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Chapter 46 : Bloodlines and Consequences - 3 With trembling fingers , I searched through my contacts until I found Frank Langley's number - Connor Rivers ' senior beta . It had been given to me months ago for a business matter , and I'd never expected to use it like this . I pressed dial before I could lose my nerve . " Hello , Mr. Langley ? " My voice quivered embarrassingly . " I have urgent news for President Rivers concerning Miss Winters . Please put him on .

" Frank's voice was professionally neutral . " One moment . " I heard muffled sounds - a knock , a door opening , then Frank's voice again . " President Rivers , a woman from Moonlaw's litigation department wishes to speak with you . It's about Miss Winters . " There was a brief pause , then a deep , commanding voice came on the line . " What is it ? " ( Connor's POV ) The woman on the phone began speaking rapidly , her voice high with fear .

" President Rivers , I'm Heather Phillips , litigation supervisor at Moonlaw . About last night's harassment of Miss Winters , I sincerely apologize . I arranged for her to meet those clients but it wasn't my decision . Miss Vanessa Reed instructed me to ' take special care ' of her . I didn't know Miss Winters was your fiancée . Please , I truly regret it . Don't punish me … I was forced … " At the mention of Vanessa's name , my grip on the phone tightened dangerously .

The plastic creaked in protest . " Vanessa Reed told you to do this ? " I asked , my voice deceptively calm . ( Connor's POV ) " Yes , yes , it was all Miss Reed's doing ," Heather Phillips rushed to confirm . " I really didn't know Miss Winters ' identity . Please forgive me . " I ended the call without another word , setting the phone down with careful control .

The rage building inside me was cold and precise - not the hot , unthinking anger of ||| 1/3 Chapter 46 : Bloodlines an youth , but the calculated fury of an Alpha whose mate had been deliberately targeted . +15 Points > Frank stood silently by my desk , his posture rigid . I could smell the nervous sweat beading on his forehead as he sensed the dangerous shift in my mood . The silence stretched between us , heavy with unspoken tension . When I finally spoke , my voice was like ice .

" Investigate Vanessa . From the day Olivia returned to Riverdale , track all her contacts , her financial records , and her movements . " Frank swallowed visibly , wiping sweat from his brow . " Understood , President Rivers . " ( Vanessa's POV ) Thousands of miles away in America , I paced the floor of my hotel room , anxiety gnawing at my insides . That fool Heather Phillips would undoubtedly expose me to Connor now - and everything I'd done to Olivia Winters would soon come to light .

The engagement ceremony was only days away . I couldn't allow Connor to marry that woman . Not after all these years of loving him , of waiting for him to see me as more than a foster sister . Time was running out . I had to act immediately . I grabbed my car keys and rushed out the door . There was only one person who could help me now - someone with enough power and resources to stop this wedding , no matter what it took . ( Vanessa's POV ) The drive to the remote estate took nearly an hour .

The property was hidden behind tall iron gates and surrounded by dense forest - a perfect sanctuary for someone who preferred to remain unseen . I parked my car and stepped out cautiously . The gravel crunched beneath my feet as I approached the main house . Without warning , a massive Tibetan Mastiff charged toward me from the side of the house , its powerful jaws open in a ferocious bark . The beast was enormous , with thick fur and eyes that gleamed with predatory intelligence .

O 2/3 Chapter 46 : Bloodlines an Even though it's a dog , it looks more ferocious than most wolves . " Ahhh- " I screamed , collapsing to the ground in terror . +15 Points > From somewhere inside the house , a lazy male voice called out , " Titan , how many times have I told you - guests are guests . Stop scaring them . " Instantly , the mastiff stopped barking . It sat docilely , panting with its tongue out as if it hadn't just nearly given me a heart attack .

A tall , devastatingly handsome man sauntered out of the estate courtyard . His features were refined and striking , but his eyes gleamed with mocking contempt as they landed on me . " Well , who do we have here ? Turns out it's the dog the Rivers family took in . Why are you here ? " I scrambled shakily to my feet , shrinking away from the mastiff . Only after retreating a few steps did I manage to look up at the man and say , " Dominic , I want to ask you for a favor . " Comments Watch Ads ( 0/20 ) > M Vote 260