Chapter 1

I had just come out of the payroll office after picking up my pay. Right then, I bumped into a few new Omegas who had just joined the pack.

The girl leading them was beautiful, with a cleverness she couldn't hide.

She must have just been assigned to do chores on the outer grounds. Her maid uniform was still crisp and new, and her blonde hair was perfectly curled. When she saw me, her eyes instantly lit up.

"You're the personal maid who stays by the Alpha King's side, right?"

I stopped walking and nodded with a blank face.

She immediately smiled and stepped forward.

"My name is Ruby. I just joined the pack."

I didn't say anything.

Ruby took another step. Her eyes fell on the heavy envelope of cash in my hand. A hint of curiosity flashed in her eyes.

"Did you just get paid? The King favors you so much. You must have more money than you could ever spend, right?" She covered her mouth and giggled. Her voice was just loud enough for the passing staff in the hallway to hear.

Before I could respond, a maid who cleaned the pool scoffed next to us.

"It's more than just a lot. It's a full fifty thousand dollars. Don't underestimate her."

"We work ourselves to the bone for a whole month just to get a few hundred dollars. She easily makes fifty thousand. That's equal to the income of our entire team."

Ruby's eyes widened in shock. "Fifty thousand? That much?"

"Exactly. She serves the Alpha King. How could it be the same?"

The way Ruby looked at me changed. Her eyes filled with uncontrollable jealousy.

"What exactly do you do every day? How can you possibly deserve fifty thousand dollars a month?"

I looked at her quietly for a few seconds. Then I answered truthfully, "I take care of the King's daily routine, and I test all his food and drinks for poison."

She was clearly stunned. "That's it?"

I nodded. "That's it."

Ruby turned to look at the people around her as if she had just heard a joke.

"I thought it was some dangerous mission where you had to risk your life."

"So it just means helping the Alpha get dressed and tasting a few bites of gourmet food. And that puts fifty thousand dollars in your pocket?"

I didn't explain. The Omega next to us pointed at my wrist. Her voice sounded even more bitter.

"She doesn't just get a high salary."

"See that? That rare moonstone bracelet on her wrist was a personal reward from the King. It could sell for a fortune on the black market."

Ruby stared at my wrist.

The moonstone shimmered with a cold light. Xavier had indeed clasped it onto my wrist just a few days ago.

Ruby stared at the moonstone with glowing eyes. She acted as if the bracelet already belonged to her.

"Custom gowns, diamond necklaces, imported desserts. When has the King ever treated her poorly?"

"She's the most glamorous Omega in the entire pack."

Ruby bit her lower lip and suddenly let out a cold laugh.

"Then why do you always walk around with such a miserable look on your face?"

"You get the highest salary in the pack. You wear the best jewelry from the King. You live a luxurious life we wouldn't even dare dream of. Yet you still act like some poor victim."

She looked me up and down with eyes full of contempt.

"Could it be that after serving him for so long, you really think you're the Luna?"

I coldly lifted my eyes and glanced at her.

Ruby seemed triggered by my gaze. She straightened her back, acting even more arrogant.

"A maid should know her place. A man as powerful as the Alpha King rewarding you is the blessing of a lifetime."

"If it were me, I'd just be grateful. I wouldn't walk around with a sour face all day like you do, acting like the King owes you something."

She spoke loudly. This quickly drew a larger crowd of onlookers.

I heard the murmurs of agreement from the people around us.

"Ruby makes a good point."

"Exactly. A massive salary of fifty thousand dollars, and she gets rewards every day."

"She's always so arrogant. Forget about giving us designer things. She hasn't even shared an extra cookie with us."

Hearing these comments, Ruby's expression became even more smug.

She deliberately raised her voice for everyone to hear.

"You get such a high salary, yet you never buy anything to help your Omega friends. You aren't even willing to buy snacks to share with everyone."

"If I had such a great job, I'd never forget the friends around me. I'd take care of everyone."