure. He had left Aurora in the secure, heated guest cabin with Maeve. He wanted to be out here on the freezing plateau to watch the history unfold."The pilot hole is clear," Davis reported through the comms. He was standing near the rock face, wearing a safety harness."Activate the acoustic generators," I ordered, my voice carrying clearly over the ho

  • I teamed up with my ex-husband’s rival Alpha   Chapter 134

    Warm water rushed over the vivid blue ceramic tiles.The soothing sound filled the central atrium of the Aurelian Healing Center. I stood at the edge of the primary thermal bath, watching the clear water cycle through the natural stone filters. Hazel’s hand-painted tiles caught the sunlight streaming through the skylights, creating beautiful, dancing reflections on the walls."It actually works," Hazel whispered, standing right beside me. She wore a bright yellow dress and held a digital camera. "I fired those tiles in my tiny studio, and now they are part of a real medical facility. It feels like a dream.""It is not a dream," I smiled, wrapping my arm around her shoulders. "You helped build this, Hazel. The patients are going to find so much peace looking at your art."Today was the official opening of the healing center. The facility was designed to help wolves recover from the trauma of the old regime. We did not invite any corporate investors or regional politicians. The only peo

  • I teamed up with my ex-husband’s rival Alpha   Chapter 133

    I sat at my drafting table, looking out at the serene eastern woods. The winter weather was freezing, but the atmosphere inside the house was vibrant and full of life. It had been two weeks since Elias arrived in the central region. Dominic had secured a comfortable apartment for him in the city, but Elias spent most of his days here at our house, working with me and Maya."The translation on this page is very specific," Maya noted. She sat across from me, her datapad synced to Elias's ancient botanical journal.Elias leaned over the table, pointing to a detailed sketch of a tree with shimmering, metallic-looking leaves. He wore a clean, warm sweater. He looked healthier and far more relaxed than the nervous wanderer we met at the market."It is called the Lumina Tree," Elias explained, his voice full of quiet enthusiasm. "According to my grandmother's notes, the Aurelians used to plant one of these seeds whenever a child was born. The roots of the tree are incredibly deep, symbolizin

  • I teamed up with my ex-husband’s rival Alpha   Chapter 132

    The house in the eastern woods was warm and incredibly quiet. I sat on the plush sofa with my hands folded in my lap. Dominic sat right beside me. He did not wear a formal suit today, just a dark sweater and denim pants. His presence was a solid, grounding force. He was watchful, but his posture remained relaxed and welcoming.Elias sat in the armchair across from us. The young man held a delicate ceramic teacup in both hands, letting the steam warm his face. He looked around the bright, sunlit living room with an expression of pure, unfiltered awe."I have never been inside a house like this," Elias admitted softly. He set his teacup down. "My family lived in temporary wooden shelters. We moved every few months to ensure the old Council patrols never tracked us. We lived off the land and kept our heads down.""You are safe here, Elias," Dominic stated smoothly. His deep voice carried the weight of an absolute promise. "The old Council is gone. I run this region now. Nobody will ever

  • I teamed up with my ex-husband’s rival Alpha   Chapter 131

    The scent of roasted almonds drifted through the vibrant weekend market.I walked down the paved street with my hands pushing a sleek, dark stroller. The winter sun was bright, making the colorful fabric tents of the merchant stalls look incredibly cheerful. For the first time in my life, I was simply enjoying a Saturday afternoon in the city. There were no diplomatic schedules to follow and no blueprints waiting on my desk.Hazel walked right beside me. She wore a bright red coat and carried a woven shopping bag filled with fresh vegetables and artisan cheese.Davis walked a few paces behind us. He wore ordinary plain clothes, blending in with the crowd perfectly. Dominic insisted on sending one guard for absolute peace of mind, but Davis was so discreet that I almost forgot he was there."You have to try this local honey," Hazel said eagerly. She pointed to a small wooden stall covered in glass jars. "Leo and I use it in our tea every morning. The beekeeper infuses it with mountain

  • I teamed up with my ex-husband’s rival Alpha   Chapter 130

    I sat back against the sofa, entirely stunned.It was a flawless blend of physics and engineering. The sound waves temporarily altered the molecular structure of the stone, allowing the binding agent to reinforce it perfectly."We just painted the resin on the surface," Lyra realized, looking at me. "That is why our first tests failed. The core of the stone is still brittle. We need to vibrate the rock.""We need a tuning fork," I said, a bright surge of inspiration rushing through my mind. "We need to recreate the acoustic frequency."We spent the next two hours deciphering the exact frequency mentioned in the ancient text. Beatrice proved to be an invaluable resource, helping Maya cross-reference the old measurement terms with modern audio metrics.By the time Dominic returned home that afternoon, our living room was covered in books, digital tablets, and audio equipment.Dominic walked inside, carefully unstrapping Aurora from his chest carrier. He looked at the chaotic scene with

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