Chapter 4

The next evening, the party was held on the top floor of the most luxurious hotel. All the socialites from the Wolfe territory showed up.

I stepped into the party hall alone, dressed in a black evening gown.

People around me gave me curious, judgmental glances. They murmured quietly to each other.

"How does she have the nerve to show up?"

"I heard Alpha kicked her out of the company."

"She didn't show up for the mate ceremony. The pack's already disowned her."

Pretending not to hear their whispers, I headed for the bar and asked for a stiff drink.

Connor and Anna made their entrance, surrounded by the crowd.

Anna was dressed in a dazzling white gown, looking every bit the proud queen.

Connor took her hand and led her to the center of the stage. He picked up the microphone and tapped it.

The whole room fell silent.

"Thank you all for coming to tonight's party," Connor announced. "I have two important things to share.

"First, I'm officially ending my engagement with Vera. Second, Anna will take over as CEO of the Wolfe Group and will be fully in charge of the Silvermoon Mine in Farronica."

The crowd erupted in applause.

Anna nestled shyly against Connor's shoulder, basking in the admiration swirling around her.

Connor found me in the crowd, raising his chin in a challenging way. "Vera, hand over the password now, and I'll let you leave Wolfe territory with dignity.

"Otherwise, the corporate investigators will check your ledger first thing tomorrow. You'll be finished for good."

I strode toward the stage with a glass in hand. "Connor, don't you think you're celebrating too soon?"

Connor gave a cold laugh. "Still struggling? You've got nothing left."

I raised my glass and knocked back the liquor in one go. "Who says I've got nothing? You really think you're in control of everything?"

Anna looked down at me with a smug expression. "Vera, give up already. Connor's already kind enough to you. If you keep making a scene, you'll only embarrass yourself more."

I smashed the empty glass hard onto the floor.

Shards of glass scattered everywhere. "Shut up! Who do you think you are, acting like you have the right to lecture me?"

Connor exploded in anger. "Security, grab this crazy woman!"

Several security guards rushed over and surrounded me.

I didn't try to resist. "Connor, if you dare touch me, the whole Wolfe clan will be buried with you tomorrow."

Connor laughed hysterically, "Have you lost your mind? What can you do by yourself? You don't have a mate. What makes you think you can take me on?"

But then, the hall doors were kicked open.

Two rows of black-clad, heavily armed guards marched in, their movements perfectly synchronized. In seconds, they seized control of the hall.

The chilling, deadly vibe in the air made everyone hold their breath.

A tall, imposing figure slowly walked in from outside. He wore black military boots, and with every step, he exuded the kind of presence only a top predator had.

Lucian Blackwood, supreme army commander of Northland, the first Mad Wolf.

He strode to my side and came to a halt beside me.

The manic grin vanished from Connor's face, his voice quivering with fear. "C-commander Blackwood, what are you doing here?"

Lucian didn't spare him a glance. He took off his black cloak and draped it gently over my shoulders.

Then he turned, his dark gold eyes scanning the room coldly.

Then he said, "Listen up.

"Vera is my mate.

"You'd be wise not to touch her."