(Olivia’s POV)

spanng="EN"Theodore loosened his grip on me in surprise. “My love, what’s wrong?”

spanng="EN"“Disgusting,” I replied, my gaze fixed on the lipstick stain marring his shirt cor.

spanng="EN"Theodore followed my line of sight. A dangerous glint appeared in his amber eyes. “My love, I got it on me during themotion with them just now.”

spanng="EN"He pulled out his phone, already orchestrating another lie. Unwilling to watch his performance, I turned and walked away.

spanng="EN"Theodore quickly followed me to the master bedroom on the third floor.

spanng="EN"“My love, I’ll go shower and change immediately,” Theodore offered, hoping to wash away my disgust.

spanng="EN"But I had other ns. I seated myself on the sofa, my expression hidden in the dim light.

spanng="EN"“After my mother passed, you handled all her things. I want to know what she left behind.”

spanng="EN"My voice remained calm despite the storm brewing inside me.

spanng="EN"“I want to find a suitable birthday gift for Leo,” I added, masking my true intentions.

spanng="EN"Theodore’s face remained neutral, but I caught the flicker of calction in his eyes. “Your mother’s jewelry and moonstone deposit certificates are all in a vault at the Stonehaven Central Vault.”

spanng="EN"“I’ll take you to get them tomorrow,” he said, already moving toward the bathroom.

spanng="EN"As he entered, I stood outside the door. His voice carried through the thin walls as he made a phone call.

spanng="EN"“Ss, prepare vault seven tomorrow morning. Make sure it looks like it’s been there for years.”

spanng="EN"“Yes, the one with the jewelry collection. Pass it off as Lyra ckwood’s estate.”

spanng="EN"The truth crashed down on me like a physical blow. My mother had left behind millions in pack funds, valuable territories, and arge insurance settlement.

spanng="EN"It was all gone. Swallowed by the Alpha I had loved with every fiber of my being.

spanng="EN"At that moment, myst trace of gratitude toward him was extinguished. That night Iy beside him sleepless, my eyes open until dawn.

spanng="EN"The next morning, Theodore escorted me to the vault. Manager Ss Finch showed us the designated vault with practiced professionalism.

spanng="EN"It contained only a few pieces of high–end jewelry. Nothing more.

spanng="EN"I chose an amber pendant, my fingers trembling slightly as I touched the cold stone. “This will do.”

spanng="EN"Theodore smiled, believing his deception had worked perfectly. After watching his ck SUV drive away, I walked to a nearbyw firm.

spanng="EN"Since Theodore was using me, I wanted to ensure that neither he nor ra could benefit from it.

spanng="EN"I met with Anya Volkov, a sharp–eyed femalewyer from Volkov & Associates Legal Chambers.

spanng="EN"“Help me donate all the territorial rights of Crimson Pack held in my name,” I said firmly.

spanng="EN"Anya’s eyebrows shot up. “Ms. ckwood, finding buyers for territories worth hundreds of billions is extremely difficult.”

spanng="EN"She leaned forward, her voice professional but excited. “I suggest establishing the Lyra ckwood Memorial Trust to manage the territorial rights under your name.”

spanng="EN"“That way, you maintain control while ensuring the assets serve a greater purpose.”

spanng="EN"I immediately agreed. “And I want all my other assets donated as well.”

spanng="EN"“My only requirement is that the trust provide a monthly living allowance for raising Leo.”

spanng="EN"Anya nodded eagerly, already calcting the implications. “I’ll have the papers ready within forty–eight hours.”

spanng="EN"(God’s POV)

spanng="EN"As soon as Olivia left, Anya made a triumphant call to her mate, Kaelen Redgrave.

spanng="EN"“Mate, aren’t you frustrated that Crimson Pack fell into Eleonora’s hands?” she gloated into the phone.

spanng="EN"“An opportunity has just presented itself. Crimson Pack will soon be back in your hands.”

spanng="EN"She revealed her n with barely contained excitement. “The Luna just signed over massive territorial rights to a trust. We can use this to challenge Theodore’s authority.”

spanng="EN"“Our son will be the new Alpha within months,” she promised.

spanng="EN"Unbeknownst to Olivia, her act of defiance had yed directly into a long–simmering plot for a hostile takeover.

spanng="EN"Meanwhile, Theodore received a report from The Alpha’s Sentinels about Olivia’s visit to thew firm.

spanng="EN"Completely misreading the situation, he casually dismissed it. He assumed she was merely arranging a birthday gift for Leo.

spanng="EN"“As long as my mate doesn’t see Killian Vance, you don’t need to report anything else to me,” he instructed.

spanng="EN"His mind was preupied with the meeting ahead. Tracker Ss sat across from his desk, trembling like a leaf.

spanng="EN"“Alpha, I have to confess something,” the tracker stammered. “The Umbral Syndicate tracked me down. I inadvertently led them to you.”

spanng="EN"Theodore’s eyes narrowed dangerously, but the tracker continued desperately.

spanng="EN"“But I found something that I located the informant who took that photo of your mate with Killian Vance.”

spanng="EN"The tracker’s words tumbled out in a rush. “The informant ims the mysterious she–wolf was indeed Luna Olivia. He heard her say she could ‘mind control.”

spanng="EN"“He also recalled her breakdown after the earthquake. She was crying to Killian that it was all her fault, that she hadn’t sensed there was another person.”

spanng="EN"Theodore’s blood ran cold. The tracker pressed on, sealing both their fates.

spanng="EN"“Alpha, their rtionship seemed unusually close. More than just old friends.”

spanng="EN"The words struck Theodore like a physical blow. Olivia’s grief over the photo, her inexplicable skill on the keyboard the previous night, the tampered surveince at the Redgrave Ancestral Hall.

spanng="EN"It all began to form a terrifying picture in his mind.

spanng="EN"The unease that had haunted him for eight years, ever since she went to Europe, intensified into a storm of suspicion and jealousy.

spanng="EN"The thought that she and Killian might have been together during those two years was unbearable.

spanng="EN"He immediately called Alistair, his voice deadly calm. “Send me the kitchen surveince footage fromst night.”

spanng="EN"Then he turned to his assistant Marcus, his voice ice–cold. “Did the research institute send someone to discuss the innovative herbal medicine cooperation today?”

spanng="EN"Marcus checked his schedule. “Alpha, Professor Vance came with his team. They’re currently in the business department.”

spanng="EN"Theodore’s amber eyes shed with dangerous intent. “Bring Killian Vance up here!”