Alphas Regret, the luna is secret heiress novel

Chapter 67 : A Tangled Web of Compassion and Betrayal - 1 Chapter 67 : A Tangled Web of Compassion and Betrayal ( Olivia's POV ) " So what exactly is the situation with these siblings ? " I asked Emma as we sat in my office at Moonlaw Legal Services . Emma's usually cheerful face was drawn with concern . She twisted her hands nervously in her lap " Leah and Noah Pierce are orphaned siblings with absolutely no family support , " she explained .

They live in that rundown apartment complex near the industrial district ." I nodded , already feeling a tug of sympathy . Being without pack protection in our world was incredibly difficult . " Noah's been working himself to death to support them both , Emma continued . " He put Leah through school , made sure she had everything she needed . He's been her only family since their parents died . " " How old are they ? " I asked , making notes on my legal pad .

" Noah's twenty - four , Leah's seventeen . But … " Emma's voice caught . " Leah was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia last year . " My pen stilled . " That's expensive to treat . " Emma nodded miserably . " The treatments cost a fortune . Noah took dangerous overtime shifts at Northern Industrial Factory to cover the medical bills . He was working eighteen - hour days sometimes . I winced , imagining the exhaustion . " And that's when the accident happened ? " " Yes .

He was operating machinery during an overnight shift . The safety guards were missing - completely illegal , by the way - and … " Emma swallowed hard . " He lost his right hand when the machine malfunctioned My wolf bristled with anger . " And let me guess , the factory isn't taking responsibility ?

" " They paid him two months ' salary and terminated him , Emma confirmed , her eyes flashing with rare anger " No disability benefits , no compensation for the injury , nothing for ongoing medical care . " I set my pen down with more force than necessary . " That's not just unethical , it's illegal . " " They're exploiting the fact that he's an omega without pack protection , Emma said quietly . " No one to stand up for him , no resources to fight back . " " Until now ," I said firmly .

" Why did they come to me specifically ? " Emma's expression softened slightly . " Leah heard about you - your reputation as both a lawyer and someone with medical knowledge . She's desperate , Olivia . Noah's their only income , and with his injury … " I didn't need her to finish the sentence . Without Noah's ability to work , they would lose everything - their home , Leah's treatments , everything .

" I'll help them ," I said decisively , already mentally cataloging the legal precedents we could use . " When can I meet them ? " Emma's relief was palpable . " Leah's at the hospital now for her treatment . Noah's there too , still recovering 7/2 < < Chapter 67 : A Tangled We from surgery . We could go right away if you're free ? " I checked my watch . I had a meeting with Connor later , but this couldn't wait . " Let's go ," I said , grabbing my purse and car keys . " I'll drive .

" ( Ethan's POV ) The real estate agent's smile widened as I signed the final page of the contract for the second - hand apartment in Moonlight Gardens . + Plums > " Congratulations , Mr. Grey , " she gushed , clearly thrilled to have closed such a quick sale . " The apartment is now officially yours . " I couldn't suppress my satisfied smile as I handed her back the pen . After weeks of searching , I'd finally found the perfect place - in the same building where Olivia lived .

" Thank you for expediting the process , " I said smoothly , sliding the cashier's check across the table . " I appreciate your discretion as well . " The agent nodded eagerly . " Of course , Mr. Grey . We pride ourselves on confidentiality . " I'd paid a premium to keep this purchase quiet . The last thing I needed was for Olivia to hear about it before ! was ready to tell her myself . As the agent gathered the paperwork , my mind drifted to Olivia .

Our relationship had been complicated lately , to say the least . After years together , I'd made the mistake of letting her go when Cassandra returned . It was a decision I regretted more with each passing day . " Will you be moving in immediately ? " the agent asked , interrupting my thoughts . " Within the week , " I confirmed . " I have some renovations planned first .

" Nothing major - just enough to make the space mine while ensuring it would appeal to Olivia's tastes when she eventually visited . I'd chosen the apartment specifically for its proximity to hers , just two floors below . The agent handed me the keys with another bright smile . " The building has excellent security , as I'm sure you know . Your privacy will be well - protected . " I nodded , pocketing the keys .

The security was another selling point - I wanted Olivia to feel safe when she visited . As I left the real estate office , my phone buzzed with a message from Natalie Hughes . She'd been instrumental in securing the investment that had stabilized my company's finances , though she remained unaware of my true intentions regarding Olivia . " Dinner tonight to celebrate the successful investment ? " her message read . Comments C