, Three Wishes , One Alpha's Fatal Betrayal 10.2 % Chapter 23 " Where's Uncle ? Not back yet ? " she asked . " He said there was a bit of traffic on the road , so he should be here soon , " her grandmother replied . " Good . " Just as their conversation ended , the front door creaked open , revealing a middle - aged man stepping inside . Seeing Liora , Alexander hugged her and said with a smile , " Liora , you're finally back . " Then his brows furrowed . " Why have you lost weight ? Didn't you eat properly ? " Liora smiled . " I was too busy before ... I'll eat more tonight . " Alexander sighed . He had noticed her weight loss , and Liora could see how haggard he looked . She knew her uncle's jewelry company hadn't been doing well in recent years . He spent his days tirelessly traveling the globe , acquiring raw jewelry stones . Even so , his efforts hadn't been enough to save the company from its declining performance . Liora had once asked Arnold if he could offer her uncle a few projects to help him through the bankruptcy crisis . Arnold had replied icily , " Don't come to me for such trivial matters . I won't do anything for you just because you're my Luna, much less help your family . " Alexander had been at her side when Arnold said this . Liora had never felt so humiliated in front of her loved ones . She had wanted to plead further , but Arnold simply left . Before leaving , he added coldly , " The next time you make an unreasonable request like that , I'll just destroy his company . " As an Alpha , Arnold had the authority to decide the fate of any business within the pack . Thinking back , Liora smiled bitterly , and the food on her plate lost its flavor . That was the only time her uncle had ever asked her for help . After that incident , Alexander never brought up his struggles again . After dinner , once her grandmother had gone to bed , Liora and Alexander took a walk in the yard , catching up on each other's lives . Talking about the company's current situation , Alexander spoke with a tone of weariness . " Over the years , with changes in the market , customers have become increasingly demanding when it comes to jewelry design . 944 " Our company has some of the finest raw stones , but we don't have the funds to hire skilled designers . Many customers complain that our designs are too old - fashioned ... " Liora froze for a moment . Alexander's words reminded her of something Leo had told her : " Nowadays , in the jewelry industry , the process is all about synergy .. raw stones , carving , and sales channels . All three are essential . Our company has one of the top design teams in the industry and is building strong sales contacts . What we lack now is a long - term , stable supplier of raw stones . " Liora thought to herself that if she honed her business skills and returned to the company successfully , she could potentially negotiate a collaboration between her uncle's Chapter 23 This way , both sides could solve their respective problems ! It was early in the morning when Arnold returned home . He walked into the villa and noticed the light in Alex's room was still on . Knocking on the door , he asked , " Why aren't you asleep ? " There was no response . The maid approached cautiously and said , " Alpha Arnold , the young master is upset after losing to the other students in his sparring class . " Arnold thought for a moment , realizing no one had been supervising Alex's lessons lately . He also knew Alex had been spending too much time playing with Linda . " Arrange a new training session for him tomorrow , " Arnold instructed . " I've already found a venue and a teacher . " The maid nodded and left . Arnold walked to the bedroom door , but the room was dark inside . Pausing briefly , he turned on the light . Sure enough , the bedroom was empty . ( 0) company and Leo's . 07.20 Title: Crown of Vengeance In "Crown of Vengeance" by CrushReel, delve into a gripping tale of betrayal and redemption. Unravel the intricate web of deceit as a woman's life is shattered by family secrets and a tragic twist of fate. Amid themes of revenge, family dynamics, and dark revelations, this ongoing drama unfolds within the walls of a mysterious mansion where past wrongs resurface to haunt the present. Discover the depths of human emotion as our protagonist navigates a world filled with deception and hidden agendas. What sets "Crown of Vengeance" apart is its nuanced exploration of complex relationships and the quest for justice in the face of overwhelming odds. Available to read at CrushReel, this story promises a riveting journey through the shadows of the past towards a future where truth may ultimately prevail.