Reject My Alpha President (Iris and Arthur) novel Chapter 148

Chapter 148

Iris

I nearly choke on my coffee when the news segment begins the following morning.

“Breaking news in the Willford family scandal,” announces the reporter, standing outside what looks like an enormous mansion. “DNA test results confirm that Selina Willford, the former fiancee of Alpha President Arthur, is not biologically related to the prestigious Willford family.

The camera cuts to Caleb Willford standing at a podium, his face grave. The headline at the bottom of the screen reads: “Willford Heiress Not Biological Daughter–Family Claims Infant Switch at Birth.”

I turn up the volume, transfixed.

“After extensive testing, we have confirmed that my sister–the woman we have raised and loved as Selina Willford–shares no

biological connection to our family,” Caleb states. “We believe there was a deliberate switch at the time of birth, orchestrated by

parties who perhaps wished to infiltrate and even potentially destroy our family line.”

My mind flashes back to yesterday at the hospital, to my strange connection to Caleb and his equally–strange question to Arthur. “Are you sure she’s human?”

But that’s not possible. No way in hell.

The press conference continues, with Caleb announcing a worldwide initiative. “The Willford family is launching a global DNA search to find our true blood relative who was taken from us. Anyone who submits to testing will contribute to a charitable

donation to the Ordan Central Orphanage Fund, regardless of the results.”

That’s the orphanage where I grew up. My heart squeezes at the mention of it. I haven’t been back there since I left at eighteen, determined to pave my own way. But it was a good upbringing regardless of the circumstances, and the headmistress of the orphanage, Giulia, was always kind to me.

“We will make a donation for every person who comes forward to be tested,” Caleb continues. “Our missing family member deserves to know their true heritage, and we intend to find them, no matter how long it takes.”

The anchor returns, explaining that the Willford family is one of the oldest and most powerful werewolf bloodlines in Ordan. Their search has already sparked enormous interest, with testing centers being set up across the country.

“Could you be the missing Willford heir?” the anchor asks, looking directly into the camera. “Visit any participating medical” center to find out. All it takes is a simple cheek swab.”

I turn off the TV, my thoughts a jumble. The Willford family is searching for their real daughter, who was allegedly switched at birth with Selina. Someone who grew up not knowing their true heritage. Someone who could be anywhere.

Someone like me, who never knew her parents.

I shake my head, dismissing the ridiculous thought. No, I couldn’t possibly be the missing Willford. What are the odds? Besides, I’m human, not a werewolf. I’ve never shown any signs of werewolf traits. The Willfords are looking for a werewolf, obviously.

I never knew why I was left there. The story I was told was that I was found abandoned on the orphanage steps when I was just days old. No note, no blanket, no identifying items. Nothing to give me a clue about where I came from or who my parents were.

into the living room with a crayon drawing in his hand.