They Called Me Heartless So Reborn I Watched Them Self Destruct novel Chapter 174

Chapter 174: 174- Couldn’t Betray Lucien

Arabella:

He was angry. Right?

“Believe me, Beta Rick. I don’t consider you my father anymore, either. But that doesn’t mean…”

He cut me off with a sarcastic laugh. “You really don’t get it, do you? I gave a roof over your head. I fed you, clothed you, and let you live in my house for eighteen damn years.” He shook his head, looking at me as though I were the ugliest thing he’d ever seen. “And after everything I did, you still have the nerve to stand here and question me?”

“Let me make something clear, Arabella. You’re not related to me by blood. You never were.”

For a second, I stood there dumbstruck. “It’s not possible… I … no.”

“You heard me.” He shoved both hands into his pockets. “Don’t believe me? I repeat. Go get a DNA test. I have nothing to hide.”

I stared at him, waiting for him to laugh or admit he was just trying to hurt me.

Don’t worry, Arabella. Astraea moved in my head. He must be jesting.

“What the hell are you talking about?” I asked him in a whisper, without taking my eyes off his face.

He gave another bitter laugh. “You came here asking about your mother, didn’t you? Fine. Let me tell you about that woman.” His voice rose, drawing the manager’s attention again. “Your precious mother was nothing but a whore. She went around warming another man’s bed, and when she came back to me, she was already pregnant with you!”

I stood there, unable to say a word. Another man?

“Arabella. The bastard is lying. He is not Alpha Rick. He is Alpha Dick.”

Astraea spoke again, and if it had been any other day, I might have enjoyed her remark. But right now, I couldn’t even think straight.

I was still trying to make sense of what he had said when he suddenly looked past my shoulder. His brows drew together, and for a moment, he seemed almost annoyed. Then, to my surprise, his entire attitude changed.

“Anyway, Arabella,” he said, suddenly sounding much friendlier. “Whenever you want to talk about your mother, you’re more than welcome to come home. You know that, don’t you?”

What?

Before I could figure out what was happening, he opened his arms as though he wanted to hug me. Instead, he reached forward and cupped my face with both hands. “Don’t worry, sweetheart. We’ll talk about everything when you visit us.” I almost pushed his hands away.

Had he completely lost his mind?

Just a moment ago, he’d been calling my mother a whore and denying I was his daughter, and now he was calling me sweetheart?

Just then, an arm slipped around my shoulders. I turned my head and found Lucien standing beside me.

Oh, come on! Didn’t I specifically ask him to stay outside?

“Hey. I enjoy watching him. He is a fine piece of work!” My wolf protested.

My father finally stepped back and bowed his head slightly toward Lucien. “How are you, Your Highness? I hope you’re doing well.”

Lucien glanced at my father before turning his attention to me. His arm remained around my shoulders as he studied my face.

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