Fake Mate Beta Rises to Alpha Heiress (Natalie and Landon) novel Chapter 180

Chapter 180 Completely Ignoring Aaliyah

Natalie’s POV:

Hearing Leonardo’s words, I felt a mix of surprise and deep gratitude. “Leonardo…”

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But after speaking, he simply straightened my collar and gently pulled me into his embrace. His palm rested warmly against my back. I had been ready, but Leonardo was firm. He cherished me even more than I cherished myself. This ultimate respect and adoration transformed my lingering desire into a gentle warmth, softer than the moonlight quietly falling upon us.

Landon’s POV:

I didn’t sleep all night.

Hearing Natalie say that she was bonded and that there really was a man with her made my head and chest feel like they were exploding. It was impossible! She didn’t know our mate bond was fake. How could she perform the Moon Goddess’ vow with someone else? To make me jealous, would she really be with another Alpha just for that?

The thought that I had never truly marked Natalie, yet another Alpha might have gotten there first, filled me with a destructive rage. By four in the morning, I couldn’t take it anymore. I called my assistant and ordered him to find Natalie’s current address, no matter what it took.

No wonder she could hold out for so long without coming to me. I needed to see with my own eyes if there was really anoth

werewolf by Natalie’s side.

Leonardo’s POV:

First thing the next morning at the Sanchez Group, I instructed Aaron to get a comprehensive report on the Richardson Group. Natalie had told me she wanted to deal with the Richardson family herself, so I initially didn’t want to interfere.

But now, Landon was still bothering her right in front of me. If I didn’t act, people might think that I was too soft and that my mate was fair game.

“The Richardson Group is preparing for an IPO?” I looked at the documents. Whether they were going public or bankrupt, they clearly didn’t understand their company’s prospects.

“Mr. Sanchez, Mr. Ryan Sanchez specifically warned you not to take direct action,” Aaron quickly reminded me. My father had repeatedly stressed that the Silver-Maned Pack had worked hard for its current status. If the ruling Alpha openly targeted another pack’s business over personal matters, it would harm our reputation and honor. Most importantly, he didn’t want me to lose my composure because of Natalie.

“There’s no need for that,” I said coldly, a hunter’s glint flashing in my eyes. “I’m interested in all of the Richardson Group’s promising projects. Take them over. Put the word out discreetly in the relevant circles here in Maritime City.”

Emptying their project pipeline, coupled with spreading some carefully chosen rumors, would make the Richardson Group collapse on its own. This had to be done quietly, or my father would certainly

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intervene.

“Understood,” Aaron replied. Then, remembering something, he added, “Regarding your order to investigate Samuel and Penelope, I’ve already assigned people. Here’s a partial report on their recent daily. activities and contact networks.” He took a file from his briefcase and placed it on the desk.

I nodded. Just as I was about to dismiss the Richardson Group file, I noticed the Scott Group investment. information on the last page.

“Who from the Scott Group invested in the Richardson Group?” I asked abruptly, my voice cold.

Aaron was momentarily stunned. “The Scott Group invested in the Richardson Group?” He had missed that detail himself. Logically, with Natalie now at the Scott Group’s helm, they shouldn’t have any ties to the Richardson Group. And who in the Scott Group would invest in such an ordinary company?

“I’ll look into it immediately. The investor’s information seems to be encrypted,” Aaron said, taking the file back.

I fell silent, but my expression was cold. There were only two possibilities. It was someone in the Scott Group targeting Natalie, and that would be Samuel and Penelope. But there was another possibility. It was Natalie herself. Could she still have feelings for Landon?

The thought flashed through my mind and was immediately dismissed. I knew it was impossible. But when it came to Natalie, I couldn’t help but overthink. I despised this feeling of insecurity after falling for

someone.

Landon’s POV:

In the evening, I

mysterious investor from the Scott Group had scheduled a meeting for next week. Tonight, I was attending a high-end jewelry auction to acquire some presentable gifts.

TRINE & SEIZÉK KÉwe rack to the Richardson Villa and waited at the en Aaliyah. The

I originally planned to go alone. But Aaliyah heard the auction, with all of Maritime City’s elite attending, was very exclusive and wanted to see it for herself.

She didn’t ask me directly, but hinted at my father. My father, who currently just wanted to keep Aaliyah placid, didn’t refuse her reasonable requests. That was why I had no choice but to bring her along.

I waited at the door for a long time with no sign of Aaliyah. Just as my irritation peaked, my assistant called me with the results of the investigation into Natalie, and it was nothing. Natalie seemed to have vanished without a trace in Maritime City. The people around her were tight-lipped.

“Useless!” I cursed and hung up. Just then, Aaliyah finally got in the car. She had chosen a deep green velvet gown with a black fur-trimmed short jacket, looking quite elegant. But I just glanced at her and said nothing. Disappointed by my lack of reaction and not wanting to invite further indifference, Aaliyah immediately turned to look out the window.

At the venue, I strode ahead, completely ignoring Aaliyah struggling to keep up in her high heels.

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