The Rejected True Heiress (Liora and Callum) novel Chapter 478

“I’m going to make Bianca think she has a chance of winning me over,” I said. Zane gawked at me, and I went on “I’ll make her think that if she proves herself, I might consider getting back together with her.”

“Are you out of your mind?” Zane hissed. “Liora’s already going through enough right now! If you make her think you’re running back to Bianca—”

“It’s the only way,” I cut him off. “Bianca wants me. She has always wanted me. If I dangle that in front of her, she’ll do whatever it takes to prove she’s worthy.”

Zane looked at me for a long moment. When he seemed to realize that I had made up my mind, he huffed and said, “Have you told Liora about this plan of yours?”

“No. And you’re not going to, either.”

“Why the hell not?” Zane blurted out.

“Because she’ll try to talk me out of it,” I said. “She’ll say it’s too dangerous for both of us. But I’m doing it anyway.”

Zane shook his head. “This is a terrible plan.”

“Have you got a better idea?”

He opened his mouth, but hesitated. After a moment, he shut it again. “No. I don’t.” He stood and headed for the door, then paused. “For what it’s worth, though, I think you’re an idiot. Not just for this, but for breaking up with Liora.”

He left before I could respond.

Finding Bianca wasn’t hard. She was in her usual spot near the quad, surrounded by her little gang of cronies. When she saw me approaching, her face lit up.

“Callum,” she said, standing. “What a pleasant surprise.”

Her goons scattered at a wave of her hand, giving us space. I stopped a few feet away from her and shoved my hands in my pockets.

“We need to talk,” I said.

She studied me for a long moment. I could tell she wanted to refuse, because deep down, she knew she might not win and her ego was too big to take that risk. But her ego was also too big to refuse the offer. People were watching us now, and if she turned me down, then everyone would think that the high and mighty female Alpha was a coward. And Bianca couldn’t have that.

“Fine,” she said. “I’ll host your tournament. And I’ll win.”

“We’ll see.”

She grabbed her bag, turning to leave. Her eyes flicked over me, lips curving into a saccharine smile that made my wolf snarl with rage.

“I can’t wait for us to finally repair what was always meant to be, Callum,” she said softly. “And if you give me this one last chance, I promise you that you won’t even think about Liora ever again.”

I nodded once, watching her go.

Somehow, I highly doubted that I could ever forget someone like Liora. But I would certainly like to see Bianca try.