(God’s POV)

    Olivia almost immediately pushed away Killian’s steadying hand, turning to look at him in surprise. “Killian, what are you doing here?”

    Killian straightened his jacket, his eyes meeting hers calmly. “I received an invitation.”

    Olivia’s expression brightened with understanding. She remembered the urgent call that had pulled him away from dinner three nights ago.

    “The research project proposal you rushed toplete overnight were they satisfied with it?”

    “It still needs discussion,” Killian replied carefully. He didn’t tell Olivia that it was Beta Tristan contacted him directly. He didn’t want her to know that he was being controlled by others.

    In front of her, he should be omnipotent.

    Olivia offeredfort with a warm smile. “At least it’s a good start.”

    Matthew’s gaze lingered on the two of them from across the crowded room. His golden eyes tracked every gesture, every shared nce between them.

    “Alpha King, shall we sit in the backstage area for a moment?” The Head of Information Technology Department from the Eastern territories approached respectfully.

    Matthew withdrew his gaze reluctantly and followed the man inside. His jaw remained tightly clenched

    Killian looked at Olivia, his gaze burning and sincere, as if he were admiring a priceless work of art. To this day, he still found it hard to believe that she had saved him from danger multiple times.

    She seemed able to instantly control everything invisible and intangible. The moment she saved him felt like being blessed by the Moon Goddess herself.

    “Professor?” A gentle voice came from nearby.

    Killian and Olivia looked over and met Lydia Miles’s approaching gaze. The brilliant she–wolf walked over with a practiced smile.

    “Long time no see.”

    “Lydia, you’ve returned to the country too?” Killian’s tone was politely distant.

    “Just came back recently. I was nning to get my work settled and then visit you in Stonehaven City.” Lydia nced meaningfully at Olivia. “I didn’t expect to see you here.”

    Her eyes narrowed slightly. “You know Luna Olivia?”

    Both Killian and Olivia frowned at the mocking title “Luna Olivia.”

    “Liv and I are friends,” Killian replied firmly.

    Liv? Such an intimate way of addressing her. Lydia had also seen Killian’s protective gesture of supporting Olivia earlier, In the past, when Lydia had deliberately fallen in front of him, he had helped her up too, but only by supporting her arm briefly.

    This was different.

    Killian noticed that Olivia was being marginalized by the software engineers present. Fortunately Lydia had arrived at the right moment.

    “Lydia, Olivia is an expert inputer science. You can consult her if you have any questions.”

    Several big names from the promotional posters also walked over, drawn by themotion.

    “Lydia probably doesn’t need to consult Luna Olivia about anything,” Loric Steele, chief software engineer of

    Mooncrest Global, interjected. He seemed quite protective of Lydia.

    “I heard Luna Olivia is a new consultant at the Arcane Intelligence Division and even suggested some far–fetched proposal to Commander Flint.” He scrutinized Olivia with obvious disdain. “Luna Olivia doesn’t look like a rising star in theputer industry, but her ideas are quite naive.”

    “Well, Luna Olivia has the privilege to be naive,” another expert chimed in with a sneer. “If you or I proposed such ideas, we’d be scolded bloody by our bosses.”

    They kept calling her “Luna Olivia,” mocking her for relying on her mate’s connections. The title dripped with condescension.

    Killian’s expression darkened. “With Olivia’s professional abilities, if she can conceive it, she can definitely achieve it.”

    Olivia responded with a warm smile, grateful for his defense.

    The several people present exchanged knowing nces. “Professor, you’re a scientist. Although ye the forefront of technology like us inputers, different fields are like different mountains

    “You probably don’t understand what kind ofputer skills can be called professional.”

    “Luna Olivia’s ideas aren’t just naive and far–fetched,” Loric looked at the elegant she–wolf before him with obvious contempt. “They’re simply impossible to achieve.”

    “In a few months, Commander Flint will probably regret missing out on Lydia.” He gestured toward the approaching figure. “Lydia, you should still help out when the timees. After all, it’s for the pack territories.”

    Loric looked meaningfully at Commander Garrett Flint approaching their group.

    Lydia felt a bit guilty remembering that she had lost to Olivia, but Olivia’s proposal was definitely impossible to implement. When the time came, Flint would still need her solution.

    “Yes, if Commander Flint needs anything, I’ll do my best to help.”

    They thought these words would please Commander Flint and demonstrate their loyalty.

    “No need,” Flint stood firmly beside Olivia, his weathered face stern. “With Miss Olivia here, I believe the Arcane Intelligence Division’s system won’t have any problems.”

