Alphas Regret, the luna is secret heiress novel

< Chapter 257 The Betrayer's Scheme Chapter 257 : The Betrayer's Scheme Chapter 257 : The Betrayer's Scheme ( Third person's POV ) Claim Victoria Hartwell sat bound and gagged in the presidential suite's plush armchair , tears streaming down her carefully made - up face . Her black lace halter dress had been hastily pulled back on , but the elegant side bun she'd spent an hour perfecting was now disheveled from her struggles . The silk ties around her wrists bit into her skin as she tested them desperately . Her stockings had runs from where she'd thrashed against her restraints .

This wasn't how her plan was supposed to unfold . She was supposed to be in Connor's arms by now , not trussed up like a criminal . Her wolf whimpered in humiliation . The sophisticated beta werewolf who had orchestrated this elaborate seduction scheme now faced the consequences of her desperate actions . Ten minutes earlier , Victoria had used Frank Langley's stolen key card to slip into Connor's presidential suite . The electronic lock had clicked open smoothly , granting her access to the Alpha's private domain . She heard the shower running in the marble bathroom .

Steam drifted from beneath the door , carrying Connor's intoxicating scent . Her heart raced with anticipation . Soon , very soon , she would have what she'd dreamed of for months . Connor's phone buzzed on the granite counter . The screen lit up with an incoming call from " Livvy . " Victoria's blood boiled instantly . That intimate nickname could only belong to one person - Olivia Winters . Her wolf snarled with territorial rage . How dare that woman claim Connor with such a possessive contact name ? Victoria's fingers trembled as she reached for the phone .

This was her chance to eliminate her rival once and for all . She answered with a sultry purr . " Hello ? " " Where's Connor ? " Olivia's voice was sharp with suspicion . 1/5 : < Chapter 257 The Betrayer's Scheme Claim " Oh , it's you , " Victoria replied dismissively . " Connor's in the shower right now . He can't come to the phone . " The implication hung heavy in her tone . Let Olivia imagine what she wanted . " Tell him I called ," Olivia demanded coldly . " Of course , " Victoria cooed with false sweetness . " I'll be sure to let him know . " The line went dead .

Victoria smiled triumphantly and immediately blocked Olivia's number on Connor's phone . Her plan was working perfectly . She had already slipped wolfsbane derivatives into Connor's evening drink earlier . The substance would lower his inhibitions and make him susceptible to her advances . Victoria's obsession with Connor Rivers ran deeper than mere attraction . As the daughter of a wealthy Shadowmere family , she didn't need employment for financial reasons . She had infiltrated Rivers Pack Holdings specifically to pursue the Alpha heir .

Using her father's business connections , she had secured a position at the company's Shadowmere branch first . Then she'd bribed a manager to transfer her to headquarters . Connor , focused on pack business , remained unaware of her ulterior motives . He didn't even remember meeting her briefly at a social gathering months earlier . But Victoria remembered everything about that encounter . When Olivia called back , Victoria answered again with breathless excitement . She made soft moaning sounds , painting an intimate picture for the other woman's imagination .

The third call came as a video request . Victoria kept the camera off but answered anyway . She threw herself dramatically onto the sofa , creating rustling sounds and heavy breathing . Her fabricated moans echoed through the speaker . Let Olivia hear what she thought was happening . Let her suffer with jealousy and betrayal . The bathroom door opened with a soft click . Connor emerged in his gray bathrobe , his dark hair damp from the shower . The wolfsbane had taken effect . His skin was flushed unnaturally , his ice - blue eyes glazed with artificial desire .

His breathing came in labored pants . But his reaction wasn't what Victoria expected . 2/5 : Chapter 257 : The Betrayer's Scheme Claim " What are you doing here ? " Connor's voice carried the commanding authority of an Alpha . " Get out ! " His wolf recognized the threat despite the chemical interference . Fury blazed in his eyes as he spotted the intruder in his private space . Victoria rose gracefully from the sofa , still clutching his phone . " Connor , darling , I came to see you . " She moved toward him with predatory grace . " You look so handsome when you're angry .

" " I said get out ! " Connor snarled , his Alpha presence filling the room with dangerous energy . Victoria attempted to embrace him , pressing her body against his chest . " Don't fight it , Connor . You want this as much as I do . " Connor forcefully pushed her away . She stumbled backward , still gripping his phone tightly . The video call was still connected . Victoria saw another opportunity for sabotage . She deliberately threw herself at Connor again , recording his heavy breathing and her own fabricated moans . Let Olivia hear this and believe the worst .

The call disconnected abruptly . Connor suddenly noticed his phone in Victoria's hands and snatched it back violently . His expression turned murderous as he saw the ended video call on the screen . He immediately tried calling Olivia back . " The other party has not added you as a friend " appeared on his screen . Olivia had blocked his number in her rage and hurt . Connor's wolf erupted in a frenzy of protective fury toward his mate and killing rage toward the woman who had orchestrated this betrayal . " You manipulative witch ! " Connor roared . " What did you do ?

" Victoria smiled seductively despite his fury . " I gave her the truth about us , darling . " " There is no us ! " Connor's voice shook with barely controlled violence . " Leave now , or I'll throw you out myself , " he warned . Victoria refused to retreat . Instead , she began removing her dress with deliberate slowness . " Don't you want me , Connor ? " she purred . " I can give you everything she can't . " 3/5 < Chapter 257 The Betrayer's Scheme Connor's disgust prevented him from touching her directly . The wolfsbane's effects intensified , threatening to overwhelm his rational mind .

Claim Rather than succumb to the chemical manipulation , Connor grabbed a silver letter opener from his desk . He deliberately sliced his palm , using the searing pain to maintain mental clarity . Silver burned against werewolf flesh like acid . The agony cut through the drug's influence , keeping his mind sharp . Blood dripped onto the expensive carpet as Connor fought against the chemical assault on his wolf nature . He pressed the intercom button with his uninjured hand . " Frank , get up here now . Emergency .

" Victoria continued her seductive display , now wearing only her undergarments . " You can't resist me forever , Connor . " Frank Langley burst through the door moments later . He found Victoria in a state of undress and immediately understood the gravity of the situation . His forehead beaded with sweat as he stammered an apology . " Alpha Connor, I sincerely apologize for this serious security breach . " Frank's mind raced with horror . This woman had drugged his Alpha and attempted to force herself on him . He noticed Connor's bleeding palm and the silver letter opener still in his grip .

Frank realized the Alpha had used silver's painful effects to resist the wolfsbane's influence . The sight filled Frank with both admiration for his Alpha's strength and terror at his own failure to prevent this attack . " Remove her , " Connor commanded through gritted teeth . " Now . " Frank quickly wrapped Victoria in a bathroom towel and lifted her from the chair . She struggled against his grip but couldn't break free . " This isn't over , Connor ! " Victoria screamed as Frank carried her toward the door . " You belong with me !

" Frank carried her from the suite without another word , his face grim with determination . Left alone , Connor collapsed onto the sofa , tilting his head back as the wolfsbane continued burning through his system . 4/5 < Chapter 257 : The Betrayer's Scheme Despite his pain and rage , one name escaped his lips in a whispered plea . " Livvy , Livvy ... "