From Substitute To Queen

Chapter 152 Chapter 152 I gestured at the empty space around her bed. "Everyone shows concern differently," she said stiffly. 88% "You're right." I nodded as if suddenly enlightened. "Maybe I'm overthinking it. After all, you two have such a strong relationship..." She cut me off. "I want to know why you were there to save me. Were you following us?" "Yes. No point in lying. "I was worried about your safety. Ever since you got involved with Caelan, accidents keep happening around you.

That day I saw you alone at the coffee shop, then the jewelry store, so I decided to follow just in case." Sable watched me carefully. "When I saw you meet up with Caelan, I relaxed. Stopped following. I went to clear my head in the area. Later that evening, I was driving to get gas when I saw you both in the convenience store." I leaned forward slightly. "Then I saw a car speeding straight toward the building. I ran in and got you out. Caelan was too injured to carry you-without me, you might have died." "Thank you." Her voice remained neutral.

"But you don't need to elevate yourself by putting others down. You know perfectly well how much stronger Caelan is than you." The blunt observation stung. I hadn't expected her to see through my manipulation so easily. "Fine. Caelan's wonderful." I stood up. "Then where is he? Why isn't he here taking care of you?" "He has urgent business to handle." "Fine. Whatever you say." I moved toward the door. "If you need anything, anything at all, you can contact me." At the doorway, I turned back one last time. "Sable, you deserve better." I left her sitting there in silence.

Outside in my car, I dialed Lucian's number with shaking hands. "Lucian! Rage colored every syllable, "You better have an explanation!" "Explanation for what? His voice carried bored irritation. "The plan that night! That's not what we discussed!" My voice rose dangerously. "You said you'd arrange someone to hit Caelan, then I'd rescue Sable and take her somewhere safe." Instead? Your man nearly killed her too! Lucian paused. The plan had some... complications." "Complications?" I nearly shouted. "That wasnt a complication it was a completely different plan!

If Sable had died, everything I've worked for would be meaningless! "What exactly do you want? "I want Sable alive and safe, not dead! I slammed my palm against the steering wheel. O QA 3 1/2 ||| O < 11:56 Fri, 22 Aug PM. Chapter 152 Speaking of honesty, Lucian's tone turned cold, "you weren't completely truthful with me either." Alert shot through me. What do you mean? "You never mentioned that Caelan was just playing with Sable. He's already dumped her, you fool." 1 froze. "What?" "Caelan told me himself-he was only using her for revenge." My mind raced. That couldn't be true.

I'd seen how they looked at each other. That kind of connection couldn't be faked. Then it hit me-Caelan was probably trying to convince Lucian he didn't care about Sable, hoping to protect her from further attacks. 88% A smile spread across my face. "Regardless, Lucian, our cooperation ends here." "You can't terminate our partnership unilaterally!" Anger sharpened his voice. "Why not? Caelan and Sable have broken up-that's exactly what I wanted." "If you end our cooperation, I'll cut off all financial support immediately." "Doesn't matter. I felt almost giddy with relief.

"My pack is stable now, profitable even. Thanks for the initial funding, by the way- couldn't have turned things around without it." "So you're biting the hand that feeds you? You know what? I'll tell Caelan everything-that you've been planning all of this with me. Think about what Caelan will do to you." "Hey." I forced a conciliatory tone. "Just kidding around. Don't take it seriously." "Im warning you-don't get any clever ideas.

Crushing you would be easier than stepping on an ant." "Of course." I put on my most submissive voice, 'I'll continue following your instructions." I hung up and let my expression go cold. Lucian thinks he owns me. Soon, I'll show him exactly how wrong he is. Chapter Comments LIKE 2 Write Comments SHARE OQ OM III O < 2/2