《The Alpha's Scorned Bride》全部章節：第 201 章 - 第 210 章

Ava's POVJust moments ago, I had been arguing with Victor. Now it felt like the entire world had tilted sideways.The elevator doors slid open. I rushed inside blindly, and just as it was about to close, Victor stopped it with his foot and casually got inside.My mood instantly worsened.“Where are you going?” Victor asked quietly behind me.I ignored him and jabbed the button to the first floor repeatedly.My wolf was frantic with worry for Nora, making my entire body tremble. I chewed nervously on my nails while my legs shook beneath me.The elevator finally reached the first floor.The doors opened. I rushed forward too quickly, and my weak legs immediately buckled beneath me.A startled gasp escaped me, then strong arms caught me from behind.Victor’s grip tightened around my waist automatically, steadying me before I hit the ground.His brows furrowed deeply as he noticed how cold I was. I was practically shaking.“What happened?” he asked sharply.“Nora was in a car crash,” I w

Ava's POVThere was absolute silence. I blinked, trying to comprehend what I had just heard.“Huh?”For a second, I genuinely thought I’d misheard him. “Victor...” I stared at him like he’d lost his mind. “What did you just say?”His expression didn’t change. “Is he your fiancé?” Victor repeated evenly.Everyone froze. Even Anderson looked momentarily stunned.Then my temper exploded. I slapped Victor’s arm away violently.“Have you completely lost your mind?!” I snapped.My wolf snarled furiously beneath my skin.“Did your brain rot overnight? Or did too much fresh air finally destroy your sanity?”Nora coughed into her blanket to hide her laughter. Ignoring Victor completely, I turned hurriedly toward Anderson with burning embarrassment.“Sorry, Mr. Shelton,” I said awkwardly. “Please ignore him. He’s clearly insane.”Because honestly? Victor had completely lost it today.At Smith Corporation, he sat there in his seat and watched while everyone humiliated me publicly.Then he barged

Anderson's POVI watched Victor follow Ava out of the room. The door closed behind them softly.Silence immediately settled over the ward.Nora frowned. Reuben frowned harder.And I... I stood there quietly, staring at the spot where Ava had disappeared.My wolf shifted restlessly beneath my skin.Something felt wrong, not just about tonight.About everything.For five years, I had believed I understood exactly who Ava was. A liar. A manipulative wolf and the woman responsible for Juliet’s death.But lately... every certainty I once had was beginning to crack apart.Reuben was the first to move. He broke the silence with a sigh before finding a nurse and arranging for Nora to be transferred to one of the VIP recovery suites upstairs.Even injured, Nora still argued with him the entire time. Normally, I would’ve found it amusing.But tonight, I barely heard her.After giving the nurses a few instructions, Reuben finally headed downstairs.I was already waiting near the entrance for him

Ava's POVVictor glanced up briefly before nodding. "Yeah. It's gone."My eyes drifted toward the bedside table.Then suddenly, a memory surfaced. "Your Grandma mentioned giving it to Miriam. Are you sure you got it from her?""Yes, I did," he replied while continuing to search lazily through the drawer. "I kept them here before I traveled."Watching him move at the pace of a dying wolf irritated me even more."If you can't find it, then forget it," I snapped. "Let's go to the grand council. Lydia made inquiries, we can get a copy of it from the council's registrar."At that, he finally stopped searching and shut the drawer. "Okay."After leaving Smith Villa, I pressed myself against the farthest side of the car possible, clutching the thermos of soup tightly against my chest.I refused to look at him. The rich aroma filled the car, but all I could think about was ending this miserable marriage as quickly as possible.Halfway through the drive, Victor's phone rang.He answered calmly.

Ava's POVNora's gaze didn’t waver. “He’s developed feelings for you.”“Ahem!” I choked so violently on air I grabbed the water glass and drank half of it in one go.“What nonsense are you talking about?” I wiped my mouth sharply. “Him? Feelings for me? Impossible.”My wolf barked a short laugh inside me.Impossible, she echoed, but not convincingly.I dismissed it immediately.“Why not?” Nora continued calmly. “You’re not someone just anyone can ignore. Laura doesn’t even come close to you.”I scoffed too quickly. “That’s ridiculous.”She finished the last of her soup like she was discussing pack territory politics.“Before, he didn’t know you well,” she said lazily. “He only heard Laura’s version of you. Naturally, he believed her.”My grip tightened slightly on the cup.“But now?” Nora continued. “He’s seen you and spent time with you.”My wolf shifted again, restless.“Feelings don’t just appear like that,” I muttered.“They do for bonded mates,” she replied simply. “They sometime