The Lycan King's Fate Calling (Shawn Gibson and Sylvia) novel Chapter 230

Alina's POV:

I froze on the spot, speechless. I wondered if Laura saw through me.

"What? Have you already lost your tongue? It was just a small thing, but you couldn't even do it well. What are you if you are not a fool?" Laura sneered. Then she turned around, walked to the sofa, and sat down. "Do you think Rufus won't find out that Coco is simply taking the blame for you?"

"I don't understand what you mean," I said in a low voice, wanting to keep playing dumb.

Laura looked at me coldly and said, "Stop pretending. I've been in this position for so many years. I've already seen all kinds of people and their tricks, brilliant or not. You are still too naive. If you are really so innocent and pure, then I don't think you are suitable for this position."

I got so flustered at once. I didn't expect that Laura would see through me so easily.

"When did you find out?" I asked haltingly.

"I knew it from the first time I saw you," Laura snorted coldly. Then she picked up her fan and flapped it gracefully. "People can't hide their ambition in their eyes."

I touched my eyes subconsciously, feeling a little confused. "But you still chose me."

"I need someone who has the desire, ambition, and even ruthlessness. Only such a she-wolf can truly defend her power." After saying this, Laura looked at me up and down and shook her head. She added, "You have the desire and the ambition. But you are not ruthless enough. You have to understand that in the imperial capital, the cheapest thing is compassion."

"But Coco is..." I wanted to stand up for Coco, but Laura interrupted me impatiently.