CHAPTER 126: THE STRANGER’S LIEVENUS:I paced back and forth in the living room like a restless child because I've been having a terrible feeling about something going horribly wrong. I have the gift of seeing vision but I couldn't see things that are about to happen to me. I only felt heavy in my spirit.Maxim wasn’t supposed to be back until two days later, but the bond between us told me something was wrong. My wolf felt restless, like a storm was coming.When I suddenly saw him pull up outside, my heart leapt. Without thinking, I ran out of the house, barefoot, my dress brushing the grass.“Maxim!” I cried, joy bubbling in my chest as I rushed into his arms.But instead of embracing me, Maxim shoved me aside. His eyes were hard, his face unreadable.I stumbled, nearly falling. My smile froze. “M-Maxim? What’s wrong?”He brushed past me without a word and entered the house. I tried to help with his suitcase but he pushed my hand away.Confused, I hurried after him. “Maxim, wait! W
CHAPTER 125: GETTING STRANGE PICTURES MAXIM:The glow from my laptop screen was the only light in the hotel room when I finally leaned back on the chair. I had been working since dawn, trying to polish up my notes before the big meeting today. Chicago wasn’t new to me. I had attended business forums here before, but this time felt more demanding. It wasn’t just about numbers. Today, I had to stand in a room full of humans and wolves alike, and remind them why my company was at the top.I rubbed my eyes, closed the laptop, and glanced at the time on my phone. 8:45 a.m. Damn. I needed to move.I pushed the chair back and headed to the bathroom. The hot shower hit my skin, washing off the fatigue. My mind, though, kept drifting to Venus. She had wanted to come with me, but this trip wasn't a romantic one. And I didn't want anything or anyone to make me drag my feet.By the time I stepped out, steam curling behind me, I was already shifting into my Alpha mask. No distractions. No emotio
CHAPTER 124: VENUS AND JENNA GETTING ROBBED VENUS :I went for a run this morning and when I came back, I needed a bath badly. I took off my clothes and went straight to the bathroom. I filled the bathtub with warm water and soaked myself in it for a few minutes. Then I wanted to wash up but when I reached for my body wash gel, I frowned. “Oh my goodness!” I muttered under my breath. The bottle was almost empty. I squeezed it hard, and a small blob came out. I sighed.“How did I forget to buy this yesterday?” I muttered to myself, using the last of the gel to wash my body.After my bath, I wrapped myself in a towel and stood before the mirror, combing my hair slowly. My mind kept going back to Maxim. He had only left yesterday, and already I felt like something was missing.When I finished dressing up, I picked up my phone and dialed Jenna. She picked up after two rings.“Good morning, Luna,” she said cheerfully.“Morning, Jenna. Can you get ready? Let’s go to the market. I need t
CHAPTER 123: VENUS AND CRYSTAL’S WARNINGVENUS:Realising that I now have a weapon against her, Olivia humbly obliged and began arranging my room while I chatted with Jenna and sipped the coffee Layla had made for me.When she was done, she turned to me and asked, “are you happy now?”I smirked and told her she could leave. So she stormed out in anger and I couldn't help but laugh. She hasn't seen anything yet.I sat on the velvet cushions in my room and continued to sip my coffee when the door creaked open and Crystal slipped inside. She closed the door behind her, her face looking like someone who was worried and curious at the same time.“Venus,” she began softly, “I just saw Olivia storm out of here. What really happened between the two of you?”I turned to Jenna and told her to leave. She rose to her feet, bowed and left.I lifted my head, feigning indifference though my chest still hummed from the confrontation. “I simply asked her to do her duty as my maid.”Crystal arched an e
CHAPTER 122: VICTORY OVER OLIVIA VENUS:I stood there, my chest rising and falling fast as Olivia clutched her stomach, rolling on the floor like someone had stabbed her. But anyone who looked closely would see that her face glimmered with mischief. “She pushed me right here in the stomach… I think… I think something happened to my baby,” she continued to lie.Crystal raised one of her brows. “I don't think Venus would do that…”“I didn’t touch her!” I snapped before she could finish. “She’s lying.”But Olivia only moaned louder, bending down and rubbing her stomach like she was in pain.Conrad frowned, his brows creased. “We should take you to the hospital right now,” he said quickly, stepping forward to help Olivia.But she suddenly froze and shook her head. “No… no hospital. I… I just need to rest. I’ll be fine.”Her refusal made my lips curve into a slow smile. Finally, something I could use.I folded my arms and looked at her sharply. “You don't want to go to the hospital?”S
CHAPTER 121: OLIVIA’S DRAMAVENUS :I helped Maxim pack every necessary thing he needed for the trip into the suitcase while he showered. Then he got dressed and picked up the suitcase, ready to leave. I wanted to walk him to the car garage but he said I shouldn't bother.I wasn't so happy about it but I decided not to argue with him. The house felt too quiet after Maxim left. I stood by the window, watching the long line of black cars drive away until the last one disappeared down the road. My heart sank a little. I hated when he was away.I hugged my arms around myself and sighed. Four days. He said just four days. But to me, it already felt like forever.I picked up my phone and called Jenna. She answered on the second ring.“Babe, you sound dull already,” she teased. “The Alpha just left, right?”“Yes,” I groaned. “And I already feel lonely. Come over and keep me company.”“Say less. I just need to take permission from the head maid and I will be on my way,” she said cheerfully.