Semua Bab Alpha's Regret, Begging My Convict Luna Back: Bab 431 - Bab 440

Aria's POVChloe stood and wandered over. The moment she opened it, I caught an unfamiliar scent drifting into the room. It was a male wolf with a very powerful aura.His silver-flecked hair was neatly combed back. His tailored suit fit perfectly. Everything about him screamed authority.He smiled politely. "You must be Chloe." He lifted a gift box. "I'm here to visit Ms. Aria Darvin."Chloe's eyebrows furrowed. I could practically hear her suspicion. She knew almost everyone in my circle. This man wasn't one of them.Still, she stepped aside. "Aria." She glanced back. "You've got a visitor."The man entered calmly, his polished shoes clicking softly against the floor. Then his gaze landed on me.I studied him carefully. I had never met him before. "And you are?"Even Chloe didn't know him. Yet he knew her name, which meant he'd done research. The realization immediately put me on guard.Then it clicked. The similarities

Aria's POVSophia wore the same pleasant mask she'd been using lately. She smiled like a predator baring its teeth and pretending it wasn't preparing to bite.Chloe immediately stepped between us, positioning herself protectively."There is no need to be nervous, Ms. Collins," Sophia said with an exaggerated smile. Neither of us believed her."Move," Chloe replied flatly. She gripped my wheelchair and started guiding me around Sophia. The dismissal made Sophia's smile twitch."We're family, Aria," she said. "You've returned to the Darvin family. Why do you keep pushing me away?"I didn't even look at her. Chloe took my silence as her answer and continued moving. The fake smile vanished from Sophia's face, and she quickly stepped in front of us again.I finally raised my eyes. The coldness in them made her hesitate."Move, Sophia.""Are you really that afraid of talking to me for two minutes?" She lifted her chin, the cha

Aria's POV"No." I shook my head. "The Osborne Pack is leaving soon." I reached into the drawer beside my bed and pulled out a key, the metal cool against my fingers."Spend time with them instead."I held it out. Rowland accepted it with a puzzled expression."I'll send you an address," I said.His brow furrowed. "What's there?"I looked down at the key. "My grandmother's belongings."A shadow crossed my face."Most of what she left me is stored there."For a moment, memories surfaced. Memories of how strong she was. She was the one who had taught me how to survive. I pushed the emotions back down."Take them to see it."Rowland looked at the key resting in his palm. Slowly, understanding appeared in his eyes. This wasn't just an errand. It was me trusting him with something that was special to me."All right," he said in a steady voice.I nodded, then added quietly, "Keep your phone close."

Aria's POVRose immediately pointed. "That's her!"She grabbed Cynthia's arm dramatically. "Mom, that's the lady who attacked me!"She pointed at the fading bruises on her face. Cynthia's gaze shifted coldly toward Chloe before settling back on me."Ms. Darvin, keep your minion under control."The warning in her voice was unmistakable."The offer I've presented isn't an apology. It's an opportunity you should be grateful for."Chloe's muscles tightened instantly. She was at the edge of losing control. Thankfully, Amelia grabbed her arm and held her back."So? Think it over," Cynthia added.Rose crossed her arms and watched Chloe struggle, satisfaction practically radiating from her scent.I smiled. Then pointed toward the door. "You're all welcome to leave."The room froze. Cynthia blinked, and for the first time since entering, she looked genuinely confused. "What?"I smiled pleasantly. "You heard m

Aria's POVI let my gaze sweep across the room before settling on Cynthia and Nathan. "Darvin Group is mine." My voice was calm and certain."I can say with complete certainty, in front of every reporter here and both of our distinguished guests, that I don't yet know who Darvin Group's future partners will be."I paused, then smiled. "But I know exactly who they won't be. It won't be the Wayne family." My gaze shifted briefly toward Nathan. "Nor will it be Hemsworth."The silence that followed was almost painful. I saw Nathan's brows draw together immediately. He clearly didn't appreciate being grouped together with Cynthia Wayne.Cynthia's lips curved into a cold smile. There it is. The woman had finally realized I wasn't going to bow. Not for power, not for money, not for anyone.Cynthia glanced toward Nathan, a faint irritation still visible on her face."It appears Mr. Nathan's trip was wasted." Amusement dripped from her voice.