Chapter 45
Chapter 45
Third Person POV
“This is your boat?” Ellie said in disbelief as they approached the gangplank of the enormous yacht.
“Did you think I was talking about a fishing boat?” Lance laughed.
“This is like… a floating house. Or a city block. I don’t even know what to compare it to-it’s huge p>
“Yeah, it’s… it’s very big,” Lance said, still laughing.
Rae stared up at the boat, her excitement steadily growing. Oh my God, this is going to be so perfect p>
“Are you sure this guy is even going to show up?” Lance asked.
“I’m sure,” Rae answered confidently. “I made sure to invite the girl he’s been sneaking around with. And Steph is away on a work trip this weekend p>
“Sounds like the perfect setup,” Lance commented, looking almost impressed. “Well, let’s get aboard before the guests start to arrive p>
He motioned for them to walk ahead of him. Ellie and Rae looked around in awe as they boarded the luxurious yacht. Everything was perfectly clean and maintained; there was a pool on the main deck along with a full bar, and music was already playing through the sound system.
The only thing Ellie had ever seen that compared to this was in movies.
“I need to prepare for the guests,” Lance said, “but please, make yourselves at home. The bartender’s already here, so if you want a drink, all you have to do is ask p>
He walked away, leaving Rae and Ellie to prepare to put their plan into action.
It wasn’t long before guests began to arrive. The music was blaring through the speakers as people danced, drank, and swam. Ellie could see why these parties were so popular-everyone seemed to be having an amazing time. Even she couldn’t deny that she was enjoying herself as they waited for their target to arrive.
Rae was two cocktails deep and kept insisting they were the best drinks she’d ever had, to the point that Ellie finally broke down and ordered a non-alcoholic version.
She had to admit, it was really good.
Ellie was in the middle of describing the drink to Rae when heir target finally arrived. He was a tall man with dark hair and stubble, light eyes, and a charming smile.
Ellie looked at him suspiciously, but there was no moment of recognition, just like there hadn’t been for anyone else. It was frustrating, but she trusted Rae’s judgment. If he was convinced this creep was cheating on their friend, Ellie was going to do everything she could to expose him.
There was nothing she hated more than a cheater.
Maybe it was just because of the hell Nolan had put her through, but either way, she wasn’t about to let this guy get away with it.
“That’s the guy?” Ellie asked, pointing him out in the crowl.
“Yeah, that’s him,” Rae confirmed. “Creep actually showed up p>
“Well, that was the plan. What about his mistress? Is she here yet p>
“Yeah, she’s over by the pool. I’ve been watching her for the last few minutes,” Rae replied.
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“Then I guess it’s showtime,” Ellie said, walking back toward the bar.
She ordered two drinks and handed one to Rae, who took it as she approached the woman. Ellie could hear her greeting the mistress excitedly and offering the drink as the two of them stood chatting together. Then Ellie made her way over to the man.
“Something about you looks familiar,” she said with a polite smile.
“Oh, Ellie. I haven’t seen you since your accident. How have you been?” he replied, looking her over curiously.
“Getting better, but unfortunately my memories are still pretty mixed up. But I swear I know your face,” Ellie said.
“I’m Jack, Stephanie’s fiancĂ©,” he explained, holding his hand out to shake hers before realizing she was holding two drinks.
Ellie smiled and put the alcoholic drink in his hand instead.
“That’s a hell of a handshake,” he joked, taking a sip of the cocktail.
“I like to make a good impression,” Ellie replied.
They both laughed, and Ellie spent a few minutes making small talk with him before
she heard footsteps approaching from behind.
Right on cue, Rae and the mistress were approaching.
“Oh my gosh, Jack! Ellie! It’s so good to see you,” Rae said, sounding genuinely excited. “I didn’t know you were going to be at this party p>
Rae and Ellie exchanged amused looks as Jack and his mistress immediately greeted each other and fell into a comfortable conversation.
The four of them talked for a little while, but it didn’t take long for Jack and his mistress to slip away into the crowd. They were gone for only a few minutes before Lance seemed to materialize from the dancing crowd and approach Ellie and Rae. “How’s your plan going?” he asked.
“Off without a hitch. You can show us that surveillance footage on your phone, right?” Ellie replied.
Lance pulled his phone out, opening his security app and swiping through the camera feeds for a moment before pausing. He shook his head with a wry smile.
“They didn’t even make it out of the hallway,” he said, turning the phone to show Rae and Ellie.
The footage clearly showed Jack and his mistress standing in the hallway outside the bathrooms, making out.
“Look at that,” Rae said, shaking her head in disbelief and disgust.
“And his face is clear as day. Those must have been some expensive cameras,” Ellie added.
“They were,” Lance said. “I’ll text you the footage so you can show it to your friend. Congratulations, you’ve just broken up a wedding p>
“That wasn’t the point-” Ellie started.
“Yes, it was,” Lance cut her off before she could say more. But for a good reason. You’re keeping your friend from marrying a creep.
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“Still, I wish it didn’t have to come to this. I don’t get why people do this. Why tell someone you love them if
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there’s someone else you want more?” Rae asked, seeming genuinely confused.
“Everybody’s reason is different,” Ellie replied. “But it’s probably a good thing you don’t understand it. It means. you don’t have the mind of a cheater.” Lance nodded in agreement.
“I guess I should probably thank you,” Ellie said, looking up at Lance. “You helped organize this whole thing, and without that security footage we wouldn’t have the proof we need. So… thank you p>
“You know, you could always thank me with a dance,” Lange said hopefully. Ellie shook her head. “Not happening. You’re just going to have to settle for me telling you that you’re not as bad as I thought p>
“That’s still a pretty good thank you,” Lance said with a smile.
The door to Nolan’s office in the pack house opened, and a nervous-looking beta stepped inside. He was wringing his hands as Nolan’s icy eyes lifted from the paperwork and fixed on him, expression unreadable.
“What do you need?” Nolan asked.
“Sir, I… I need to share some concerning news,” the beta said reluctantly. “We’ve had people keeping an eye on Ellie, just as you requested, making sure she’s not getting up to anything too questionable and, well p>
“Spit it out,” Nolan said impatiently.
“Well, Alpha… Ellie was seen boarding Lance’s boat tonight. It appears she’s
attending one of his parties as we speak p>
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