Chapter 11 Vanya's POV I still remember that usually , he hardly bothered to mention my identity . I said bluntly , " You're just worried that I'll lose the five million dollars and drag the Silver Moon Pack down with me. " Cliff fell silent immediately , his expression freezing , looking as if I had hit the nail on the head . Seeing his reaction , I was sure my guess was correct . I continued calmly , " You can rest assured , I won't drag the Silver Moon Pack's company into this . I am well aware that we became mates due to the interests between our packs . You and I , we rise and fall together . Now , you don't need to come back so frequently . " Cliff's lips trembled slightly , but he was momentarily speechless . After we completed the mating ceremony , he only marked me and didn't even consummate our relationship . I thought this was also the reason why my wolf didn't have a painful reaction to his transgressions . Hearing me say this , he seemed to be struck by lightning , as if he suddenly realized how bad his actions were . My phone rang at that moment , and a remittance message caught my eye . I didn't expect Theodore to act so quickly . Only an hour had passed , and four million had arrived . The matter was smoothly resolved , and my mouth curled up involuntarily . " Tonight there is a banquet , and you need to attend with me , " Cliff said , his tone unquestionable . " Me ? " I was about to step onto the stairs when I heard this and couldn't help frowning . Cliff retorted , " Are you unwilling ? " " Why don't you take Melinda ? " I was full of doubts , and memories from my past life involuntarily surfaced . In my previous life , Cliff would always bring Melinda to dinner parties . If I remember correctly , this was a business dinner , and I had begged to go , but Cliff still chose Melinda . This also paved the way for Melinda's development after her return from studying abroad . Why would Cliff suddenly invite me to such an important occasion ? " You are my Luna . Naturally , you should accompany me to such occasions , " Cliff explained . I scoffed at his explanation , thinking that Melinda must have had something else to do , and Cliff only thought of me as a second choice . Well , such occasions are indeed a good opportunity for me to expand my network , especially since I want to develop the Thunder Pack in the future . " Alright , I'll get ready now , " I said , then turned and walked towards my room . Melinda's POV I was in the study room of the werewolf school , happily playing with the dress that Cliff had sent Elliot to deliver . The students around me cast envious glances , their eyes full of speculation and admiration for my relationship with Cliff . " Melinda , your mate is so good to you , sending you such a beautiful dress , " a classmate said with undisguised envy . My heart was filled with sweetness . 1/2 " Yeah , your boyfriend is so wealthy and always takes you to various banquets . He must be an Alpha ! We are all curious , which pack does he belong to ? " Other students also chimed in . I shook my head gently , with a tone of restraint and helplessness , " His company is very busy , and he really can't spare the time . When there is a suitable opportunity next time , I will definitely introduce you guys to him ." Just as I was immersed in the pleasant atmosphere of being envied , my phone suddenly rang . Seeing that it was Elliot's call , I eagerly answered . " Elliot , has Alpha Cliff sent you to pick me up ? I'm ready to go down , " I said impatiently , already looking forward to the upcoming banquet . However , the next words from Elliot were like a bolt from the blue , instantly shattering the beautiful vision in my heart . " Alpha Cliff said you don't need to come today ." At that moment , I felt my face stiffen . 7 " Why ? " I asked anxiously , my voice trembling uncontrollably . " Alpha Cliff is taking Luna Vanya tonight , so it's not convenient for you to attend , " Elliot's voice was calm and indifferent , but it was like a sharp knife , stabbing straight into my heart . I endured the intense pain in my heart , full of bitterness and helplessness . " So he'll be there with Luna Vanya … That's really great , I didn't want to go anyway …" " Okay , " Elliot said and hung up the phone . I still held the phone in a daze , biting my lower lip so tightly that it hurt before I came to my senses . The students around me looked at each other , their eyes full of doubt . " What's wrong , Melinda ? " a classmate asked cautiously . " I heard that this banquet is an international business dinner . Didn't you say your boyfriend organized this dinner to introduce you to some foreign entrepreneurs ? " another classmate couldn't help voicing their doubts . I tried to smile and said , " He has a very important client to bring along , so I'd better not cause him any trouble . " 1 slowly lowered my head , my heart full of doubts and unwillingness . Cliff always avoided Vanya , so how could he suddenly change his mind ? My hands subconsciously clenched the dress , the soft fabric crumpling in my grip . I vowed in my heart that I had been looking forward to tonight's banquet for so long , and I absolutely could not give up so easily . 2/2