บททั้งหมดของ His Alpha-Uncle Is My Fated Mate: บทที่ 71 - บทที่ 80

~Maverick~“Samantha?” I repeated, genuinely unsurprised. It was the only thing that made sense. I shook my head in disgust. “How could you throw a person’s life in jeopardy?”Dr. James’s wife whispered, her voice cracking, her eyes filled with shame. She couldn’t meet my gaze. Taking a sharp breath, she said, “You would understand if you were in my shoes, Alpha. What I did was uncalled for… but I did it for my family. I couldn’t turn her down.”I gritted my teeth, listening as she continued, “I feel indebted to her, Alpha. She was there for me during my darkest times… I had to return the favor, be there for her when she needed me most… even if it cost me everything.” She whispered the last part. “But believe me, Alpha, I purchased the rare seaweed, but that was it. I didn’t know anything about the poisoning.” With that, she broke down, sobbing into her hands. I didn’t know how to react. I could never understand her reasoning, and I didn’t intend to.My eyes snapped to Dr. James, who

~Jasmine~“Please…” Samantha sniffed again, drawing my attention to her bloodshot eyes. I shook my head, still reeling from her confession. It was a tangled web of deceit, spun with threads of betrayal and desperation.“I didn’t think things would go this far, I promise.” Samantha’s voice cracked, the words hanging heavy in the air. “The pregnancy… it was just a ploy by Logan and me. We wanted to get back the car, house and Logan’s job… to get back the life Jasmine stole from us.”The words hit me like a physical blow. What??? I couldn’t process what she was saying. She and Logan had orchestrated this entire charade, this cruel deception, making me believe I was pregnant just to… what? To hurt me? To manipulate me? The sheer audacity of it made my stomach churn. I felt a wave of nausea rise in my throat, and I had to fight the urge to empty the contents of my stomach right th

~Jasmine~“Rise and shine,” Mav whispered playfully in my ear, and I groaned, throwing the pillow over my face to block the encroaching light.“Just a little longer,” I croaked, turning to my other side. But I felt his unwavering presence; he refused to leave.“Okay. If you want to miss your discussion with Professor Gabby, fine by me,” he said in a nonchalant tone. Shit! I immediately threw off the covers, running a hand through my disheveled hair.“What time is it?” I asked, my eyes falling on the clock. It was just 9 a.m. I let out a sigh of relief, then my gaze landed on Mav, already impeccably dressed.The royal blue suit clung to his toned physique, accentuating his broad shoulders and lean waist. His hair was slicked back, highlighting his sharp features and the strong line of his jaw. He looked every bit the powerful Alpha.“What’s the occasion?” I raised my brows as h

Alpha Maverick~“Nice to meet you, Alpha.” Carlos, the beta of Blue Ridge, extended his hand. I took it firmly. “Glad you could make it. Please, sit.” I gestured, and he promptly took a seat as we began discussing the potential collaboration.They had developed an innovative concept: combining leather with advanced technology to create a belt that monitored the wearer’s vital signs.“This is impressive,” I commented, examining the rough sketches as we discussed the product’s pros and cons. I was certainly interested in forming a business alliance, but the timing wasn’t ideal. Between the Lycan virus outbreak and the ongoing investigation into the recent fire outbreaks—which reminded me I needed to schedule another meeting with Alpha Zephyr—my plate was full.“Yes, Alpha. I’m confident this will be a hit,” Carlos said. We continued our discussion before concluding the meeting.Afterward, I returned to my office, instructing the receptionist not to admit anyone without an appointment. I

~Jasmine~“Good morning, Jass,” my colleague Sarah greeted as I entered the lab.“Good morning, Sarah. How’s it going?” I replied cheerfully. It had been a week since I started working in the lab full-time, and we were currently working on a drug sample, observing its dissolution rate.Working as a researcher here was far from easy. I now understood why people considered those working under Professor Gabby “gurus.” The man was relentless, a perfectionist who demanded excellence at every turn. His expectations were sky-high, and I often found myself redoing experiments three, sometimes four times, just to meet his standards.But as exhausting as it was, I loved it. The thrill of discovery, the challenge of problem-solving, the sheer satisfaction when an experiment finally worked—it made all the sleepless nights worth it. I glanced at Sarah, who was meticulously noting down observations. We were all the same here, driven by something bigger than ourselves.“These are coating so well,” S