Chapter 4

My good mood was ruined by the appearance of those three.

I went to a cafe and was leisurely enjoying my afternoon tea when I unexpectedly ran into the one person I least wanted to see.

Julia pushed the door open and walked over to sit directly across from me, as if she had planned it. Before I could say anything, she spoke first, her voice dripping with mockery and smugness.

"Jasmine, so what if you're the Alpha's daughter? In the end, I'm the one who won. But don't blame me. Blame yourself. You were the one constantly showing off—your wonderful family background, your perfect mates, everything. You brought this all on yourself.

"I only pulled a simple trick, and they abandoned you. How stupid!"

I wasn't bothered by what she said, but her constant flitting around in front of me was annoying.

I responded calmly, "Back then, Lester rescued you from the rebellion and brought you into my pack. At first, I felt sorry for you and took care of you in every way I could. But this is how you repay me, Julia? Just remembering all I did for you makes me sick.

"Still, I should thank you. You helped me see their true colors. As a show of my thanks, the coffee in front of you is on me."

Seeing that I wasn't the least bit angry, Julia's expression grew increasingly twisted. In the end, she sneered and said, "You were born an Alpha's daughter and were pampered your whole life. When you grew up, you were destined to mate with an Alpha and become a Luna.

"Why do you get to live in comfort while my home was destroyed in the rebellion? Why can I only survive on your charity? Why?"

The more Julia talked, the more worked up she got. She slammed the table wildly, causing a huge scene that drew stares from everyone around.

However, my expression didn't change. I just gently stirred my coffee with my spoon.

"Congratulations on getting what you wanted, then."

I was about to stand and leave when Julia grabbed the coffee on the table. Just as I thought she was going to throw it on me, she poured it on herself instead. The scalding coffee burned a red patch on her skin.

Before I could react, two figures shoved me aside. They anxiously grabbed Julia and asked, "Julia, are you okay? Are you hurt?"

Julia's eyes were red-rimmed and teary as she shook her head. "I'm fine. I just didn't expect that Jasmine would get so mad and throw coffee at me. It's my fault. I said things I shouldn't have."

Henry and Lester got even angrier when they heard this. "Why are you still defending her at a time like this? You're too kind! That's why you get pushed around so easily."

Henry's expression darkened as he walked up to me. "Jasmine, you've disappointed me. I'm so glad you aren't my Luna. A vicious she-wolf like you doesn't deserve to set foot in my pack."

"There are plenty of witnesses here. If you had bothered to ask anyone, you'd know I didn't throw it on her," I replied calmly.

"Who else could it be if not you? Do you think Julia poured it on herself? Do you really think I'm blind?"

I couldn't help but sneer at Henry's words. He wasn't just blind—he was stupid. Any Alpha with half a brain wouldn't abandon a beneficial mate for a powerless, insignificant she-wolf.

I was just as stupid in my previous life. I had status and power, yet I let those two werewolves ruin everything I had.

I didn't feel like explaining myself. It wasn't like they would listen anyway.

"Stop trying to get my attention with these tricks. I will never be with you. I can't just let what you did to Julia slide. Tomorrow, prepare another 50 million dollars to make amends to her. Only then will we be merciful and forgive you."

Without waiting for my answer, Henry scooped Julia up and walked away.

Lester looked at me with a complicated expression. "Jasmine, you'd better watch out for yourself."

With that, he turned and left as well.

Watch out? That applied to the three of them more than it did me.

Soon, I boarded the plane heading for the borderlands. As the plane rose higher, the buildings below completely disappeared from view.

I was born a free bird. Why would I stay perched on a branch that was about to snap?