    Not only Loric, but all theputer experts present were surprised by his unwavering confidence.

    At this moment, thunderous apuse erupted all around them. The Head of Information Technology Department and Alpha King Matthew Kane walked onto the stage and sat in the central seats.

    From a distance, several people saw Matthew standing on the stage, exchanged meaningful nces, and immediately understood the situation.

    “Ability truly cannotpare to absolute power,” Loric said with thick sarcasm.

    The contemptuousment made Commander Flint frown immediately.

    “Miss Olivia earned her position as Arcane Intelligence Division consultant through her abilities alone.

    “Miss Lydia, didn’t you share the results of yourpetition with Miss Olivia with your friends?” Before Lydia could speak, Flint was already defending Olivia like rapid fire.

    “You lost.”

    “Precisely because you lost, I hired Miss Olivia as my consultant.” His voice carriedplete conviction. “She has the ability.”

    This statement made several expert’s look at Lydia in shock. “What did youpete in?”

    “How could Lydia possibly lose?”

    Lydia also found it impossible to ept, but it had indeed happened. Full of resentment, she could only make excuses.

    “That day, I wasn’t feeling well.”

    If Olivia could beat Lydia, with such ability, it would be impossible to have no reputation at all in the industry Loric said dismissively, “Lydia’s abilities are well–recognized. She’s an outstanding Harvard graduate. He turned his challenging gaze to Olivia. “I wonder which university Luna Olivia graduated from? Olivia remained silent. At eighteen, she had been arranged by Matthew Kane to go to the European under the pretense of studying abroad.

    There was indeed a university there, but she had never bothered to remember the school’s name. Seeing Olivia unable to answer for a long time, everyone assumed it must be some third–rate school. “Even experts make mistakes. Deciding such an important position based on onepetition – Commander Flint, I strongly disagree.” Loric was determined to help Lydia save face today.

    He despised those who used their mate’s power and influence to steal opportunities from ordinary wolves. “Moreover, is Luna Olivia’s educational background really sufficient for this position?”

    Commander Flint was in a difficult position. He didn’t know which university Olivia had graduated from either, having never seen her academic credentials.

    At this time, the Head of Information Technology Department had prepared some testing segments specifically for Alpha King Matthew’s viewing. Pre–selectedputer software engineers were going on stage for demonstrations.

    Loric suddenly strode over and called out from below the stage. “Minister, let our Lydiapete with Luna… Although he kept mocking Olivja, facing Matthew’s indifferent gaze from the stage, he didn’t dare finish his sentence with the disrespectful title.

    “pete with Miss Olivia, the new consultant from the Arcane Intelligence Division.”

    The Minister followed Loric’s gaze toward Commander Flint, seeking guidance.

    Before inviting Alpha King Matthew, the Minister had inquired and was told he was easy to get along with But seeing him today, he clearly felt an aura of authority and distance, with an extremely cold presence

    He just wanted to quickly go through the procedures without making any mistakes and send the Alpha King away safely.

    “That’s not necessary,” the Minister began diplomatically.

    Loric and the others knew Olivia was the Alpha King’s mate because of Lydia’s previousints. But the Minister had never seen her in person and knew nothing about their rtionship.

    After he spoke, Matthew’s calm voice was heard from the stage: “Let here over.”

    (Olivia’s POV)

    Matthew sat there, his entire being radiating the indifference and authority of an Alpha King, making the entire forum more solemn. His gaze looked toward me with such coldness, carrying a hint of dismissal.

    I lowered my eyes to avoid his prating stare.

    Loric led the Minister of Information Technology’s people over to our group. I said calmly, “Miss Lydia lost to me, so the consultant position is mine. I don’t want topete again.”

    “Don’t be so smug. That day, I wasn’t feeling well, which is why I lost to you,” Lydia snapped back.

    “What, with your mate here today, are you afraid of losing to me?” Her voice dripped with malice. “Afraid people will say he’s abusing his power?”

    Hearing this direct attack on Matthew, I looked at Lydia unhappily. “Don’t nder him.”

    “With your educational background, you couldn’t even meet the threshold for the Arcane Intelligence Di. Lydia’s voice grew more vicious. “If he hadn’t rmended you to Commander Flint, how could you possibly have been invited for the consultant position?”

    I saw Matthew walking toward us with purposeful strides. Before he even reached my side, I panicked and said quickly, “Miss Lydia, people should have some self–awareness.”

    I turned to leave, desperate to avoid another confrontation.

    My hand was instantly grabbed by a warm, familiar grip, pulling me back to face a pair of intense golden eyes.