(Wendy’s POV)
The next morning.
I woke up to find Nick leaning against the edge of the bed, his deep eyes fixed on me.
“Nick, what are you doing in my bed?!” I immediately snapped awake, glaring at him with full alertness.
Nick raised an eyebrow, a teasing smile playing on his lips. “Look carefully. This is my bed.”
I scanned the room, still confused. “Why am I in your bed? What are you planning?”
Nick’s half-smile didn’t fade. His voice was calm but carried an undercurrent of mischief. “Don’t you remember what happened last night?”
Last night?
What happened last night?
I rubbed my temples, slowly regaining my memory. I had gone to the bar with Lily, only to encounter that thug Seven and end up being drugged.
Later, Nick appeared out of nowhere and took me away. I remembered being unbearably hot and losing consciousness.
Vague memories of… inappropriate things with Nick flashed through my mind.
I qui
(Wendy’s POV)The next morning.I woke up to find Nick leaning against the edge of the bed, his deep eyes fixed on me.“Nick, what are you doing in my bed?!” I immediately snapped awake, glaring at him with full alertness.Nick raised an eyebrow, a teasing smile playing on his lips. “Look carefully. This is my bed.”I scanned the room, still confused. “Why am I in your bed? What are you planning?”Nick’s half-smile didn’t fade. His voice was calm but carried an undercurrent of mischief. “Don’t you remember what happened last night?”Last night?What happened last night?I rubbed my temples, slowly regaining my memory. I had gone to the bar with Lily, only to encounter that thug Seven and end up being drugged.Later, Nick appeared out of nowhere and took me away. I remembered being unbearably hot and losing consciousness.Vague memories of… inappropriate things with Nick flashed through my mind.I qui
(Wendy’s POV)“Move? Fine, let’s go. You can do whatever you want, play however you like.” The man in the red shirt eagerly reached for me.I slammed my heel into his foot. He yelped in pain and loosened his grip.I spun around to leave, but he wasn’t done. He grabbed my arm, pulling me toward him. “Tonight, you’re mine!”Bam!I snatched up a nearby bottle and smashed it against his head.Blood gushed instantly.“You little bitch! You’ve had enough, huh?” The man, known as Seven, hadn’t expected my sudden counterattack. His eyes gleamed with murderous rage. “Do you know who I am?”I lifted the bottle slightly, a cold smirk curling on my lips. “I don’t care who you are. Now, scram.”The music on the dance floor roared on, everyone else lost in their own world, oblivious to the chaos in the bar’s corner.Seven
(Wendy’s POV)I stood quietly, watching it all unfold.Faced with Bruce’s accusations, Bonnie was thrown into a panic.“No, Bruce, listen to me, I don’t even know him!” she stammered desperately.“Baby, how can you say that?” The stranger leisurely rose from the sofa, not the least bit bothered by his nakedness. “Didn’t you tell me you loved me to death? That I was your mate chosen by the Moon Goddess herself? You begged me in tears to complete the bond with you.”Oh? What a performance. It looked like Rina paid him quite a hefty sum.Since he didn’t know me, he naturally assumed Bonnie was the woman in question. Which only made him double down on the act. He slung an arm around Bonnie’s shoulders.“Come on, sweetheart, don’t be shy. We’re all adults here. What’s wrong with a little pleasure? There’s nothing shameful about it.”
(Wendy’s POV)The night was quiet, the kind that made people feel at ease.I stood on the second-floor balcony, leaning against the railing, gazing up at the stars. My thoughts drifted far away.Nick dancing with Rina… what does that have to do with me?So why does it bother me so much inside?A cool breeze swept past, and I shivered slightly. Just as I was about to head back to the banquet hall, a female voice rang out:“Wendy, so here you are. I’ve been looking all over for you.”I frowned and turned. It was a blonde, blue-eyed mixed-race woman—Bonnie.The memory of the unpleasant incidents with her earlier flashed in my mind, and wariness instantly tightened in my chest.I cast her a cool glance. “What do you want?”“Yes,” Bonnie walked toward me, carrying a tray with two glasses of red wine.She picked one up and held it out to me. “Miss
(Rina’s POV)Their hushed, intimate whispers fell right into Rina’s eyes.“Rina, look at Wendy—she’s such a natural at seducing men. No wonder Alphas like her type,” Amy muttered jealously at her side.Rina gripped her glass of red wine, glaring daggers at Wendy. “Hmph. Isn’t she good at seducing men? Tonight, I’ll make sure she pays for it.”“You mean…” Amy’s eyes lit up, curiosity mixing with eagerness.Rina leaned closely, whispering her scheme into Amy’s ear. When she pulled back, she let out a cold snort. “The little gift I’ve prepared for Wendy tonight will make sure she suffers.”Amy’s eyes sparkled with admiration. She gave Rina a thumbs-up. “Rina, you’re brilliant! That way, Wendy gets punished, and no one will trace it back to us.”“Of course,” Rina said smugly.“As lon
(Bruce’s POV)The celebration banquet was held at the luxurious Moonlight Hotel in Los Angeles.Coincidentally, Bruce was staying at the Moonlight Hotel.After the press conference, he returned to his room to rest for a while. Just as he was about to change clothes and head down to the banquet, the doorbell suddenly rang.Thinking it was housekeeping, Bruce opened the door—only to find Bonnie standing there.“Bonnie, what are you doing here?” Bruce’s blue eyes flashed with impatience. “I’ve made myself very clear—we’re over.”“I know.” Bonnie lowered her gaze, looking meek and obedient. “Bruce, I didn’t come today to pester you.”Bruce frowned in suspicion. “Then why are you here?”Bonnie bit her lip and spoke softly. “I know what I did before was awful, especially toward Miss Smith. I shouldn’t have hated her. She