ly . " Chapter 7 Paulina's given name was chosen by me . This קייד used to be very lively , her eyes were as clear as spring water and cold as the moon . " Understood , Alpha Cochran . I organized all prior to your return . " Paulina's tone was crisp and professional I was deeply satisfied with her swiftness . " Good ! Then contact the them . " I ended the call with a grin . On this day in my previous life , something occurred here . I was harmed , and Ophelia exploited it . This time . I would not permit Ophelia to succeed . In the end , that incident worked in Emmett's favor - then Emmett cradled her like a sacred relic - too precious to bite , too intoxicating to release . " Bella , that should have been our triumph . We will never make that mistake again . Nymeria said firmly . " Arabella , what are you doing here ? " Hearing Ophelia's voice , I was taken aback . In my past life , I had not encountered Ophelia so soon . I glanced back , my striking eyes narrowing slightly , it was Ophelia and Emmen . After the bond's half - severance , these two openly appeared side by side before everyone . 1 raised my brows and gazed at her . " What is it to you what I am doing here ? " Ophelia was stunned . After collapsing at the feast , I had changed , " Arabella , how did you get in here ? This area is reserved for high - ranking pack members . You're not qualified - stop embarrassing the Cochran family . " Emmett stared at me intently . Where had I been for three months ? " Arabella , where were you for three months ? Emmett inquired as he neared . Observing me in the white garment , reclining lazily , I had changed . The alluring temperament was fascinating I glanced at him languidly and smiled , " Ex - mate , where I go is none of your business . " " " Haven't you heard ? Running into an ex is like stepping on dog shit - disgusting and hard to scrape off . So do us both a favor and FK off . " E am now impervious " Arabella , do not be excessive . Emmett frowned , how did I become so sharp - tongues ? I chuckled haughtily . " Indeed , I was excessively blind ; I fell for you . " Emmett frowned at me . " So beautiful " His wolf murmured I smiled at Ophelia , grateful to her . Fortunately , Campbell is around to collect the scraps . Campbell's presence confirms that my decision was sound . Begone , and do not disturb my search for young alphas . " Ophelia's eyes widened in disbelief - since when had 1 become so vulgar ? I glanced at the time before walking towards the swimming area nearby . Emmett frowned , watching me . 0552 Mend < Chapter 7 Ophelia worriedly gazed at Emmett . " Emmett , has Arabella been affected by the bond severance ? Why seek a younger alpha ? " She deliberately emphasized the words " younger alpha . " Sure enough , Emmett's eyes grew colder and more somber . Emmett stood tall , his back straight , fingers clenched tightly , his gaze betraying the wolf within ready to rip . " Let's go . When she tires of this game , she'll crawl back on her own . " Ophelia's face turned ashen . " Emmett , you severed the bond . Do you still desire her return ? You belong to me . We grew up together since pups and I should bond with you . " Emmett stayed silent, with a stern gaze . He wanted to keep me as his mate . The bond severance has been half - finished , but the final rituals have not been completed . He gave no answer to Ophelia's query . Ophelia regarded his cold , stern gaze , refraining from further comment . The plan from a moment ago m st succeed . Ophelia looked towards the swimming area . They made their way towards the banquet hall . I drew near to the swimming area . The summer months were perfect for swimming- Nearby , the luxurious blue pool shimmered in the sunlight . Multiple pools sat next to each other , and I walked directly towards the pool from that year . " Help me … " I plunged into the pool , swimming to the wolf and brought her , who had already submerged , towards the embankment . After safely securing the old lady on the edge , I pushed off with my paw - only to feel a sharp pain shoot through my Paw pads . My pupils constricted in shock . In the previous life , I had injured my paw while exiting the water . A cold realization settled in my bones : Even with a second chance , some things are inevitable . < Chapter & Chapter 8 In "CEO, That Intern is Actually Your Wife" by CrushReel, delve into a captivating romance where a billionaire CEO becomes contractually linked to an unexpected partner. When faced with the urgent need to fund her grandmother's critical surgery, our protagonist finds herself in a unique situation—entering a one-year contract marriage with a stranger. 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