Chapter 100
The Betrayed Princess Rising
Chapter 101
3rd Person’s POV
Returning from the clinic, Lylah went to meet Iris to share the good news.
The moment Iris heard it, her face lit up with excitement, her happiness impossible to hide.
“We have to celebrate p>
Lylah laughed softly. “It’s not that big p>
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“It is!” Iris insisted. “I know the perfect place. My brother’s friend owns one of the best restaurants in Lunaris. People usually have to book months in advance…” She smiled proudly.
“But we don’t p>
After that, the two of them left together, heading toward the restaurant.
In the same restaurant, inside the executive private suite, Alpha Eldric of Ironcrest was having dinner with Professor Corvin Vale to address the unpleasant incident that had occurred in his labo a few days ago.
Between the two men sat Cora.
“I sincerely apologize for my daughter’s mistake,” Eldric said, his voice calm but firm. “She understands her place. It will not happen again p>
Vale swirled the dark wine in his glass, his gaze unconcerned. “It was a minor disruption. She will improve -I will personally see to that,” he said smoothly. “After all, your generous investment in my laboratory deserves results p>
Eldric inclined his head. “That is truly an honor for me p>
“After this MDT project concludes, the senior mentors and I will publish our findings.” Vale smiled faintly. “One of the top ten journals of Healing Studies p>
Even Eldric leaned forward slightly.
“If Cora proves herself,” Vale added, “I will allow her to join the publication p>
Cora’s heart slammed once.
But her face never betrayed it.
“That is a rare privilege, Alpha Eldric.” Vale continued. “So far, only one of my students has earned that distinction. Thane Blackridge p>
Beside him, Cora lowered her gaze with practiced grace.
“I will not disappoint you,” she said softly. “Professor, Father p>
As the conversation between the two men carried on, Cora quietly rose from her seat and excused herself.
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Chapter 101
Finished
Her heels making only the faintest sound against the polished floor as she slipped out of the private suite.
This restaurant belonged to Victor Ross.
Once, he had been nothing more than a pup–weak, bleeding, and moments from death–until Jax Stillward had intervened and pulled him back from the edge. A life debt among wolves was no small thing. Victor had never forgotten.
Now he was the most sought–after chef in Lunaris, and just like Thane, his loyalty to Cora ran deep.
Cora moved gracefully through the corridor when she saw a figure entering the restaurant.
Lylah.
A venomous anger coiled inside her, fangs bared in shadowed restraint.
She turned away immediately, changing course toward the kitchen. All the chefs immediately bowed and stepped aside, lowering their gaze as she passed.
Victor turned the moment she entered, his face lit with genuine warmth.
“Cora?” he said, stepping forward. “What brings you here? Is everything alright p>
“I came to thank you,” She smiled. “The food was wonderful, Victor p>
“That’s nothing. For you, I’ll always make the best p>
Her eyes drifted toward the entrance again.
“I…” Cora hesitated, as if uncertain. Perfectly played. “I saw an acquaintance outside p>
“Your friends?” Victor asked, following her line of sight. “You can invite them. They’ll dine free of charge p>
“Not exactly.” Cora lowered her gaze. She let the silence stretch, just enough to let vulnerability take its place. “She was the one who caused the mess in the laboratory that day. The one that led to my punishment p>
Victor stiffened.
“It isn’t that I hold a grudge,” she added, her voice soft, almost fragile. “But seeing her here reopened the wound. Tell me, am I vile for feeling this way p>
Victor’s expression hardened with immediate certainty.
“Not at all. Your feelings are valid.” The words came without hesitation. “If their presence causes you discomfort, I will have them removed and banned permanently. They will never set foot here again p>
For a fraction of a second, satisfaction flared inside her.
Victor turned sharply. “Roffe p>
The restaurant manager appeared almost instantly, posture straight, head lowered.
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Chapter 101
“Escort Lady Coraline to identify the customer she meant.” Victor ordered. “Then remove them p>
Cora lifted her hand.
“Wait p>
Victor immediately paused. “Yes p>
Finished
“If we were to remove them too abruptly, it could affect your reputation,” she said softly, her tone honeyed but edged with subtle calculation. “I know a more discreet ways to handle this p>
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