Claimed by the Alpha's Love (Tori and Lucas) novel Chapter 145

Chapter 145

“Ms Price.”

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“Jack, Fiona began, her voice steady despite her obvious discomfort. “My father-Alexander Price-would like to request a meeting with Alpha Grayson regarding some urgent business matters.”

There was a long silence on the other end. I could almost picture Jack holding his hand over the phone, consulting with Lucas. Finally, his

voice returned.

“Eight o’clock tonight. Golden Moon Club. Don’t be late.”

The call disconnected abruptly.

Fiona looked up at me, her expression a mixture of relief and apprehension. “There. It’s done.”

The Golden Moon Club’s private room was impeccable.

I arrived thirty minutes early, rehearsing my approach. I would be respectful but dignified. I would acknowledge any legitimate grievances while emphasizing our family’s value as allies rather than enemies.

Eight o’clock came and went.

Nine o’clock arrived with no sign of Lucas.

By ten, I had called Jack six times, receiving only brief, dismissive responses: “Alpha Lucas is delayed,” and later, “Alpha Lucas is still

considering whether this meeting is necessary.”

At 10:17, my phone finally rang.

“Mr. Price,” Jack’s voice was coldly professional. “Alpha Lucas has decided against meeting tonight. He asked me to inform you that due to the

actions of your wife and daughter, Ms. Eileen was nearly hospitalized with dangerously high blood pressure. He suggests you focus your

attention there before seeking business discussions.”

I sat up straighter, shock coursing through me. “That’s impossible. Hannah hasn’t even left the Moonhaven center. ”

“Perhaps you should ask Mrs. Price and Ms Fiona about that yourself, Jack replied, his tone remaining detached and formal.

The call ended before I could respond.

I sat alone in that massive room, the silence crushing me like a physical weight.

Eileen-Tori’s grandmother. What had Hannah done now?

Fingers trembling with rage, I dialed Hannah’s number.

“Alexander? Her voice was cautious.

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“What did you do to your mother?” I demanded, my voice dropping to a dangerous growl.

‘I don’t know what-

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“STOP LYING!” I roared into the phone. “Lucas Grayson just canceled our meeting because apparently you and Fiona nearly sent an elderly woman to the hospital! What. Did. You. Do?”

The silence stretched for several seconds before Hannah’s resistance crum led.

“It was just some pictures…

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After hearing her full confession, I hurled the phone across the room with such force that it shattered against the wall.

I grabbed the whiskey bottle and took several long swigs directly from the neck.

When I’d first met Hannah, I’d known she was petty, small-minded, and vain. But back then, those flaws had been balanced by a certain vivaciousness that I’d found irresistible-like a thorny rose that could draw blood but remained beautiful enough to make the risk worthwhile.

Now, the disasters she kept creating were beyond my ability to contain. Everything I once found charming had transformed into something contemptible.

The Rose had lost its bloom, leaving only thorns.

I drank until the bottle was nearly empty, paid my tab, and stumbled toward the exit.

The alcohol had dulled the edges of my rage but deepened my despair.

As I pushed through the door, the world tilted sideways, and I collided with someone-the female I’d seen last time who bore an uncanny resemblance to my ex-wife.

The next morning.

I woke in an unfamiliar luxury apartment, the morning sun assaulting my eyes.

My head pounded as fragments of the previous night flashed through my mind. The meeting that never happened. Hannah’s confession. The bar. And then… a female.

I shifted uncomfortably, suddenly aware of the cool air against my skin.

I looked down to find myself completely naked, beside me was equally undressed female.

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