Chapter 117

Brielle's POVBefore Ayla could even see who it was, someone suddenly pulled her into a bear hug."Thank you, Attorney Crest! I followed your advice, and that woman immediately wanted to settle! No compensation, no apology needed!"Ayla recognized her. It was the woman from that morning.She smiled softly. "I'm glad I could help.""Your idea was brilliant," the woman said, clearly delighted.Ayla felt a small but genuine sense of accomplishment, knowing she had helped someone today."It's just part of my job," she said politely. "You don't have to thank me."The woman laughed. "Alright, if you insist. But I'll send some clients your way in the future.""Thank you," Ayla said with a smile. "I appreciate that."She watched the woman leave, then pulled her coat tighter and headed down the steps.Instead of going straight home, she stopped at the supermarket.She bought so much that it filled a big shopping bag, too heavy to carry all the way home, so she called a cab. Back at her apartme

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Chapter 118

Brielle's POVI swallowed hard, stepping directly into the gap as I watched Jace and Jason move up to join Jackson, forming a solid wall to face down Jayden.“I wanna go with Jayden,” I declared, cutting through the standoff. I reached out and took his hand, giving him a pointed look. “Can you get the door for me?”I could see the sharp flicker of anger in the other three brothers' faces, but I knew better than to push them until they acted out of character right here in the driveway. The smartest thing to do was stick close to Jayden, just like I’d planned.We slipped into the front seats of his sleek sports car. Before I could even reach for the strap, Jayden leaned across the console to help me with my seatbelt. I cleared my throat, freezing as he pulled the canvas strap down to pin me against the leather, his movements gradually slowing to a crawl.His dark gaze dropped straight to my lips. I couldn't blame him. Camiella had applied a deep pink lipstick on me and lined it perfectl

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Chapter 119

Brielle’s POVMy statement was hijacked by a slap that not only landed on my face but also echoed across the office.My cheeks burned. I felt my teeth slightly shake while I held the spot for a moment, only to feel the rising stripes of her palm on my skin.“You’ll speak with respect to me, Brielle,” she cautioned, fuming with anger before finally tearing her gaze away from me. But I wouldn’t stop. I was so bruised and wounded from all those years. I carried so much hatred toward her, and that alone was a pain I had nurtured for a lifetime.“You shouldn’t have come back!” I clenched my fist and made my way toward the door, dashing out and heading for the classroom to pick up my bag—only to bump into Alice and her minions, the A4.It was like they were all waiting for me. I wiped away my tears, trying to control my rage. Luckily for me, I had drunk the wolfsbane today; I could swear I would have destroyed everything in my path if Ella, my wolf, were active.Some days, I consider not dr

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Chapter 120

Brielle’s POV“Where have you been?” Jayden tried to ask, but seeing Alice and her minions approaching from behind, I quickly pulled myself away from his grip. I bolted straight into the restroom, panting heavily.My hands trembled as my mind replayed the way Jayden had whispered the word mate. I wasn't sure if Professor Lucian had heard it or not.As I prepared to leave the safety of the restroom, the sound of approaching footsteps echoed through the doorway, followed by the giggling and laughing of several girls. They were throwing my name around.“I really thought she was going to stand up to Alice and her minions. Here I was thinking she would actually be different.”“She’s just like the rest of them—a total coward,” another one replied, prompting a wave of giggles. One of them immediately began pestering the others for money.“I won the bet, didn’t I? Didn’t I tell you she was going to get broken by Alice?” she crowed. The rest of the group agreed, promising to hand over the cash

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Chapter 121

Lucian's POVI made my findings, Lucian. And that’s why I deem you fit for this position,” Blake said, his tone leaving no room for argument.“You have the power to take him down yourself, so why aren’t you doing it?” I asked, staring at him intently across the heavy desk.“He killed my wife, Lucian.”“She wasn’t yours to begin with.”Blake didn't even flinch at the reminder. “People know about the bad blood between us. If I make a move against him now, all fingers will point straight back to me. You are not in the limelight. I am,” he said, relaxing back into his leather chair, his eyes locking onto mine. “If I misstep now, I could be disqualified from the presidential race. That is something I cannot afford to lose. Since we both want the exact same thing, why not just let you handle it?”“And what’s in it for me?” I questioned.That made him pause. His eyes fixed on mine, studying me without blinking.“I’ll give you whatever it is you desire,” he said, leaving it completely open. “

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Chapter 122

Brielle’s POVHe stared at me, his teeth going back to their normal form, not even minding that Jackson was still standing right in front of us. And I couldn’t believe he would shout at his cousin just because of me. Not only was Jackson shocked, but I was too.“Uncle, what are you doing here?” Jackson’s voice lagged as he stared at me, his eyes flickering back to his uncle, whose arm tightened around me as he pulled me against his chest, opening the door to my room.“I’m fine,” I managed to say, as I watched him turn toward Jackson for the second time irritably.“No, you are not,” he responded.“Jackson,” he called out, trying to close the door behind us. “Don’t just stand there. Get a maid to bring us the first aid box. She’s bleeding.”“Y–Yes, uncle. I’m sorry,” he apologized, eyes still fixed on me as he bowed his head but remained standing.“Jackson, now.” Professor Lucian snapped, jolting him back to life as he scurried off while avoiding the broken glass.As soon as the door cl

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