Chapter 65: Unexpected Revelations
Chapter 65: Unexpected Revelations.
(Olivia’s POV)
“Sorry, the number you dialed is powered off.”
I exhaled with relief at the automated message. At this hour, Jay was probably still asleep. I quickly typed a text: “Call me when you wake up, then tucked my phone back into my handbag.
As I turned toward the subway entrance, a car horn sounded behind me. Lucas Blackwood’s black Maybach idled at the curb, its engine purring softly. The powerful Alpha of the Moonstone Pack had waited for me.
I hesitated, then walked back to the car. Lucas leaned across and opened the passenger door.
“I thought you might need a ride after all,” he said, his expression unreadable.
I slid into the leather seat, closing the door behind me. “Thank you, but-”
Remembering his earlier words about our arrangement, I stopped myself. We needed to maintain appearances, especially if Ethan had someone following me.
Lucas’s lips curved into a gentle smile. “Not bad.”
I gave him a helpless look, and we exchanged smiles. The unspoken distance between us seemed to lessen slightly.
“I’ve been meaning to ask,” I said as he pulled away from the curb. “What happened with the switched identities at that blind date? I was expecting you, but Miles Blackwood showed up instead.”
Lucas’s expression darkened, “Isabelle Stone rushed out in front of my car that evening. I accidentally hit her.”
My eyes widened. “Is she alright?”
“Nothing serious. I took her to the Silvercrest Pack Medical Den, which is why Miles went in my place.” His hands tightened on the steering wheel. I never imagined he would try to harm you.”
The pieces suddenly clicked together. “So it was Isabelle who conspired with Miles to drug me.
Lucas nodded grimly, “I believe so. I’m sorry for inadvertently causing you trouble.”
I studied his profile, noticing his obvious discomfort. “Isabelle is infatuated with you, isn’t she?”
“What?” His head snapped toward me, genuine surprise in his eyes. “No. Absolutely not. I don’t like her. I have nothing to do with her.”
His earnest denial made me smile. “You don’t need to explain yourself to me, Lucas. Our arrangement is purely for mutual benefit, remember?”
He seemed to relax, sensing my indifference. “Speaking of Isabelle, what do you plan to do about her? I could help if you’d like.”
I shook my head. “I appreciate the offer, but I’ll handle it myself.”
As we approached Canis Enterprises, Lucas pulled over a few blocks away. “Better if we’re not seen arriving together at your workplace.”
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I nodded in agreement. “Thank you for the ride.”
“Until next time, Miss Winters,” he said formally, in case anyone was watching.
I waved goodbye and walked toward the company building. Through the rearview mirror, I could see Lucas watching until I disappeared from night before driving away
The workday passed in a blur of meetings and design consultations. My mind kept drifting to Hunter Morgan and what information he might have uncovered about Victoria.
In the afternoon, my phone finally rang with his number.
“I have what you asked for,” he said without preamble, “Can you meet tonight?”
We arranged to meet at the Shadowfall Club in Shadow Creek that evening. After work, I took a taxi directly there, my heart pounding with anticipation.
The club was dimly lit, with private rooms lining a plush corridor. I found the room Hunter had specified and slipped inside.
He was already waiting, a manila folder on the table between us. “Mrs. Winters.”
“What did you find?” I asked, getting straight to the point.
Hunter slid the folder toward me. “Everything I could gather on Victoria Frost is in here. Bank records, medical history, personal connections.”
I handed him an envelope containing his p*****. “Thank you.”
He counted the money efficiently, then stood. “Our business is concluded. Good luck, Mrs. Winters.”
After he left, I opened the folder with trembling hands. If Victoria had been involved in redirecting Patricia Warner’s kidney away from Lily, surely there would be evidence here.
Page after page of documents revealed Victoria’s extravagant spending habits, her medical appointments, her social connections. But nothing about Patricia Warner or the kidney transplant that never happened.
Disappointment crashed over me. I had been so certain Hunter would find something incriminating.
