Chapter 18 : Confrontation and Conspiracy ( Elena's POV ) In the Master Suite at Moonhaven Estate , Marcus pressed me onto the bed . Our bodies were intimately close , and I could feel his physical arousal against me . My body stiffened like a corpse that had been dead for thousands of years . The contact that I once craved now felt repulsive " Marcus , is it because Sophia didn't satisfy you ? " I asked bitterly . I knew he had always disdained forcing women in such matters . But now I wasn't sure about anything anymore . The thought that he could come to me so casually after being with Sophia made me feel disgusted . The intimate contact I once yearned for had become something I wanted to escape . ( Marcus's POV ) I could sense her resistance through our mate bond . My gaze deepened as I stared at her face . I had long noticed that her face was strikingly beautiful . The deep brown teardrop mole at the corner of her eye made her beauty alluring yet refined But this mole always gave me an inexplicable sense of familiarity . As if I had seen it somewhere long ago . Perhaps because of this , I felt inexplicably irritated whenever I saw Elena . ( Elena's POV ) Marcus loosened his tie and declared coldly . " We are mates . Whatever I do to you is within my rights ." I tried to push him away , but he pinned my wrists above my head . He buried his face in my neck , his wild breath overwhelming me I could barely breathe . Feeling wronged , tears blurred my vision and I turned my face away . Suddenly , Marcus stopped . His gaze fixed on my bare ring finger . The mating ring I had worn for six years was gone . Only a faint mark remained where it used to be . " When did you take it off ?" he asked in a low , hoarse voice . His burning fingertips brushed over my ring finger as if asking casually . I remained silent . I had stopped wearing the ring since the night I mentioned severing our mate bond . At that moment , Marcus's phone rang . He straightened his shirt and left the room to take the call . After Marcus left , I lay expressionless on the bed . My body still retained the warmth from his touch . I wondered if he was the same way with Sophia in bed . The thought disgusted me completely . Inside the bathroom , I submerged myself completely in the bathtub . The water covered my e body . I hoped soaking in water could wash away his lingering warmth . Chapter 18 Confrontation ( Marcus's POV ) When I returned after hanging up , Elena was no longer on the bed . The sound of running water came from the bathroom . I approached the bathroom door , about to knock . But my hand paused in mid - air before I withdrew it . I then took my coat and left the room . ( Elena's POV ) The next day , I arrived at the Northern Territory Central Healing Institute early . I needed to prepare for a healing session scheduled at noon . However , around eleven o'clock , I received notice that the lead healer had been changed . Very suddenly Standing at the nurse station reviewing the shift report , I remained silent for a moment . Then I asked Pack Nurse Rachel , " Was this requested by the patient's family ? " Rachel hesitated before replying , " Actually , it was Senior Healer Wiliam Cross's request . He said that with the trouble between you and Healer Sophia , he questioned your healing ethics . " Senior Healer Wiliam Cross was a veteran at the Central Healing Institute . He had been serving for sixteen years and was considered a respected elder . Unexpectedly , because of Sophia's situation , he had also chosen to take sides . The Blackwood family's influence was indeed formidable ( Rachel's POV ) I whispered to Elena that I believed in her . Even without backing . Elena's abilities would ensure success anywhere . Elena smiled genuinely , thanking me and expressing belief in my potential as well , I sighed with regret as watched her leave . Who could say such bad things about such a gentle healer ? ( Sophia's POV ) William Cross visited my Recovery Ward with generous gifts . He mentioned his private transfer of Elena's position with obvious pride . I smiled coldly , satisfied , but not showing it too obviously . " I don't know how to repay your care , Senior Cross . " Cross rubbed his hands and smiled , hinting that I could say a few good words about him to Alpha Marcus . I had already guessed it . I smiled and said that I would have Marcus promote him later . Cross left the ward happily after receiving the promise . The moment the door closed , my smile faded . How could such a fool be so eager to be used by me ? This was the taste of power . " Elena , your good days are over ! " ( Elena's POV ) Over the next two days , my healing sessions were mysteriously replaced , and even my pon was transferred to the Emergency Healing Bay . pler 18 Condontation I took the post change report straight to Cross's office and knocked on the door . After receiving a response , I pushed the door open . " Senior Cross , what do you mean by changing my position without my consent ? I don't seem to be under your direct jurisdiction Cross stopped his work , glanced at me , and snorted contemptuously . " The Emergency Healing Bay is short of staff , and you've been relatively free lately . Do you have any objections to being transferred there to help ? " I laughed bitterly . Tm free ? In the past three days , six of my scheduled healing sessions have been replaced for no reason ," " We don't have many healers to begin with . Can other healers have normal rest time with your scheduling arrangements ? " " That's not something you need to worry about. " Cross tapped the table dismissively . " The director has already agreed . If you have any objections , go talk to the director . Don't bother me here . " As I was about to retort , Pack Nurse Rachel pushed the door open urgently . " It's not good , Senior Cross ! Healer Mitchell fainted during a healing session ! The patient's condition is very dangerous ! " Cross stood up suddenly almost not expecting such a sudden event . He reacted quickly . " What about the other healers ? " Rachel replied that there were not many healing specialists to begin with . The other healers already had appointments and could not be spared I glanced at Cross and sneered " Senior Cross , this is your arrangement . Figure out how to explain it to the director yourself " I turned and left the room After putting on my healing robes , I went straight to the Surgical Chamber Fortunately , the patient's condition was only mild . I After a small healing session of one and a half hours , I went to the Healers Rest Chamber to see Healer Mitchell Dr. Harrison Mitchell , who had fainted due to overwork , was now in the rest chamber . Several nurses and his Medical Apprentice were giving him moonlight herb infusions to replenish his strength . Seeing me the Medical Apprentice came over and questioned angrily . " Healer Elena , today was clearly your healing session , but why did you let my teacher do it ?? "The teacher has been working for more than forty - eight consecutive hours . Do you want him to die ! " I was stunned for a moment and lowered my eyes . This is not my arrangement . " in healing sessions , who else can arrange your position !" He was full of righteous anger . Everyone knew that I was the strongest attending healer in the institute . There was no healing I could not do Director Henry Baker valued me so the scheduling of healing sessions was determined by myself . He didn't believe that others could arrange my schedule . Seeing him full of doubts , I sighed . " You can ask Senior Cross , after all , this is his arrangement . " Chapter 18 Confrontation As soon as the voice fell , Sophia and Cross entered the rest chamber unhurriedly . Cross immediately denied my words . " Healer Elena , I didn't expect you to be such a person . Even if I arranged your position , the healing session was decided by you . How can you blame me ? " A trace of surprise flashed across my face . This was something I had not expected at all . In an instant , my face turned gloomy . Now it's not even scheming behind my back , but scheming openly ! Sophia covered her lips , pretending to be surprised . " Healer Elena , the healing chamber is your position . How can you blame Senior Cross for leaving without permission ? " Seeing my whole face turn white , she felt indescribably happy . Cross had reported my position change to the director , but he had not told the director that I had scheduled healing sessions . As long as I didn't do these sessions , when the position report was uploaded , it would only find the reason from me . Even if I said it was Cross's arrangement , Cross had already prepared countermeasures . Moreover , other healers would naturally have complaints because I was temporarily absent from healing sessions and caused other healers to work overtime . If the workplace relationship became tense , how could I continue to gain a foothold in the institute ? Comments Watch videos get points ( 0/10 ) > Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!