Piss Off, Alpha! You Lost Me Forever novel Chapter 98

Chapter 98: Chapter 98 Plotting And Scheming

SOPHIA’S POV

Stewart Manor was beautiful in the way old money always was.

The place had perfectly manicured lawns, stone architecture that had stood for generations, and an iron gate that screamed "keep out" to anyone who didn’t belong.

I parked near the main entrance and grabbed the gift George had prepared. It was heavy. It was probably some expensive vase or piece of art.

The front door opened before I could knock. A maid in uniform greeted me and led me through the house to a lovely sitting room. And that’s when my day got worse.

Damien was there, sitting in an armchair and beside him was Tiffany. She was wearing a soft pink dress that made her look innocent and sweet.

They looked like a couple.

My wolf whimpered. I felt the mate bond pulling painfully in my chest. I ignored it.

"Sophia!" Tiffany’s voice was high. "I didn’t know you’d be here."

"Neither did I," I said flatly. I looked at Damien. He looked uncomfortable.

I looked around and saw her.

Simon’s mother – Helena - was propped up on pillows. She looked pale. Her silver hair was perfectly styled. Even though she was just recovering from a brain surgery, she was wearing full makeup and jewelry.

Wow...

"Mrs. Stone," I said politely, walking over to set the gift on the side table. "This is from George. He wanted to congratulate you on your recovery but couldn’t make it himself due to his knee."

Helena glared at me. "How thoughtful of George. Though I’m surprised he sent you instead of someone from the family."

Her words hit their mark, but I didn’t react. "I’m happy to help however I can."

"Are you?" Helena’s smile was thin. "That’s not what I’ve heard. Simon tells me you’ve been running around with that doctor. The one who operated on me. Is that true?"

My hands clenched at my sides. "Lance is a friend and colleague."

"A friend." Helena laughed. "Is that what young women call their lovers these days?."

I felt my wolf growling inside me but I controlled myself.

Not here. Not now.

Helena shifted on her chaise, wincing slightly. "I hear this doctor has been spending quite a bit of time with Sophia. That doesn’t sound like ’just friends’ to me."

My wolf snarled. I felt her pushing at my control. The disrespect was too much. This woman whose life Lance had just saved was now using him as ammunition to attack me.

"You’re right," I said "Lance and I aren’t just friends. We’re colleagues who respect each other. We’re two people who understand what it’s like to be discarded by those who should care about us. And yes, we spend time together because he treats me like a human being instead of a breeding tool."

Helena’s eyes widened. Tiffany made a small sound of shock.

"How dare you speak to me that way-" Helena started.

"How dare I?" I stepped closer. My wolf’s presence filled the room with enough power that even Helena, a beta, felt it. "You’re alive because of Lance. He risked his barely-healed hands to save your life despite what your son did to him. And now you’re sitting here, in the comfort of your home, using him to insult me?"

"I was merely pointing out-"

"You were being cruel." I looked around the room, taking in all of them. "You all are. You use people and throw them away when you’re done."

"Sophia," Damien’s voice carried alpha command. "Stop."

"No." I turned to face him. "I’m done stopping. I’m done being quiet. I’m done letting your family treat me like garbage while I smile and take it."

I looked back at Helena. "Lance saved your life. The least you could do is show some gratitude instead of using him to attack the woman who convinced him to help you in the first place."

Helena’s face had gone red. "You convinced him? So you admit you have influence over him. That sounds very intimate to me."

I laughed. "You really don’t understand, do you? Lance did the surgery because he’s a good man. Because he took an oath to save lives, even the lives of people whose sons tried to destroy him. He’s more honorable than anyone in this room, and you’re trying to twist that into something dirty."

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