Chapter 76: My Mate’s Secret
Chapter 76: My Mate’s Secret
(Olivia’s POV)
Theodore loosened his grip on me in surprise. “My love, what’s wrong?”
“Disgusting,” I replied, my gaze fixed on the lipstick stain marring his shirt collar.
Theodore followed my line of sight. A dangerous glint appeared in his amber eyes. “My love, I got it on me during the
commotion with them just now.”
He pulled out his phone, already orchestrating another lie. Unwilling to watch his performance, I turned and walked away.
Theodore quickly followed me to the master bedroom on the third floor.
“My love, I’ll go shower and change immediately,” Theodore offered, hoping to wash away my disgust.
But I had other plans. I seated myself on the sofa, my expression hidden in the dim light.
“After my mother passed, you handled all her things. I want to know what she left behind.”
My voice remained calm despite the storm brewing inside me.
“I want to find a suitable birthday gift for Leo,” I added, masking my true intentions.
Theodore’s face remained neutral, but I caught the flicker of calculation in his eyes. “Your mother’s jewelry and
moonstone deposit certificates are all in a vault at the Stonehaven Central Vault.”
“I’ll take you to get them tomorrow,” he said, already moving toward the bathroom.
As he entered, I stood outside the door. His voice carried through the thin walls as he made a phone call.
“Silas, prepare vault seven tomorrow morning. Make sure it looks like it’s been there for years.”
“Yes, the one with the jewelry collection. Pass it off as Lyra Blackwood’s estate.”
The truth crashed down on me like a physical blow. My mother had left behind millions in pack funds, valuable territories, and a large insurance settlement.
It was all gone. Swallowed by the Alpha I had loved with every fiber of my being.
At that moment, my last trace of gratitude toward him was extinguished. That night I lay beside him sleepless, my eyes
open until dawn.
The next morning, Theodore escorted me to the vault. Manager Silas Finch showed us the designated vault with practiced professionalism.
It contained only a few pieces of high–end jewelry. Nothing more.
I chose an amber pendant, my fingers trembling slightly as I touched the cold stone. “This will do.”
Theodore smiled, believing his deception had worked perfectly. After watching his black SUV drive away, I walked to a nearby law firm.
Since Theodore was using me, I wanted to ensure that neither he nor Clara could benefit from it.
I met with Anya Volkov, a sharp–eyed female lawyer from Volkov & Associates Legal Chambers.
“Help me donate all the territorial rights of Crimson Pack held in my name,” I said firmly.
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Anya’s eyebrows shot up. “Ms. Blackwood, finding buyers for territories worth hundreds of billions is extremely difficult.”
She leaned forward, her voice professional but excited. “I suggest establishing the Lyra Blackwood Memorial Trust to
manage the territorial rights under your name.”
“That way, you maintain control while ensuring the assets serve a greater purpose.”
I immediately agreed. “And I want all my other assets donated as well.”
“My only requirement is that the trust provide a monthly living allowance for raising Leo.”
Anya nodded eagerly, already calculating the implications. “I’ll have the papers ready within forty–eight hours.”
(God’s POV)
As soon as Olivia left, Anya made a triumphant call to her mate, Kaelen Redgrave.
“Mate, aren’t you frustrated that Crimson Pack fell into Eleonora’s hands?” she gloated into the phone.
“An opportunity has just presented itself. Crimson Pack will soon be back in your hands.”
She revealed her plan with barely contained excitement. “The Luna just signed over massive territorial rights to a trust. We
can use this to challenge Theodore’s authority.”
“Our son will be the new Alpha within months,” she promised.
Unbeknownst to Olivia, her act of defiance had played directly into a long–simmering plot for a hostile takeover.
Meanwhile, Theodore received a report from The Alpha’s Sentinels about Olivia’s visit to the law firm.
Completely misreading the situation, he casually dismissed it. He assumed she was merely arranging a birthday gift for
Leo.
“As long as my mate doesn’t see Killian Vance, you don’t need to report anything else to me,” he instructed.
His mind was preoccupied with the meeting ahead. Tracker Silas sat across from his desk, trembling like a leaf.
“Alpha, I have to confess something,” the tracker stammered. “The Umbral Syndicate tracked me down. I inadvertently led them to you.”
Theodore’s eyes narrowed dangerously, but the tracker continued desperately.
“But I found something that I located the informant who took that photo of your mate with Killian Vance.”
The tracker’s words tumbled out in a rush. “The informant claims the mysterious she–wolf was indeed Luna Olivia. He heard her say she could ‘mind control.”
“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.”
Theodore’s blood ran cold. The tracker pressed on, sealing both their fates.
“Alpha, their relationship seemed unusually close. More than just old friends.”
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 surveillance at the Redgrave Ancestral Hall.
It all began to form a terrifying picture in his mind.
The unease that had haunted him for eight years, ever since she went to Europe, intensified into a storm of suspicion and jealousy.
The thought that she and Killian might have been together during those two years was unbearable.
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He immediately called Alistair, his voice deadly calm. “Send me the kitchen surveillance footage from last night.”
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?”
Marcus checked his schedule. “Alpha, Professor Vance came with his team. They’re currently in the business
department.”
Theodore’s amber eyes flashed with dangerous intent. “Bring Killian Vance up here!”
Chapter 77: What is My Wife’s True Identity
