apter 14 Meni Blood - Bond Severance Papers ?! Xavier looked at it tremblingly . His wolf snarled , recognizing the threat to their bond . After a while , he finally reached out with a trembling hand , took it , and opened it , his heart plummeting . His scent turned sharp with disbelief and despair . Xavier & Celeste It was their names written on it . The proof of their bond , now severed . So Celeste hadn't run away from home ; she had already divorced him . She had already broken the Blood - Bond with him . The words echoed in his mind , a chilling confirmation of his loss . But why was he unaware of it ? He had not been informed by the Elders . Xavier's heart was filled with both confusion and fear . His wolf was howling in confusion and fear . Suddenly , he lifted his gaze and scrutinized Vivian . His scent shifted to anger . Anger welled up in his deep eyes . He grabbed her wrist and questioned , " Why do you have these severance papers ? Are you behind this ? " His grip tightened , his wolf threatening to emerge . Xavier had already suspected her , and now she showed up with the severance papers . He wanted to know what she was up to . He needed to know the extent of her treachery . His grip tightened due to his anger . His claws pressed into her skin . Vivian frowned , whining , " I saw it right in your office , you know , and it was even sent to you a week ago . I originally thought it was from a client , but when I opened it , I found it was a Blood - Bond Severance . " She feigned innocence , her scent a cloying mixture of lies and deceit . Xav , you're hurting me ~ She tried to pull her hand away , but Xavier still held on tightly , not letting go ; his thoughts , however , had already drifted far away . A week ago ?! Was that the day he left ? The date imprinted on his memory . Celeste had said she would wait for him to return , but she turned around and got the Blood - Bond Severance instead . She had given her word to wait , but her actions revealed a different intention . She had intended to divorce him all along . She had planned to sever their bond , to erase him from her life . Xavier released his hand and re - examined the severance date on the Blood - Bond Severance . That's right , it was that day . The day he betrayed her , the day he broke her heart . She wasn't angry because of the kidnapping ; she had already had the idea a month ago . Her decision had been brewing for weeks , a slow burn of resentment and pain . But he needed to sign for the divorce , right ? The Elders required both signatures to finalize the severance . Suddenly , he remembered that day . The day she had come to him and he was with Vivian . 4.8 % < Chapter 14 Celeste suddenly came to his company to find him and made him sign a property transfer agreement . A fog lifted from his mind , revealing the truth . So that wasn't a property transfer agreement . His face paled , the realization dawning on him . It was a Blood - Bond Settlement Agreement !! A carefully crafted document designed to sever their ties and claim her due . Did she already know everything back then ? Mens At this thought , Xavier's heart suddenly constricted , and all the blood in his body instantly froze . His wolf whimpered , recognizing the depth of his betrayal and the pain he had caused . Vivian , on the other hand , was ecstatic . Her scent was a sickening blend of triumph and greed . She had always believed that Xavier no longer had romantic feelings for Celeste , and the only reason he hadn't divorced her sooner was out of consideration for their many years of marital affection . She believed his loyalty was a mere facade , a sentimental attachment that could be easily broken . So when she saw this Blood - Bond Severance , she couldn't express how happy she was , her mind filled with thoughts of the glorious and luxurious life that awaited her . She fantasized about the power and status she would gain as his chosen mate . Now , all that was left was for Xavier to nod his head . All she needed was his approval , his confirmation that she had finally won . She was just about to speak up to test the waters , but at that moment , Xavier's phone rang . She was about to seize her victory , but fate intervened . It was a call from the security company . The truth was about to be revealed . The investigation had results . Xavier came back to his senses , sharply glanced at Vivian , then walked to the balcony to answer . His scent was cold and dangerous , a warning of the storm that was about to break . " Speak !! " His voice was a low growl , barely contained . " The matter regarding Vivian has been thoroughly investigated . Her actions behind the scenes are indeed dirty . In the past month , she has had quite a few dealings with various hooligans and thugs , and the target was always Celeste . " The voice on the other end was grim , detailing the extent of her wickedness . Hearing this , Xavier clenched his fist . His claws emerged , digging into his palm . He probably had some guesses , but still couldn't figure out what exactly she had done , so he directly asked : " What dealings did they have ? Explain it all at once . " He demanded the truth , no matter how brutal . " The first time , she used your name to find someone to force Celeste to drink 99 bottles of hard liquor and almost commit attempted rape . " She used his name , his authority , to inflict pain on the woman he was supposed to protect . " The second time , she hired a private detective to take many photos of you with your colleagues , then bribed staff members to expose all the photos at the Sinclair Group's annual meeting , and also privately sent them to the media . " She sought to humiliate me , to expose his weaknesses and undermine his authority . 4.8 % < Chapter 14 " The third time , she resold Graham's company's research data to his competing company , making exorbitant profits . " She used his enemies to damage you for her own gain . Menu " The fourth time , she bribed criminals and prison guards in the detention center and locked Celeste in the same dormitory with people who had homosexual tendencies , torturing her for three days . " The voice trembled with anger . " The fifth time , she contacted Graham and planned that kidnapping for him , promising to help him get the money and run away ." He gasped out the truth . " The sixth time , she bribed the hospital doctor to diagnose herself with burns requiring skin grafts , and during the surgery , didn't give Celeste anesthetic , forcibly cutting off her skin . " My wolf howled , the pain of that memory burning fresh in my mind . Each and every one of these things was shocking and horrifying . Each act was a deliberate attempt to inflict pain and suffering on Celeste . Xavier felt as if he were there himself , witnessing Celeste's suffering with his own eyes , his face ashen and trembling like paper , his eyes even more bloodshot , like he was craving blood . He felt her pain as if it were his own , the agony of her betrayal and torture searing his soul . Vivian , you're really something ! He thought bitterly . < Chapter 15 Chapter 15