บททั้งหมดของ Return Of The Lost Lycan Princess: บทที่ 41 - บทที่ 50

The eyes of everyone in the room turned toward Alexander. Conversations that had started up again died instantly, replaced by an expectant silence that felt heavy and charged. All attention focused on the man who'd spoken, the majority investor whose word carried more weight than anyone else's in this room.'Is he actually worried I'll get hurt?' Emilia asked herself, the question forming clearly in her mind as she watched Alexander.Her heart did something complicated in her chest, a flutter that she immediately tried to suppress. She couldn't afford to read meaning into his actions, she couldn't let herself hope that his intervention came from genuine concern rather than some other motive. But the question lingered anyway, stubborn and persistent.Alexander stood from his chair with fluid grace, the movement drawing every eye. He was tall, imposing in his expensive suit that fit him perfectly across his broad shoulders. His expression was unreadable, controlled in that way he had of

"Today, I would like to introduce some recent breakthroughs in the shifter healing industry," Emilia continued as soon as the she-wolf walked out.Her voice carried clearly through the conference room, steady and professional. She moved slightly to the side, positioning herself where everyone could see her without strain. The earlier tension from the confrontation had faded, replaced by an atmosphere of genuine interest. Board members leaned forward in their chairs, some pulling notebooks closer, others typing on tablets. The soft clicking of keyboards punctuated the silence as people prepared to take notes.Emilia clasped her hands together in front of her, a gesture that looked both confident and approachable. She took a breath, gathering her thoughts, then began."First, Lunar Resonance Therapy boosts healing with moon energy," she said.A few heads nodded around the table. Others looked curious, waiting for more explanation. Emilia paused, letting the statement settle, then contin

Emilia's head snapped to his and she had to internally calm herself so as not to reveal her secret by how nervous she felt and probably looked.Her pulse thundered in her ears, so loud she was certain Alexander could hear it too. The hallway felt like it was closing in around her, the walls pressing closer with each second that ticked by. She could feel sweat beginning to form at the back of her neck, dampness gathering beneath the collar of her blouse.Her mind raced frantically, searching for a way out of this corner he'd backed her into. The truth was impossible. Alexander stood there waiting, his eyes fixed on her face with an intensity that made her skin feel too tight. He looked so certain, so confident in his conclusion. "It is true that the baby gave me my inner wolf and gave me healing powers," she began as tears filled her eyes.The words came out rough, catching on the emotion building in her throat. The tears weren't planned, weren't something she'd summoned deliberately

But as soon as Alexander collected the phone, a phone call came in. The screen changed instantly, replacing Emilia's image that had been displayed with an incoming call notification. The name "Madame S" appeared in bold letters across the top, along with a small circular icon showing a storefront. The bright screen blocked out everything beneath it, including the photo Caleb had been so eager to share.Alexander stared at the phone in his hand, feeling a strange mix of curiosity and frustration. He'd been seconds away from seeing who had captured his best friend's attention so completely. His thumb hovered over the screen, uncertain whether he should decline the call or hand the device back to Caleb."Oh that's my personal shopper," Caleb said, reaching forward quickly. "I have to pick up the perfect gifts for my princess."His hand extended toward Alexander, palm up in a clear request for the phone back. There was urgency in his movement, an eagerness that suggested this call was im

'Here he is, on a date with his pregnant mistress. I guess that's how he deals with missing his wife,' she said to herself as she took her eyes off them.The bitterness in her own thoughts surprised her, sharp and cutting like broken glass in her mouth. The words Caleb had used echoed in her head, mocking and absurd. Alexander wasn't missing anyone. He was moving on with his life, taking his pregnant girlfriend out to expensive restaurants, probably announcing to everyone who would listen about the important baby she was carrying.The anger that had been building in her chest shifted into something colder, harder. A kind of numb detachment that felt safer than the raw emotion threatening to overwhelm her. Then as if on cue, her phone buzzed beside her. The vibration was loud against the table, rattling slightly against the wood surface. The screen lit up, casting a pale glow that cut through the dim candlelight. Emilia's eyes flicked to it automatically, grateful for the distraction