Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna novel Chapter 52

“You’ll join us too, won’t you, Olivia?” I asked sweetly, making sure everyone could hear. “After all, we’re colleagues now.

She met my gaze steadily. “Of course, Victoria. I wouldn’t miss it.”

Amber Crest Restaurant was the crown jewel of Shadow Creek. As we entered the elegant establishment, I watched with satisfaction as my colleagues gasped at the inlaid walls and crystal chandeliers.

The maître d‘ recognized me immediately. “Mrs. Frost, welcome back. Alpha King Stone’s private dining room is prepared as requested.”

I led our group through the restaurant, enjoying the envious glances from other diners. The private dining room, known as the “Moonlight Chamber,” was exclusive to Ethan and had never been opened to the public.

“Please, make yourselves comfortable,” I said, gesturing to the plush chairs around the large table. “Order whatever you’d like. After all,” I purred, glancing at Olivia, “Ethan is paying.”

I instructed the waiter to bring wine from Ethan’s private cellar and several menus.

“The venison with moonberry sauce is excellent,” I suggested, watching Olivia from the corner of my eye.

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To my annoyance, Olivia calmly ordered several venison dishes. She seemed completely unaffected by my attempt to intimidate her.

As we ate, I noticed Olivia checking her phone repeatedly. When it vibrated with an incoming message, a slight change came over her face.

“Excuse me,” she said, rising from her sent. I need to use the restroom.”

I watched as she walked not toward the restrooms, but toward the exit.

Suspicious, I excused myself and followed her. She was heading through the garden outside the restaurant, moving quickly as if to meet someone.

I caught up to her near a moonlit fountain. “Running off to meet my man? I hissed, grabbing her arm. Olivia turned, her emerald eyes flashing with irritation. “Your man? Strange, I don’t recall seeing your wedding

ceremony.”

Her sarcasm infuriated me. “Don’t play dumb, Olivia. I know you’re trying to intercept Ethan.”

She pulled her arm free from my grip. “And what right do you have to interfere if I am?”

“He loves me,” I insisted, my voice rising despite my efforts to stay calm. “He always has.”

Olivia’s laugh was short and bitter. “Is that why he rushes to your side at every call? Or is it because you’ve manipulated him for years, using Emma as bait?”

Victoria’s face flushed with anger. “I don’t need to tell myself anything. I know it’s true.”

I twisted free from her grasp. “I don’t owe you any explanations.”