The Alpha’s Regret Claiming His Luna novel Chapter 214

Chapter 143: The Web of Deception Unravels

Chapter 143: The Web of Deception Unravels

(Ethan’s POV)

My expression changed drastically at Olivia’s question. The blood drained from my face as I realized how much she had already figured out.

Vanessa had contacted me through our encrypted communication channel just hours ago. She had repeatedly instructed me not to let Olivia or Connor know about our alliance.

Her violet eyes had been desperate when she called. “Promise me, Ethan. No matter what happens, you cannot reveal our connection.”

I had agreed without thinking. Now I understood why she was so insistent.

Raymond Lewis had been arrested by pack enforcement. Even if Olivia discovered my connection to his criminal operations against her, it wouldn’t matter much anymore.

But this was different. This was about Frederick Warner and Grace’s k********

*g.

“I don’t know about any k********g plan,” I said quickly, my voice strained. “I only knew you had been abducted by Frederick. That’s why I reported it to the authorities.”

My hands trembled slightly as I spoke. “I was trying to save you.”

Olivia’s amber eyes flashed with impatience. Her wolf was bristling beneath her skin, and I could sense her supernatural energy radiating outward.

“How did you know I was abducted to Cloudmere?” she pressed, her voice sharp as a blade.

I hesitated, my ice–blue eyes shifting nervously. The truth was too dangerous to reveal completely.

“Someone from Frederick’s criminal network informed me,” I said finally.

The lie felt bitter on my tongue, but I couldn’t expose Vanessa. Not when our pack was already in such a precarious position.

Olivia’s eyes narrowed dangerously. “Why would Frederick’s people inform you of such sensitive information?” I took a deep breath, knowing I had to give her something closer to the truth. “When Grey Holdings was failing financially, a man named Samuel Blackwood offered investment.”

My voice grew quieter as I continued. “In exchange for becoming a controlling shareholder, he wanted me to do favors for ‘Brother Zhou.”

Olivia’s expression remained cold, but I could see her processing this information.

“Samuel knew about my past relationship with you,” I admitted. “He knew about my conflicts with the Rivers pack. He planned to use me as a weapon against Connor.”

The words tasted like ash in my mouth. “Frederick told me that hurting Connor meant taking away what he cherished most. Separating him from you was the easiest way to accomplish this goal.”

Olivia’s face showed no emotion, but her scent carried waves of disgust that made me flinch.

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Chapter 143 The Web of

I reached out instinctively, trying to touch her hand. “Olivia, I’m sorry-”

She slapped my hand away with supernatural speed. Her wolf’s protective instincts flared, and I could feel the power radiating from her small frame.

“I’m sorry I wasn’t successful in separating you from Connor,” I continued desperately. “If I had succeeded, Frederick might not have targeted your family members.”

“You were manipulated by Vanessa Reed,” she accused. “She knew Frederick would kill me if law enforcement intervened in werewolf pack business.”

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