Alpha Amanda's Love Adventure (By Aurora Grey) novel Chapter 66

Chapter 66 Insufficient Funds

Regina’s POV:

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When Amanda lifted her head, I felt my hands clench around my shirt. My heart pounded so fast I could hear it in my ears, and the tips of my cars burned.

My wolf spirit, Raelynn, sighed inside my mind. “What are you so nervous about? How many words of ancient language could she possibly know? You were raised by your grandpa, memorizing old werewolf texts. You’re the one who should win this.”

I was about to calm down when Amanda nodded at the teacher and said, “I’d like to sign up.”

The room went quiet for a second before the teacher beamed. “Wonderful! I have a pronunciation guide for ancient werewolf language. I’ll give it to you later. And once you’re done with your speech draft, I can help you revise it!”

Her excitement made it sound like she had just found a treasure. I sat back down, my nails digging into my palms. Raelynn was right-I couldn’t lose my cool. I had to win this.

I wasn’t just competing against Amanda. I was fighting for everyone who mocked the Midnight Pack to prove that I could still bring pride to my family.

After class, Prunella and a few girls surrounded me with shining eyes. “Regina, that’s amazing! You’re actually entering the competition-I’m so jealous.”

“Yeah! You’re the best at languages in our class. You’ll definitely win something!”

I gave a polite smile. “Don’t say that. I just started learning ancient language earlier than most.”

But their flattery felt good. I hadn’t heard a single nice thing since the trouble at home began. Even Kylan’s tone had been heavy with worry lately.

Then Raelynn splashed cold water over my thoughts. “Don’t get too comfortable. They’re flattering you because they used to see you as the popular one. The moment you’re in trouble, they’ll vanish faster than smoke.”

I ignored her and, in a sudden burst of pride, said, “Lunch is on me today! Let’s eat off campus-order whatever you want.”

They cheered, and I tried to smile, even though my hands fightened around my purse. I wasn’t even sure if Kylan’s card still worked,

At the restaurant, we ordered ribs and energy juice. When the bill came, I laughed lightly and pulled out my credit card. My hand was shaking a little.

“I’m sorry, miss,” the waiter said quietly. “This card has insuflicient funds,”

Raelynn groaned in my head. “Stop pretending you can afford this.”

I forced a calm smile. “Oops, wrong card. Try this one.” But the second card didn’t work either.

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Chapter 66 Insufficient Funds

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Prunella and the others exchanged looks. My stomach twisted with shame. I mumbled an excuse and rushed to the restroom, opening a mind link to Kylan.

“Dad, my card’s empty. Can you send me more? I’m treating my classmates to lunch…”

His voice exploded in my mind. “I just sent you 50 thousand crystal stones last week! You spent it all already? The Midnight Pack’s assets are being repossessed, our accounts are frozen, and you’re eating at a fancy restaurant?”

I froze. I had never imagined things had gotten that bad. 50 thousand used to be pocket change—just the cost of a purse.

“But… this meal costs three thousand,” I whispered. “My classmates are here … ”

“Three thousand?” His voice broke. “Regina, I only have a thousand left. I can send it to you, or not at all— but stop asking me for money!”

The link is cut off. I stared at my phone as tears welled up.

Raelynn sighed. “Stop crying. You still have to deal with this.”

I searched my bag. Only 700 left.

When I returned, my voice trembled. “My card didn’t go through. How about we just pay separately?”

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