(Lionel's POV)"Why did you do it?!" Franz yelled, grabbing my collar. "Did you take her away from me just to use her to save that vicious bitch?!"My Beta punched me hard, and I didn't fight back this time.Wiping the blood from the corner of my mouth, I looked at him and coldly said, "I'm the Alpha of this pack. No one can interfere with my decisions!"Franz's face turned red with anger, and he cursed loudly, "You bastard! You don't deserve to be Rylee's mate!"Franz spun around and left with those words, slamming the living room door behind him.I gritted my teeth. Then, I heard footsteps from behind me. I asked angrily, "Are you happy now?""Of course," Jenna said with a smile as she came down the stairs. "Now, everyone will know that you love me, and that the real Rylee was only a substitute."I was sorely tempted to strangle her when I heard how smug she sounded. I was upset with the current situation. If I had been at Rylee's side, I wouldn't have allowed Alpha David to even lo

A week later, the bodyguard handed me a bag again."This is the dress you need to wear at the auction."I accepted the bag and glanced inside with trepidation before sighing in relief.Thank the Moon Goddess that the outfit Bruce gave me this time was not something like the previous revealing maid dress. Instead, it was a long, demure-looking white dress.After changing my clothes and putting on makeup, the bodyguard led me to an underground garage where a silver Bentley was parked.The car's windows wound down as we approached, and I was shocked to the core when I saw the scene before me.A naked woman crouched between Bruce's legs, sucking him off.And for Bruce, except for his opened pants, he dressed meticulously neat and tidy.He gave me an indifferent look when he caught sight of me, then slapped the woman's ass and said, "Get lost."The woman shot him an indignant look and reached out to pick up her dress, but Bruce ordered, "Get out and dress outside."The woman was shocked, b

"What are you doing back here again?" I snapped when I heard the door open. I turned around, annoyed, only to see Bruce instead.Oh, it wasn't Lionel...Half of Bruce's face was hidden in the dark and looked a little gloomy."Who did you meet with just now?" Bruce asked as he slowly approached me. He reached out to grasp my chin and tilted my head up. "Hmm?"I was forced to look up at him, and I couldn't keep the mocking tone out of my voice as I said, "Why you ask? I'm sure you saw him, didn't you!"Bruce narrowed his eyes and smiled abruptly. The hand on my chin trailed down slowly and suddenly grabbed my throat, choking me."I'm warning you. It's best if you don't test the limits of my patience. If I see you with that bastard again, I'll throw you in the casino, and the men there would not listen to your begging before stripping you off," Bruce threatened me in a tone that sent chills down my spine.I struggled to breathe from the sudden lack of oxygen. I didn't dare to gamble on w

I was shocked at Bruce's actions, which made me knock into the glass on the table, spilling water all over and onto the floor."N-nothing," I replied, shaking my head.Breaking free from his embrace, I turned around to meet his thoughtful gaze."Why haven't you left today?" I asked stiffly, changing the subject while ignoring the water that continued to drip to the ground."Didn't I say I'd take you to the cafe today?"I gave him an awkward smile. "Really? Aren't you busy with work? I can go on my own."Bruce stared at me unblinkingly, with a teasing look in his eyes.I could almost read the implications in his look and immediately defended myself, "I'm not trying to escape."Bruce raised an eyebrow.I calmed myself and continued, "You already have so many bodyguards following me around. How will I have a chance to escape? I just want to roam around and have a change of scenery. Besides, I thought about things last night... I was wrong. I'll try to learn to accept you from now on. I d

(Lionel's POV)"Didn't I ask you guys to keep an eye on Franz?! Is this how you do your jobs?!" I hissed, pinching the bridge of my nose in annoyance. A row of guards stood there with their heads bowed, and seemed like they didn't even dare breathe."What the hell are you still standing there for? Find him. Now!" "Understood!" they said in unison before leaving my office.I sighed and slammed my fist harshly on the desk.Franz was an idiot! He was seriously adding problems to my already mountain of issues!Rylee hadn't gotten the antidote to the poison she was fed, and if he took her away... I couldn't imagine the consequences.Damn it! I needed to see Doug Bacote, immediately!I called my assistant and asked about the meeting with Doug. Fortunately, my assistant had good news for me this time."Doug has agreed to meet you, but has one condition.""What is it? My assistant hesitated, and my heart raced as I waited, "Say it!""Well... He asks that you go alone and that no companion