Chapter 4 Chapter 4 I let out a bitter laugh, my eyes glistening with unshed tears as I stared at Emmett. How heartless. "Emmett, I lived bonded with you for two years. In your eyes, am I really that vile? My voice cracked. "But then again, you love Ophelia so much you'd probably think even her dung smells sweet. Of course, you'd believe every word she says." "When the evidence is right in front of you and you still refuse to see the truth, what else can I possibly say to make you believe me?" Emmett stiffened "You. He gated into my devastatingly beautiful eyes, overflowing with heartbreak and sorrow. I stood alone in the garden, the crisp night air swirling around me. The glow from the distant screens illuminated my solitary figure, proud and untouchable. He watched as I stood tall despite everything. The breeze played with the hem of my dress and strands of my hair, but my cold gaze remained frozen in absolute finality. There was no emotion at all. Emmen suddenly realized that I had changed. I was distant. My deep, expressive eyes now held layers of emotions he couldn't decipher. He couldn't read my wolf anymore. My lips curled into a mirthless smile. "Even now, with the truth staring you in the face, you still can't bring yourself to trust me just once." Emmett's breath hitched. It shouldn't hurt anymore... we broke the bond, didn't we?" Just then, pack enforcers marched in with two he-wolves in tow. The pack buzzed with barely contained glee. In Moonfang Pack, the Dickersons and Campbells were always prime gossip material. One of the detained he wolves immediately pointed at Krista, who stood frozen in shock. That old hag hired us! She paid me. Enforcer, I've got proof!" As the enforcers turned to Krista, already pale from hypertension, began trembling violently. The exposed video evidence and sudden enforcer presence made her knees buckle "I-It was all me!" she wailed, collapsing to the ground. "Miss Campbell had nothing to do with it! Arrest me instead!" I studied Krista's desperate confession, a frown forming. She was willingly taking the fall for Ophelia? This whole charade had been orchestrated just to disgrace me into leaving empty-handed to get rid of ΠΕ Putting on a shocked expression, I whispered, "Krista, I've never wronged you Why would you frame me like this?" Krista froze, staring at my striking yet icy composure. Something about me had fundamentally changed "Arabella, blame your own bad luck," Krista spat."I did this because I couldn't stand you. Your mate hates you. Your brothers despise you. I just wanted to restore prace to this household. You're nothing but a jinx!" "Even the servants despised you-do you realize how pathetically you lived before? Nymeria growled. A bitter laugh escaped my lips. But no more. From now on, I'd live for myself No one could ever hurt me again. It was time to go home. I'd died for a worthless Alpha in my past life and failed too many. During this lifetime, I wouldn't fail those who loved me. As for this family, I'd let their future be chaos. Td quietly watch the show. *Bella, however lovesick a fool you were before... at least you've been given a second chance. Nymeria comforted me. Turning to the enforcers with a sweet smile, I chirped, "Enforcer, please coordinate with my lawyer for further proceedings. He'll visit the Pack Council shortly." Then I approached Tianna Dickerson, whispering words that froze the she-wolf's blood, "Mrs. Nelson... You exiled your own daughter for your mate's bastard pup. Let's see how that works out for you." The message sent, and I strode away without hesitation. Ophelia was no adopted pup. She was Quinton's lovechild, born from his mistress. He had swapped me with Ophelia just to bring his lovechild back. I had discovered that truth while my spirit wandered after death. juliana's face went pallid, her pupils dilating in shock as she watched me leave. Emmett's gaze followed my retreating figure. I didn't even glance back. When he looked at Ophelia, she immediately collapsed into dramatic sobs. "I don't know anything, Emmett! I swear!" With Krista taking the fall, Ophelia just had to play clueless. Ophelia watched as Emmett walked toward her, she blacked out and fainted. "Ophelia!" Emmett caught her in time, carrying her out in a panic Beyond the villa gate, he saw me slide into a luxury car. He ran after me, only for the vehicle to accelerate past him, leaving nothing but dust and exhaust in its wake. < Chapter 5 In "A Relationship Kept in The Dark" by CrushReel, the storyline unfolds as renowned photographer Jane finds herself drawn to the charismatic rookie model, Hector. Little does she know that Hector harbors a secret—he is actually the heir to a powerful business empire. 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