I remembered my own fruitless visit to Patricia Warner weeks ago. The woman had claimed complete ignorance about the details of the kidney transplant, insisting that her husband had handled all the arrangements.
“I just did what Roland told me,” she had said, avoiding my eyes. “I’m sorry about your daughter, but I don’t know anything else.”
Tears of frustration pricked at my eyes. Would I ever find justice for Lily?
My phone vibrated with a new message. Hunter Morgan’s name appeared on the screen.
“Check the basement storage unit at Crescent Moon Medical Center. Code: 7392. What you’re looking for is in Box 17.
My heart nearly stopped. This was it–the missing piece.
(Ethan’s POV)
The private room was filled with laughter and music as James Knight’s birthday celebration reached its peak. Moonlight Suite 888 at the Shadowfall Club was James’s favorite venue–exclusive, luxurious, and discreet.
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I sat in a corner, nursing a glass of moonlight wine, watching the revelry with little interest. My thoughts were consumed by Olivia and Lucas Blackwood.
James dropped into the seat beside me, his amber–flecked eyes gleaming with mischief. “Why so glum, Alpha? This is supposed to be a party.”
He pushed a fresh glass toward me. “Drink up. Forget your troubles for one night.”
I took the glass but didn’t drink. Tm fine.”
James laughed, not believing me for a second. “Is this about Olivia and Lucas? Everyone’s talking about it.”
My jaw tightened. James noticed and grinned wider.
“Come on, Ethan. You should be celebrating! You’re finally free to be with Victoria without Olivia standing in
the way.”
My expression darkened further. James looked puzzled by my reaction.
“Isn’t this what you wanted?” he pressed. “You’ve loved Victoria since we were pups. Olivia was just the mate
your grandmother chose for you.”
I remained silent, staring into my untouched drink.
“Think about it,” James continued, oblivious to my growing irritation. “If Olivia hadn’t come along, you and
Victoria could have had several children by now.”
Something in my expression must have changed, because James suddenly leaned closer, studying my face
with newfound Interest.
“Wait a minute,” he said slowly. “You wouldn’t have fallen in love with Olivia, would you?”
I gave him a look that clearly dismissed the idea. The very suggestion was absurd.
Before James could pursue the topic further, a slender woman in a tight red dress appeared, clinging to his arm. “Jay, everyone’s waiting for you to cut the cake.”
James’s attention immediately shifted. “Duty calls,” he said to me with a wink before allowing himself to be
led away.
I watched as he joined a group gathered around a table. The woman in red was practically draped over him, feeding him a napkin in some ridiculous party game. Only a small piece remained as she leaned in, clearly
intending to kiss him.
“Sophia’s here,” someone warned, but James merely shrugged.
“So what?” he replied, pulling the woman closer.
I glanced toward the doorway where Sophia Blackwood stood frozen, her face a mask of hurt as she watched
her boyfriend with another woman. The cake she held trembled slightly in her hands.
The scene was uncomfortably familiar–the betrayal, the public humiliation. I had subjected Olivia to similar
pain countless times.
Through the glass walls of the suite, I suddenly spotted Olivia herself, standing in the corridor. She was speaking to Sophia, a look of understanding passing between them.
Inside the suite, James finally noticed Sophia. He pulled away from the other woman slightly, but kept his
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arm around her waist.
“Sophie!” he called out. “Come join us!”
Sophia’s expression hardened. She turned to a nearby waiter and handed him the elaborate birthday cake
she’d been holding.
“Feed it to the dogs,” she said loudly enough for everyone to hear.
James’s face darkened with fury at the public rejection. As Sophia turned to leave, I saw her exchange a
small smile with Olivia.
Without a word to James or anyone else, I left the suite and followed Olivia down the corridor. I caught up to her just as she was about to exit, grabbing her arm and pulling her into an empty room.
“Olivia Winters, where did you hide Lily?” I demanded, my eyes intense as I revealed that Maxwell Chen had been unable to find any trace of their daughter, leading me to suspect Lucas Blackwood’s involvement in
what I believed was Olivia hiding our child.
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