Chapter 70 [ 1,138 words ] Sebastian’s POV I didn’t look back. I didn’t need to. I knew she was still standing there, frozen by the table, surrounded by those vultures. Jeremy was probably already licking his lips, thinking about how to claim his prize. Let her see what kind

Chapter 69 [ 1,079 words ] Emilia’s POV I walked back into the booth. The dice had been replaced by cards. Chips were scattered across the table like candy. The game was already on. I didn’t sit down. I found a spot in the corner, pulled out my phone, and

Chapter 68 [ 1,143 words ] Emilia’s POV “Come in.” Before I could make up my mind, Sebastian had already given the order. No turning back now. I took a deep breath and walked in. “Hey, who’s this?” “Is she the seventh wife?” “Sebastian, you’re a lucky man. You change

Chapter 67 [ 1,041 words ] Emilia’s POV I didn’t say anything. But the name stuck. Abigail Tanner. The woman who left him at the altar and ran off with his cousin. I’d wondered about her. Hearing her name in the middle of all this didn’t exactly make me feel

Chapter 66 [ 1,028 words ] Emilia’s POV “Sebastian.” “I said wait—” He pushed the fabric aside, revealing the lace of my bra underneath. His eyes dropped, and I saw something dark flicker in them. “Why?” he asked, his voice low. Rough. “You don’t want this?” I opened my mouth.

Chapter 65 [ 1,015 words ] Emilia’s POV So close. His scent, minty and cedar, wrapped around me, and my stomach did a little flutter. I looked away, pretending not to notice. But the memory hit me. The last time we were this close was at the barbecue place. Except

Chapter 64 [ 1,169 words ] Emilia’s POV The waiter handed us the menus, and Sebastian gestured for me to order first. I pushed the menu back across the table. “You order. I don’t know this place. No clue what’s good.” He didn’t argue. Just flipped open the menu with

Chapter 63 [ 1,077 words ] Emilia’s POV I jerked my head up. Sebastian was leaning against the doorframe, arms crossed over his chest, those green eyes fixed on me with an unreadable expression. My heart did an uncomfortable flip. “Did you close the door?” he asked. I blinked. Did

Chapter 62 [ 1,066 words ] Emilia’s POV “Come home. Now. Emilia.” My father Henry’s call came through. I stared at my phone for a moment. Whatever disaster Linda had created, I wanted a front-row seat. The drive to The Frostridge pack house felt shorter than usual—probably because I was

Chapter 61 [ 1,133 words ] Sebastian’s POV I stared at the vase Henry had just placed on my desk. “What the hell is this?” I asked. Henry’s face lit up with an eager smile. “Isn’t it the condition to win the bid? I spent ten million at the Phoenix

Chapter 60 [ 1,118 words ] Author’s POV Linda stormed back to her guest room, her wolf stirring restlessly. “That manipulative witch thinks she’s so clever. Does she really believe I’ll just run away? Not a chance in hell.” For a moment, she really wanted to leave this place, but

Chapter 59 [ 1,266 words ] Emilia’s POV My phone lit up with Henry’s name, and I already knew what this would be about before I even answered. Money. Benefits. Using me. I walked toward my secret room and put the phone to my ear. “Hello?” “Emilia, it’s me, Dad.”

Chapter 58 [ 859 words ] Sebastian’s POV When I finally walked through the door, it was well past dinner time. I barely looked at the dining room before heading straight upstairs, pulling out my phone to text her. “Finished eating? Come here.” I waited, walking around my room like

Chapter 57 [ 814 words ] Sebastian’s POV I hadn’t slept well. By five in the morning, I gave up trying to sleep and drove to the office. The papers were on my desk, but I couldn’t focus on the words. I felt Fynn trying to connect with my mind

Chapter 56 [ 1,187 words ] Emilia’s POV I knocked hard on Linda’s door like I was trying to break it down. The door opened quickly. Linda stood there in her messy pajamas, hair all tangled, face angry. “What do you want?!” I crossed my arms and gave her my

Chapter 55 [ 1,051 words ] Sebastian’s POV I could hear the conversation between the two people, but Emilia beneath me was completely unaware. A wicked idea formed. If this woman wanted me to put on a show, she’d better be ready to perform. I leaned closer to Emilia’s ear,

Chapter 54 [ 825 words ] Sebastian’s POV I slammed my fist against the bathroom door, feeling the wood shudder under the impact. My face flushed with anger and something else I didn’t want to think about. This woman. This infuriating, boundary-pushing woman. I’d been indulging her. That was the

Chapter 53 [ 1,136 words ] Emilia’s POV “No.” Sebastian’s response was clipped, dismissive. She didn’t even flinch. “Oh, well, maybe some tea then? Or coffee? I make excellent coffee—” “I don’t want anything.” “That’s fine! You know, I was thinking, there’s this party this weekend that my classmates are

Chapter 52 [ 1,058 words ] Emilia’s POV Linda came out of the guest room looking like she’d spent an hour getting ready instead of twenty minutes. Full makeup, curled hair, perfume so strong it was overwhelming. *”Perfect. When Alpha Sebastian sees me like this, he’ll definitely fall for me.”*

Chapter 51 [ 1,045 words ] Emilia’s POV The moment I stepped into the living room, I nearly collided with Henry. “Emilia, you’re back,” he said. *”Perfect timing. Now I can finally ask about that Simons Corporation project—”* “Yes,” I said flatly, cutting off both his words. “How are you