Fury Unleashed: The Awakening Alpha Nira novel Chapter 228

Chapter 228 Did He Propose to Her?

Chapter 228 Did He Propose to Her?

Nira’s POV:

Tessa shook her head. “It’s nothing.” Then she glanced toward the road. “Mr. Howell is heading to the company?”

“Not exactly.” I adjusted my bag. “He’s going to a product launch event.”

I thought for a second. “I think it’s a joint launch between Howell Group and the Vance family.”

“What?!” Tessa practically exploded. “Then Olivia’s definitely going too, right?”

“Mm.” I nodded calmly. “She was already waiting at the Howell estate this morning.”

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Tessa immediately rolled her eyes. “I knew it.” Her face filled with outrage. “That woman is definitely up to something. You just got back, and she’s already running to the Howell estate to mark her territory.”

I took the opportunity to ask about the text she’d sent me. “By the way.” I glanced at her. “What was that message about?”

The moment I mentioned the text, Tessa became animated again. “It’s because of Oliviai!”

She practically threw her hands in the air. “You have no idea. Three years ago, after she returned to the Wildgust Pack, she started handling a bunch of joint projects between the Vance family and the Howell Group. And ever since then, she’s been showing up with Mr. Howell at every major event imaginable.”

Tessa continued angrily, “For years, the media has been nonstop.” She mimicked a reporter’s voice. “The future Alpha King heir and the elite Alpha heiress were seen as the perfect match. A power couple destined to unite the Howell and Vance families through marriage.” She snorted. “They write it like it’s already happened.”

I wasn’t particularly bothered. “The media always exaggerates. Kade’s cooperation with her is business. That’s nothing more. They’re just making up stories for clicks.”

“Nira!” Tessa looked like she was about to lose her mind. “You can’t just brush this off! Olivia isn’t someone to underestimate. She’s obviously after Mr. Howell. You need to watch out for her.”

I laughed softly and shrugged. “Even if that’s true, it’s still Kade’s private life. My expression remained calm. “I’m just his ex- fiancée. What right do I have to interfere?”

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Our engagement had been canceled years ago. What position did I have to stop another woman from pursuing him?

Besides, my own problems weren’t even resolved yet. How could I concern myself with Kade’s love life?

Seeing that I wasn’t reacting, Tessa dropped another bombshell. “Then what if I tell you this?” She leaned closer. “I heard Mr. Howell proposed to Olivia before she left for Meridia.”

My heart suddenly clenched with a sharp, unexpected pain. Then it faded almost immediately.

I looked at her. “Where did you hear that?”

Tessa frowned, trying to remember. “I think people started talking about it around three years ago. It kept popping up here and there.” Then she brightened. “I’ll ask Zane later. Nobody knows more about Mr. Howell than Zane.”

Kade proposed to Olivia?

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Chapter 228 Did He Propose to Her?

Pretending I didn’t care would be a lie, but I didn’t have the luxury of dwelling on it.

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The moment I returned, graduation preparations swallowed me whole. And because was pursuing three majors at the same time, my schedule was absolute hell.

That evening, I finally found time to check the news. As expected, the Howell–Vance product launch had become the top headline. Photos of Kade and Olivia dominated every major media outlet.

In the picture, Kade wore a perfectly tailored black suit, looking cold, handsome, and completely untouchable. Olivia stood beside him in an elegant white gown, looking beautiful and graceful, a sweet smile resting on her lips. Together, they really did look like a destined pair.

The headline was even worse, “HOWELL GROUP AND VANCE FAMILY JOIN FORCES!

Future Alpha King Kade Howell and Alpha Heiress Olivia Vance–Is a Marriage Alliance Next?”

I stared at the screen. Then I remembered what Tessa had said earlier, that he had proposed to Olivia, and an inexplicable irritation rose in my chest.

I immediately shut off the tablet, got up, and headed straight for a freezing–cold shower.

Kade’s POV:

The moment those ridiculous articles started spreading everywhere, I knew Nira would see them.

I wanted to exile every entertainment reporter in the Pack Alliance. Then turn every last one of them into rogue wolves and leave them wandering the wilderness forever.

Instead, I grabbed my phone and called her.

There was no answer. I called again and again, but still got nothing.

My heart immediately sank. Was she angry? Or had something happened?

Panic hit me almost instantly.

After several minutes of hesitation, I grabbed my keys and left. I drove straight to Nira’s apartment,

When I arrived, I parked downstairs and looked up toward her floor. Then I caught her scent. Immediately, I relaxed.

She was right there, safe and sound.

The faint light shining through her window was enough to tell me she was still awake.

For a moment, I thought about going upstairs to knock on her door and explain everything. In the end, I didn’t.

Instead, I stayed in the car, watching her window for hours without leaving.

Before I knew it, the sky was beginning to lighten. It was already six in the morning.

I had just started considering a quick nap when the apartment entrance opened.

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Chapter 228 Did He Propose to Her?

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Nira Walked out wearing a simple top and a pair of jeans. Her long hair fell naturally over her shoulders, making her look fresh, beautiful, and effortlessly so.

The moment she spotted my car, she hesitated, a hint of surprise appearing on her face. She then started walking toward me.

A flicker of panic shot through me. I quickly cleaked my throat, pretending I hadn’t been sitting there watching her window all night. “Morning.” I forced a smile. “I happened to be passing by, so I thought I’d give you a ride to school.”

Her sharp eyes swept over me, taking in every detail–the dark circles under my eyes, the exhaustion on my face, and the wrinkles in my suit. Nothing escaped her notice. Then a knowing smile curved her lips, but she didn’t say a word.

Her silence said everything. She had already figured out that I’d spent the entire night parked outside.

That was Nira. She was always sharp, always one step ahead.

She got into the passenger seat and fastened her seatbelt. Then she turned toward me, smiling warmly. “Yesterday’s launch event was a huge success. Congratulations.”

My grip tightened around the steering wheel. A complicated feeling rose inside me.

Her voice was calm and easy, utterly unconcerned. And for some reason, that hurt more than I wanted to admit.

Most of the articles were pure fiction, filled with fabricated gossip and wildly exaggerated rumors. But somehow, her lack of reaction left me feeling strangely defeated.

I found myself wishing she’d care. Even the tiniest hint of jealousy would have been enough. Anything to prove I mattered to her.

Instead, she wasn’t jealous or upset in the slightest. She didn’t even ask about it, acting as if it had nothing to do with her.

The thought hit me like a sucker punch. Was it possible that she genuinely had no feelings for me?