Chapter 9 (Olivia's POV) Everyone in the private room turned pale, except for Theodore. Theodore truly lived up to his reputation as the strongest Alpha in the Northern Territory - his reaction was lightning-fast. He swiftly grabbed Clara's wrist, violently tore her away from himself, and threw her hard onto the ground. She crashed heavily against the marble floor with a sickening thud. "My mother's decision is final, his voice was ice-cold, showing no trace of the passion I'd just witnessed. "You corrupted my son and hurt my Luna's feelings. I absolutely cannot keep you." Clara seemed to have no reaction at all. She sprawled on the floor, her pink dress bunched around her thighs, glaring at me with pure hatred. The situation was so ridiculous I almost laughed. One moment she was his lover, the next she was trash to be discarded. Suddenly, as if a switch had been flipped, every man in the room began protecting me. "Clara corrupted our little Alpha heir!" Caleb shouted, wiping blood from his split lip. "She manipulated Leo against his own mother!" another friend chimed in. "Alpha Theodore loves Luna Olivia so much, he would never let anyone harm her!" They surrounded me with false concern, these same men who'd been calling me boring and gullible just moments ago. Caleb even grabbed Clara by the arm, promising to "make her leave immediately." The stark contrast was nauseating. In an instant, Clara had fallen from mistress to pariah, with everyone piling on. She was dragged in front of me like a criminal awaiting judgment. I squatted down and lifted her chin with one finger, forcing her to meet my eyes. (Clara's POV) My clothes were disheveled, my dignity shattered. I stared up at Olivia's perfect face, my heart burning with rage and jealousy. Why could she stand in the spotlight while I lived in shadows? How dare she still look down on me like she's so high and mighty? She knows full well her mate is sweating in my bed every night. This cowardly, disgusting woman knew about our affair and still pretended to be oblivious. ! wanted to spit in her face. "When you were pressed against Theos chest just now," Olivia's voice was dangerously quiet, "were you really just begging for mercy?" All eyes turned to me, with warning glares that seemed to threaten me, forbidding me from provoking their beloved Luna. Especially Theodore, whose gaze held murderous intent. Of course it wasn't begging for mercy, you i***t! I wanted to scream. I'm having an affair with your mate! Didn't you see where my hands were? Are you blind? Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But I didn't dare reveal our relationship. Not with Theo's warning gaze boring into me. (Olivia's POV) Under the pressure of hostile stares, Clara was forced to kneel before me. Through grittedChapter 9: Theodore Beat Clara teeth, she choked out: "I'm sorry." I could see the fury radiating from her, the confusion at how quickly her allies had abandoned her. These men who'd secretly despised my "arrogant behavior" were now trembling before me like mice before a cat. As Caleb tried to drag Clara away, something caught my eye. The red thong from just now was wrapped around her wrist like a bracelet. "Wait. Clara, is that yours?" She looked down at the thong around her wrist, and suddenly her expression transformed. A triumphant, provocative smile curved her lips as she met my gaze. "It's a gift from the man I love," she said with deliberate emphasis. "He said it suited my figure perfectly. He praised how sexy looked in it." Her eyes flicked meaningfully to Theodore. "Unlike some people..." My stomach churned violently. Theodore's arms suddenly wrapped around me, his hands burning hot against my waist. But Clara's scent still clung to him, making me want to vomit. The sight of that red thong and the seductive look she gave Theodore was the final straw. I lashed out with my foot, sending her sprawling again. "Whoa, Luna!" Caleb quickly intercepted, afraid I might attack Clara again. "Clara's my... my lover. I gave her that gift." The room erupted in relieved murmurs as people began discussing this supposed relationship. Theodore's voice was smooth as silk as he explained, "I only allowed Clara close to our family because of Caleb's feelings for her." But I noticed the remnants of vivid lipstick on Theodore's lips, glimmering like silver needles under the light. I closed my eyes, holding back tears. "Caleb," I said quietly, "aren't you engaged to my friend Evelyn? Are you telling me Clara is your mistress?" Panic flashed across Caleb's face. "Please don't tell Evelyn! Clara seduced me, I swear! | was drunk and-" "Get her out of here," Theodore commanded. Two security guards materialized and grabbed Clara's arms. 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