Chapter 0021
[Evelyn’s POV)]
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Alexander and I shared the same bewildered look with one another. Well, that was certainly one way to be greeted. by someone you hardly knew…But even so, I had no idea what was meant by ft.
My brows curled in confusion.
“Uh, I’m sorry. What-”
“Would you care to clarify that question, Fiona?” Alexander spoke firmly and with a lack of amusement. I suppose it was nice to see that this woman’s blatant ques
took us both aback..
Fiona. So, that was her name. It suddenly clicked in the back of my mind why this woman seemed so familiar.
Fiona was the Alpha daughter of Luna Caroline’s pack. And suppose, theoretically, she was Caroline’s niece. From what I heard about her through the ongoing lines of gossip that circulated through the staff, Fiona often liked to pick fights with other Alpha daughters. Many had commented in the past that she wasn’t very attractive.
Perhaps it was her aggressive personality that made her so
It’s been mentioned that Fiona had a thing for going after Alpha daughters from particularly smaller packs. made her feel empowered, showing off her own family’s power and influence.
To her, everything could be made into a competition. From clothing to makeup, to cars and properties. Fiona was someone who took pleasure in flaunting what she had the same way that Samantha did.
“I was almost certain that it was Samantha who was supposed to marry Alexander,” Fiona said pointedly.
Oh, I see.
Based on her surprised look to find me with Alexander, she was clearly anticipating seeing Samantha by his side and not me. Granted, while I still came from a smaller pack, I had a feeling that Fiona wasn’t likely to target me with her vexing remarks.
Thanks to my Stepmother and Samantha, my reputation of being considered a ‘wild child‘ had spread throughout most of the region. There was not a single doubt in my mind that Samantha would have been a clear target for Fiona’s bullying.
Given my self–made reputation, I was of no interest to her since I hardly participated in Alpha daughters! gatherings. And on the rare occasion that I did, I was always marginalized.
“It’s me. Samantha is about to marry Liam,” I clarified.
Fiona let out a loud sigh. “Pfft. How boring.”
The younger woman glanced down at herself as though she had come to the conclusion that her outfit had been wasted on the likes of me. She rolled her eyes and allowed us to pass through the doors without further delay.
With a firm push on his wheelchair, I guided Alexander and me forward. Wendy’s rooms were just as beautiful and well–decorated as the rest of the house. With small vases of flowers spread throughout the place, the place possessed a gentle floral scent that was welcoming
Sitting in a large leather–tufted chair was an elderly woman whose beauty still remained well–intact. Standing next to her was the familiar figure and Alexander’s Stepmother, Caroline. Like before, she wore an inscrutable look on her face. Only when Flona rejoined the group did the woman decide to grace us with a smile.
“So, Fiona. I take it, you know Evelyn then?” Caroline asked
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Chapter 0021
Fiona glanced down at her hands, bordley checking on her finely manicured nail beds. Her tone of voice came out as uninterested and apathetic.
“Not really,” she commented. “Evelyn and I don’t exactly ang around in the same social circles.”
Yeah, that could be the understatement of the year.
“You’re not wrong,” I muttered under my breathi.
For a brief moment, I could have sworn that I caught Alexander smirking out of the corner of my eye.
Fiona pursed her lips into a knowing grin and giggled with a fake heir of friendliness. “Evelyn, here, is known to be a bit of a ‘wild child‘. She’s someone who prefers the company of the staff rather than others of her own station.”
My face flushed a deep shade of pink. I didn’t know why I felt so self–conscious. It certainly wasn’t the first time something like this had been publicly declared. Normally, would have happily owned up to the title; however, I was hoping to make a rather decent impression on Alexander’s Grandmother and not feel like the social outcast I was made to feel like.
“You see, it’s part of the reason why I was so shocked when I opened up the door before. I hadn’t expected Alexander to settle for…”
Theld on to the handles of Alexander’s wheelchair as though they were my only life to remain where I was. The urge to turn on my heels and leave was strong.
Alexander looked as though he were about to speak up but was swiftly cut off by the soft, elegant sound of his Grandmother.
“Someone who clearly has a leveled head on her shoulders,” she said steadily.
1 snapped my head up to gaze in utter astonishment at the woman’s unexpected evaluation. It was obvious that I wasn’t the only one whom she surprised with her sudden remark. The room, in its entirety, had fallen silent. Both Caroline and Fiona shared a look of reprimand.
Wendy’s smile never seemed to have left her. Only when she turned to glance at Alexander did she scowl.
“You know, Grandson, it would have been nice to receive an invitation to the wedding,” she said tightly. Her voice grew hoarse and weak. “I would like to, at least, think that you had the place properly decorated.”
Alexander’s features softened with worry. Suddenly, one of the staff members came bustling in with the newest report of the pack’s finances. Alexander was quick to take the file and thanked them.
Caroline merely seized the opportunity to speak her mind. Wendy, why not give yourself the break you deserve and let someone else handle the financial responsibilities.
“You’re absolutely right.”
Caroline positively lit up with excitement. “Wonderful, I’ll get started right away-
“I’ll have Evelyn help me,” Wendy interjected while taking my hand.
My mouth fell open. “Me?”
