Chapter 14 % Lucian , fix your face , man , my friend Robert told me .
Im in their circle since Allan isnt here and Matthew is busy taking care of his wife .
Thats what the topic was all about .
You know what ? Ill never waste my money inside the vault if I have that .
Id get someone to take care of my wife instead of what Matts doing .
You see how good this party is , and yet he let it slip by to stay beside her ? I took a sip of my wine and my eyes scanned the whole banquet .
Im bored with this party .
Ive wanted to go home since I spoke to my business partner , but he still needs to introduce someone to me , so I have to wait .
You two are different , man .
Matthew loves his wife , you married out of arrangement , Dylan responded to that .
] Even so .
I got married because of obligation , but instead of looking at it as an obligation , I treated it as a new chapter of my life that could help me grow .
Look at me now , the newest in our circle , Ivan , said .
He smiled proudly .
Im happy with my wife .
Were having our third kid , considering were only two years into marriage .
N I rolled my eyes and breathed heavily .

Why do we have to talk about our married lives here , huh ? I wanted to think they were just trying to irritate me because they know the situation between Hestia and me right now .
Come on , I tried , but shes a pain in the ass , Dylan added .
He looked at me and tapped my hand .
Man , you know what Im saying .
My wife is just like yours , they love to act stubborn and childish .
I gritted my teeth .
Yeah … I answered hoarsely and remembered how pissed I was when I came here all because Hestia gave me sarcastic answers , even in our chats .
Me : Wheres the suit and tie Chesca made for me ? Hestia : On the bottom drawer , inside the velvet box .
Cant you find it on your own or have Beverly take care of it ? I hated how she replies as if Im a big disturbance to her .
In fact , shes the only one who takes care of everything about me , so who else would I ask but her ? I can clearly understand now that if it wasnt because of her , our house wouldnt run .
Shes the queen there , she owns everything , she knows everything , but does she have to always act like it now that Im trying to break down her walls ?! Okay , fine .
I cant bring her back easily , but Im trying .
Seeing my son still think of her , hiding his longing for his mother by pretending to be angry with her , I need to act , even if its not for me but for Lorde .
Maybe now he can mask his pain and longing for her , but its only been four days since shes gone .
Im sure that in the end , his pretending will run out , and hell cry again , asking me to bring Hestia back .
Lucian has a different situation .
Hes an alpha , he must do everything to keep Hestia with him , Ivan added .
} I nodded reluctantly at that .

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Dylan smirked .
Did you try to woo her ? Give her gifts ? Usually , women , theyre weak when it comes to presents .
} Well , my wife isnt weak , I replied shortly .
That cant help tame her .
Then … Dylan started his suggestions .
How about making her jealous ? Give her something to be afraid of .
A woman , perhaps .
I scoffed at that .
What a stupid idea .
Shes not even bothered by Beverly .
Its like it doesnt matter if I flirt with another woman or so .
No.
That wont work .
It will only drive her further away .
I have Beverly with me , remember ? She still left even when she knew she was after me .
Robert chuckled and grinned .
Of course , she knows that woman wont stand a chance , Lucian .
} stood up at what he said .

What do you mean ? } I raised an eyebrow and he tapped me again , looking proud .
She knew that no matter what happened , you wont end up choosing Beverly Rhode over her .
You clearly dont like your gamma , man .
But if she saw Lucian with another woman , then that would make her jealous and insecure , Robert added .
I swallowed at that thought .
Could it be ? Maybe shes acting so prideful , confident , pretending shes willing to give me up to Beverly because she knows Ill never truly want her ? Even though she looks like Chesca ? She knew I wont flirt back , huh ? I cocked my head to the other side , my lips tugging into a smile .
} Just as we need a woman to play that part … Robert hummed .
I glanced at him and followed his gaze .
I stood up when I saw Mr.
Lucedez approaching us , smiling with a beautiful woman by his side .
}] Lucian Ducani , he said happily .
Meet my granddaughter , who has always wanted to meet you .
This is Katrina .
> I cleared my throat and extended my hand to the woman , but I was taken aback when she accepted my hand and pulled me in for a kiss on the cheek .
Please to meet you already , Lucian … she said with a seductive voice , and soon I heard the sound of a camera click .
Shit ! This will be on the news .
Surely , Hestia will see this flash on her phone screen the next morning .