Five Alphas Kneel for Me (Isabella) novel Chapter 198

Chapter 198

At the Miller Pack, Ruby’s den was thick with tension. She glared at the challenge, a sneer twisting her lips. A newrmer dares chatenge ne She’s arrogant! Her wolf snarled, dismissing me as an insignificant pup.

She felt the challenge was beneath her, an insult to her pride.

I fired back, my voice echoing across the Howlnet.“The competition will be live–streamed; it will be totally fair and transparent. My wolf felt the strength of my challenge, the certainty of my victory.

This proposal was like a stone thrown into a still pool.

The Howlnet erupted in heated debate; many supported it, seeing it as the fairest way to test our skills.

Smith’s Pack cooperated, posting on the Howlnet, emphasizing fairness and transparency, subtly implying Ruby’s refusal stemmed from fear. My wolf sensed the shifting tides of opinion.

This strategy worked; suspicions spread like wildfire.

“Ruby’s scared? Why doesn’t she accept?”

“Does Isabella really have skills? Is Ruby backing down?”

These whispers spread rapidly.

Andrew, sensing the damage to the Pack’s reputation, ordered Ruby to accept.

“Ruby, you must accept, for the Pack’s reputation!” His tone brooked no refusal.

Ruby was furious but dared not defy him. She reluctantly agreed, secretly cursing me for forcing her hand.

Her wolf seethed, blaming Emily for this humiliation.

I began preparing, focusing intently on the design. I studied Ruby’s recent work; her style was extravagant, overly reliant on European styles, lacking oriental charm and innovation.

“Ruby’s designs are beautiful, but they lack something,” I muttered, my wolf sensing a lack of originality. Her designs showed signs of imitation, a blatant disregard for true artistry.

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Lucy, my loyal packmate, helped me gather information on Ruby, uncovering something shocking – Ruby had used an intern’s designs at Smith’s without giving credit!

“Isabella, look at this!” Lucy excitedly showed me the evidence.

“Someone revealed Ruby used an intern’s designs at Smith’s!”

Her wolf vibrated with excitement at the revelation.

I saw an article detailing the similarities, essentially confirming the plagiarism.

“Ruby stole designs too,” I raised an eyebrow, disdainful. My wolf felt a surge of righteous anger. I had thought she lacked innovation; her character was even worse!

I remembered my own experience, noting the intern’s name.

“Isabella, will this help in the competition?” Lucy asked.

I smiled, a mischievous glint in my eyes.“Of course; it helps me understand Ruby’s style and weaknesses.” I paused, savoring the moment.“And it might give her a ‘surprise‘.”

My wolf anticipated the moment of triumph.

The showdown date was set, the entire Howlnet watching. Both Smith and Miller Packs geared up for the ultimate design duel.

My wolf felt the thrill of the coming battle, ready to fight for honor and justice.