Alpha's Abandoned Daughter is the Secret Heiress novel Chapter 296

Chapter 296: The Price of Betrayal

Chapter 296: The Price of Betrayal

(Amelia’s POV)

“No problem.” Theodore’s answer was crisp and decisive, without a shred of hesitation.

This took Uncle Mason completely by surprise. The old rogue blinked, his mouth slightly open, clearly caught off guard. He had evidently expected Theodore, as the heir to the Crimson Moon Pack, to object or at least weigh the pros and cons of leaving a family member outside the pack’s

protection.

He didn’t expect such immediate agreement.

Theodore saw the shock on the old man’s weathered face and smiled gently. “You saved him,

Uncle Mason.”

“You raised him when no one else would,” Theodore explained calmly. “Naturally, you know better than anyone what is best for Jasper right now.”

Theodore’s gaze shifted to Jasper, his eyes filled with sincerity. “If Uncle Mason thinks it is safer not to return to the Pack House immediately, then I will follow that arrangement.”

Then, his voice dropped an octave, carrying the heavy weight of an Alpha’s vow. “But I promise you

this.”

“I will provide every resource, connection, and fund Jasper needs,” Theodore stated firmly. “From this day forward, he will never be bullied or suppressed again.”

He gestured vaguely towards the door, referencing the earlier conflict. “If he encounters trash like Director Kyle again, he can fight back without hesitation.”

“Break them,” Theodore said simply. “The Crimson family will handle all the consequences.”

In short, Jasper’s future was now a paved road of gold.

*Logan let out a low growl of approval in Theodore’s mind.* For an Alpha, the safety and dignity of family were the only things that mattered.

Uncle Mason looked at the young Alpha, his eyes glistening. He let out a long breath of relief and turned to Jasper, seeking his decision.

Jasper nodded firmly. “I agree.”

For Jasper, confirming his identity was about one thing: survival. He wanted to protect Uncle M and himself, and with Theodore’s support, that safety was finally a reality.

“I know I have the ability to make money,” Jasper said, his voice tinged with a bitter reality. “But the

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world is cruel to those without backing”

*Just offending someone like Director Kyle made my path in the entertainment industry almost impossible,” he admitted. He looked at Theodore, is expression complex

“It’s… strange, Jasper confessed. “To suddenly have the heir of the Northern Territories as my

brother,”

He hesitated, shifting his weight from one foot to the other. Alpha Theodore, I’m sorry!

“Even if the test proves I am your true brother, Jasper said honestly, “I don’t think I can call you ‘brother‘ just yet. I’m not used to it.”

Theodore didn’t look offended in the slightest. He nodded with infinite patience. 1 understand

completely.”

“Call me whatever you like,” Theodore said warmly. You can call me by my name.”

Jasper visibly relaxed, his shoulders dropping. “When will the blood test results be ready?”

“Even with Uncle Mason’s testimony, I want to see the paper, Jasper added. “I need concrete

proof.”

“Marcus has already expedited it,” Theodore assured him. “We will have the results by tomorrow

morning.”

“We should move out of here,” Jasper suggested, looking around the damp, cramped room.

Uncle Mason nodded vigorously.

Theodore immediately signaled his bodyguards. They moved in efficiently to pack the few belongings the two men possessed.

I took advantage of the downtime. “Let me treat your legs while we wait,” I said to Theodore.

I knelt beside his wheelchair, retrieving my silver needles. I began inserting them with precision to stimulate his damaged nerves.

As I worked, a worry gnawed at me. “Griffin Drake is cunning,” I whispered, keeping my voice low. “He might guess Jasper’s identity sooner rather than later,” I said, frowning. “Leaving him outside the main estate could be dangerous.”

Theodore looked up from his legs to watch Jasper, who was carefully folding a worn shirt. “Don’t worry, Amelia.”

“I am assigning the twelve elite guards my mother left me to protect him,” Theodore said, his voice radiating confidence. “They are my most trusted shadows.”

“Unless someone sets a trap as elaborate as the one Isla and Ronan used on me, no one can touch

him,” he stated.

I felt a wave of relief at his preparedness. It is good, I murmured. ‘He is lucky to be found by you”

My thoughts drifted involuntarily. I thought of my own return to the Stone family.

I remembered Caleb and Ethan. They hadn’t protected me; they had joined the others in

tormenting me.

A heavy sadness settled in my chest. *Ava let out a dissatisfied whine in my mind, the memory of that rejection still stinging us both.

(Theodore’s POV)

I caught the shift in Amelia’s mood instantly. The light in her sapphire eyes dimmed, replaced by a fleeting, painful shadow.

I knew she was thinking of her own family.

I reached out, my fingers gently tracing the soft curve of her eyebrow. “Amelia.”

She looked up, startled out of her reverie. “What is it?”

you smile.” “Smile for me,” I pleaded softly, my voice serious. “You look so beautiful when

Amelia blinked. She clearly thought the request was odd in the middle of a medical treatment.

But she looked into my eyes and saw the sincerity there. Slowly, the corners of her lips curled up.

It was a radiant smile, like the sun breaking through clouds.

“That’s better,” I murmured, my heart swelling.

“Now it’s your turn,” Amelia teased, her eyes regaining their sparkle. “You smile too. Don’t just order

me around.”

I paused. I wasn’t used to smiling on command. I took a moment to compose my facial muscles.

I forced a smile. It felt stiff, unused, but it was genuine. I showed my teeth.

“You look silly,” she laughed, shaking her head.

Hearing her laugh made the stiffness worth it. My gaze softened, filled with a tenderness I usual, kept hidden.

*Logan wagged his tail happily in my mind,* soaking in the joy of our mate.

From the doorway, Jasper watched us. He shook his head with a small smile. “Those two are definitely mates,” he muttered. “You can’t fake that kind of connection.”

The treatment ended, and the luggage was packed. Amelia bid us farewell, needing to return to Starlight Entertainment to handle some urgent business.

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Chapter 296 The Price of Betrayal

Jasper and Uncle Mason climbed into my modified van. I took them to a high–security safe house!

owned in the city.

“This place requires biometric scanning for entry,” explained as the heavy steel doors locked

behind us. “It is impenetrable.”

We moved their things inside. The apartment was fully stocked and secure.

“I will let you settle in,” I said, giving them space. “Rest. You are safe now.”

I turned my wheelchair to leave. Just as I reached the door, a rough, calloused hand grabbed my

arm.

It was Uncle Mason.

His eyes were burning with an intense, terrifying light. He began signing rapidly, his movements sharp and aggressive.

I looked at Jasper, waiting for the translation.

Jasper’s face hardened as he read the old man’s signs. “Uncle Mason has a question for you.”

“He asks what you intend to do with that beast, Theron,” Jasper translated, his voice dropping to a chill whisper. “He wants to see Theron’s consequences with his own eyes.”

I stopped the wheelchair completely. I turned back to look at the old wolf.

I saw the hatred in his eyes. It was a mirror of my own.

I nodded solemnly.

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