Alpha's Regret, His Rejected Luna is Hidden Heiress のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 161 - チャプター 170

Ceres's POVRichard’s eyes darkened as he glanced at me. Jessy had boldly asked him to buy the *Tears of the Ocean* for her, but his focus was on me.I kept my expression composed, indifferent, though inside, I couldn’t help but be amused. So their engagement was real. I suppose I should have believed it from the start. Yet, some part of me hadn’t. Maybe I had thought Richard would never actually go through with it. How foolish of me.A small smirk tugged at the corner of my lips. Perhaps I should give them a gift—something truly memorable.Just as that thought crossed my mind, Richard’s voice cut through the hall, deep and commanding."Forty-five million dollars."A murmur spread through the crowd, whispers darting from one table to another like wildfire."Is Alpha Richard really bidding this much for his fiancée?""Does he care about her that much?"A twinge of unease flickered in my chest, but I quickly smothered it. My wolf stirred, sensing the shift in the atmosphere.Jessy’s fac

Ceres's POVThe mere mention of them soured my appetite.Once, they had welcomed me with open arms, treating me as if I were family. Then, when it suited them, they had turned their backs on me without hesitation. I had no desire to cross paths with them tonight.Jason chuckled knowingly. "Wait here. I’ll get you something."A genuine grin tugged at my lips. "Thank you. I’d like lobster and pasta.""Got it." With that, Jason strode off, disappearing into the crowd.I exhaled, my shoulders relaxing slightly. I knew I could count on Jason in a pinch.Just then, Stephen appeared, setting a glass of deep red wine in front of me. His presence was steady—controlled, calculating."Ms. Ceres, shall we discuss the acquisition now?" he asked smoothly.I arched a brow, slightly thrown by the abrupt shift in conversation. Still, I picked up the wine glass, swirling the liquid before offering a cool smile."Sure."Stephen wasted no time. “Helen tried to negotiate with me earlier, but we couldn’t a

Richard’s POV“Yes, Alpha.”My bodyguards stepped forward.Stephen thrashed wildly, his muffled screams useless as they taped his mouth shut. He struggled to break free, but it was useless. He was dragged away like prey about to be devoured.My sharp eyes flicked toward the trembling woman on the bed. My lip curled in disgust. I clapped my hands once, sharply, as if dusting off something filthy.“What about you?” My voice was cold and sharp as a blade. “Do you want to face the same fate as him?”Her face drained of all color. Terror rolled off her in waves, and she scrambled off the bed, collapsing to her knees.“I—I don’t know anything!” she sobbed. “He asked me to book two rooms and wait for him in the next room! He dragged me here forcefully! I swear, I didn’t see Ms. Ceres!”She spilled every word in a frantic panic, her voice high with fear.I could hear the sincerity in her voice.Turning away, I dismissed her entirely.My boots echoed against the polished floor as I strode towa

Richard's POVStephen’s eyes were filled with fear. He whimpered, his body trembling in my grip.I wanted to kill him.At first, I hated Ceres. Then, I ignored her. After the divorce, I told myself it didn’t matter. But I was a fool. The moment she walked away, the bond I had buried beneath my pride screamed in agony.Now, I had lost her.The truth hit me like a silver blade to the chest. My wolf howled inside me, its anguish rattling through my bones.Tonight was supposed to be different. I had carefully prepared a night just for her—fireworks over the ocean, a gift meant to show her that I saw her now. That I chose her.But she never saw the fireworks. She never received the gift.Because of me, she was in danger.A sharp growl rumbled in my throat, vibrating through my ribs. My claws threatened to unsheathe, my wolf riding the edge of my control.When she was trapped, was she scared? Did she regret ever stepping onto this damn cruise ship?Why didn’t I protect her? Why did I hesita

Ceres's POVWhen i finished my meal, Jason stepped forward, gathering the empty plate efficiently. Before I could react, he reached out, dabbing the corner of my mouth with a cloth.The touch was brief, yet it sent an unexpected shiver down my spine. His hands moved with surprising gentleness. I forced my gaze downward, masking my reaction with a small smile.His deep voice rumbled through the quiet room. “I’ve informed Alpha Justin Hemsworth. He said that once you regain your strength, they will come and see you. Until then, he wants you to rest here in peace.”I nodded, pushing the thought aside. Jason had no reason to lie to me. Not anymore.He poured a glass of water and held it out. His golden eyes darkened slightly as he studied me. “Now,” he murmured, calm but firm, “can you tell me why you disappeared… and how you ended up in the river with wounds?”My grip tightened on the blanket draped over my lap. The question wasn’t unexpected, but that didn’t make it any easier to answer