---- Chapter 8 The next afternoon, as I was walking up to my apartment building, I saw a familiar figure. Willow Black was leaning against my car, wearing a white dress, looking every bit the damsel in distress. But the malice in her eyes gave her away. "Sophia Grey." She pushed off the car and walked towards me. "We need to talk." "We have nothing to talk about." I tried to walk around her and head for the building entrance. "Oh, yes we do." Willow blocked my path. "What did you say to Lucas last night?" "The truth." "What truth?" Her voice turned shrill. "Did you tell him I was provoking you?" "Weren't you?" The color drained from Willow's face. "You bitch!" ---- She suddenly released an aggressive scent, her potent jasmine fragrance laced with obvious hostility, trying to overwhelm me. This was a fight between Omegas, more direct and vicious than an Alpha's show of dominance. But to her surprise, I didn't back down. I released my own scent. The light fragrance of lily-of-the-valley, crisp and steady, met her jasmine head-on. What shocked her even more was that my scent carried no trace of Lucas. "Impossible!" Willow took a step back. "How could you be completely free of his mark?" "Because I don't need him anymore," I said. Iheld my ground, my scent unwavering. "Whereas you, clearly, are still desperate to have him." "T already have him!" Willow shrieked. "He chose me! 0 ---- "Did he? Then why are you here?" I sneered. "If you've truly won, why are you still so scared?" Willow's face twisted in fury. She lunged at me, her nails raking across my cheek. "Go to hell!" Asharp pain made me recoil, my face stinging. "Are you crazy?" I covered my cheek, feeling the warm trickle of blood. "You ruined everything!" Willow attacked again. " Lucas was starting to forget you! This is all your fault! " Just then, a powerful Alpha aura swept over us like a hurricane. "stop!" Lucas appeared at the corner of the street, his eyes completely red, his furious roar rattling the windows of nearby cars. He rushed over, immediately suppressing Willow ---- with his Alpha dominance. "What are you doing?!" His voice held real fury. Willow instantly reverted to her pitiful act. "Lucas, I was just trying to talk to her..." "Talk?" Lucas saw the bloody scratch on my face, and the red in his eyes burned even brighter. "Talk with your claws?" "She provoked me first!" Willow cried. "She said I couldn't have you..." "Shut up," Lucas cut her off coldly. "Willow, you've disappointed me." His Alpha aura kept her pinned, preventing her from releasing any more of her aggressive scent. "You scratched her," Lucas said, his voice quiet but lethal. "Do you think I'll forgive that?" Willow was stunned, clearly not expecting this reaction from Lucas. "But... but she..." In "CEO, Those Twins Look Just Like You" by CrushReel, a single mother's life takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with a charming playboy who unknowingly holds a billionaire secret. As their worlds collide, secrets unravel and hearts intertwine in this captivating romance novel set in a modern office backdrop. Amidst the challenges of raising twins solo, our protagonist finds herself drawn to the enigmatic playboy, unaware of the wealth and complexity hidden beneath his charismatic facade. The juxtaposition of their contrasting lives sets the stage for a tale of unexpected love, where opposites truly attract in ways neither could have imagined. This sweet romance novel delves into themes of family, identity, and the power of love to transcend social boundaries. With its blend of heartwarming moments and intriguing twists, "CEO, Those Twins Look Just Like You" stands out as a refreshing take on the billionaire CEO trope, offering readers a glimpse into a world where love knows no bounds. Experience the magic of this ongoing story at CrushReel and dive into a narrative that promises to captivate your heart and leave you eagerly awaiting what unfolds next. Read online at CrushReel for a journey that will keep you hooked till the very end.