Semua Bab THE RUTHLESS ALPHA'S HUMAN SURROGATE : Bab 121 - Bab 130

CHAPTER 120: MAXIM IS GOING ON A TRIP VENUS:I curled into Maxim’s chest, my body still tingles from what had just happened between us. My eyelids felt heavy, because I was exhausted and sleepy. I wanted to drift away into sleep right there in his arms, but before I could, Maxim’s deep voice pulled me back.“You’re not sleeping yet, little star,” he whispered in my ears. His tone was firm but soft, like a mother teaching her child some basic manners. “Let's go have a shower.”“Mmm… I’m tired,” I mumbled, my cheek pressing against his warm skin. “Can’t I just sleep without bathing?”“No,” he said, slipping his arms under me. “You need a bath so you can sleep well.”Before I could argue any further, he lifted me to my feet. When I staggered a bit, he carried me to the bathroom like I weighed nothing. The warm water soothed my skin and made me tingle as he lowered me carefully into the large tub filled with warm bubble water. Maxim didn’t leave me to bath myself. Rather, he took charge

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.

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 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 127: RUNNING IN THE RAIN VENUS: I didn’t know how I found the strength in me, but my legs kept moving with a lightening speed. I ran like a frightened deer through the woods, my lungs burning with every breath. My heart pounded so loud I could hear it in my ears. Branches scratched my arms and face, but I didn't care. I had to run for my life. Even when stones dug into my bare feet, I still didn't stop. I just couldn’t afford to stop running because I didn't want to die. I didn’t even look where I was going most times. I just wanted to get away from the Bloodclaw pack, and from Olivia’s mocking eyes. Every few minutes, I forced myself to glance back, terrified that someone was right behind me. Maybe Maxim had sent warriors. Maybe they were hoping I would trip and fall. But each time I looked back, I saw nothing. No shadows chasing me, no sound of heavy paws hitting the ground. Just the cold, dark woods and the wind rushing past my ears. “Keep running, Venus. Just keep