Chapter 16 Theodore's POV My voice was a deep murmur , subtly laced with the power from my Lycan heritage . It carried an irresistible allure that could trap the unwary . Vanya pressed her lips together and replied , " I can't tell you just yet . " " If I insist ? " I pinned her with a steady gaze . I was sure that Vanya's purchase of the obsidian had a specific plan behind it . To me , it was nothing more than a common piece of rough , not worth five million . It was clearly a bad deal . So , it was obvious that in Vanya's eyes , this obsidian held a value far exceeding five million in the future . " If I told you that this obsidian will reveal extraordinary significance in half a year , would you believe it ? " Vanya asked . " No , " I answered without hesitation . At least for now , on the surface , it was unremarkable . " What if I said it could bring about unexpected changes to everything around it ? " Vanya continued . 15 " What kind of changes ? " I frowned , thoroughly puzzled by her words . I had never considered that a mere piece of obsidian could wield any special influence . " You'll find out soon enough , " she smiled , then sidestepped me and disappeared into the restroom . I furrowed my brow and made my way to the lobby , where Derrick noticed my expression and asked , " All signed ? " " Yep , " I affirmed . " Why the long face ? " Derrick inquired further . " What could be so special about the obsidian Vanya bought ? " I questioned . " Just a regular rock , what else ? " Derrick shrugged . " Look into it . Anything connected to this obsidian , or the area around it , and do it quick , " I instructed . " That's just a rock , and there's nothing special around it . No value connection , not even with any ordinary items , " Derrick stated . Hearing this , I couldn't help but pause , " No leads at all ? " Cliff's POV Inside the banquet hall , soft lighting bathed every corner , and guests gracefully mingled . Melinda , in the same dress style as Vanya , stood alone in a slightly quieter corner , her eyes flickering with a hint of unease and anticipation . At that moment , an elegantly dressed , finely made - up lady was slowly pacing the hall . I noticed her catch sight of Melinda , her eyes lighting up instantly , and she quickened her pace . Her voice was filled with delight and affection , " My dear , what are you doing here ? " Melinda turned around with anticipation at the warm call . However , the moment the lady recognized Melinda's face , her smile froze , then rapidly melted away , replaced by cold disdain . She even took a small step back . She turned to her companion and deliberately raised her voice , " Oh , I thought it was Vanya . Look at the difference in how this dress is 1/2 P P • Chapter 16 worn . It's so tacky . It's cheesy . " Melinda's smile froze , her face flushing red as if slapped . Her lips trembled with humiliation and anger , her hands clenching the skirt so tightly her knuckles turned white . " Alpha Cliff … " she looked at me with grievance . A 71 I felt somewhat helpless . She , indeed , wasn't suited for such attire . " Go change it ," I said . A moment later , Melinda emerged from the restroom , now in a white dress , her expression sour . Seeing her like this , I asked , " What's wrong ? " " I was changing in the restroom and saw Luna Vanya , " she replied . " Vanya ? " I frowned slightly . A Melinda nodded and continued , " I saw Luna Vanya with that man from last time , and they seemed quite close … " After speaking , she observed my expression carefully , then quickly added , " But maybe I was mistaken . Luna Vanya couldn't possibly know someone like Theodore … I heard he's a desperado ." " Vanya … " my tone cooled involuntarily . The last time we met , I sensed Theodore had ulterior motives towards Vanya . Was this woman without any sense of danger ? He was Theodore , a dangerous man . 「 For some reason , it felt like something was blocking my chest , causing a wave of annoyance . Vanya emerged from the restroom , and upon seeing her , my dissatisfaction and doubts were hard to conceal . " What were you just doing ? " I asked in a low voice . " Me ? I went to the restroom , " Vanya looked puzzled . Melinda stepped forward , feigning intimacy as she took Vanya's hand , " Luna Vanya , I saw it all . Theodore is not a good person . You mustn't be deceived by him ." Vanya instinctively pulled her hand back . Melinda's reaching hand froze in mid - air , and she said with a sense of grievance , " Luna Vanya , I didn't mean to tattle to Alpha Cliff … It's just that Theodore really isn't a good person . "