---- designs in a fashion magazine a few days ago. That must have been when Kieran took note. I didn't refuse. No woman could resist seeing this designer's new collection in person. Beautiful things always lift the spirit. At the fashion show, models paraded down the runway in a stunning visual feast. At the end, the designer announced they would randomly select one lucky audience member to receive the finale piece as a gift. Amid thunderous applause, the spotlight landed directly on me. I jumped up in excitement at being chosen. Kieran watched me with complete adoration, smiling broadly. His Aria was still like a little sun. As the closing music played, the camera found me again. On the big screen, I appeared makeup-free but radiant with joy. ---- Kieran's heart lurched, his mind going blank for a moment. He moved to embrace me in panic, but I turned to hug another audience member beside me instead. Seeing the other excited spectators, Kieran exhaled in relief. Only I knew I was using smiles to mask my inner turmoil and dying love. The next day, news of Kieran spending millions on designer clothes for me hit the trending topics. Kieran smiled slightly. "I saw you liked Dr. White's social media post that day. I knew your birthday left you unhappy, so I specially prepared this surprise." "My Aria should always be the one others envy." Yes, I didn't need to envy anyone else. The surprises were mine, and so was the man. Online comments poured in: "That's a top luxury new collection! Our Alpha Kieran wins this round!" "Theard it cost over ten million dollars." ---- "The pack's number one wife-spoiling fanatic has to be Alpha Kieran." An furious Scarlett sent me a photo-an ultrasound image. "Aria, I'm pregnant. Kieran's baby. You're the first person I wanted to share this news with, besides myself." "Alpha doesn't love you at all. Why won't you just let go? The pack's next generation is already growing in my belly. If you're smart, you'll leave on your own. Waiting for Alpha to ask you himself would be too humiliating, don't you think?" I screenshotted her message and replied, "Isn't being a homewrecker humiliating enough?" Then I blocked her. I began packing my belongings, erasing my traces from this house bit by bit, while also clearing away Kieran's traces from my life. That day, I received a call from a broker. "Miss Rivers, the green healing stones have been placed in the bank safety deposit box you specified. The ---- buyer doesn't want payment-just said to remember you owe him a favor." Inever liked owing favors, especially when I was about to leave. "Please pay him anyway. I'm leaving soon and won't be able to return the favor. " Kieran burst through the door, his expression dark. "Aria, who are you talking to? What do you mean you're leaving?"