Rejected, And Became A Heiress (Cara) novel Chapter 131

“…I’m sorry.”

That’s all Alaric says.

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Alaric’s POV

I hear the Arbun brothers’ criticism of me, but I can’t refute it.

I am arrogant, foolish, and blind. My focus has always been on my ambition—on leading DarkWood to become the strongest pack in the world, so my people could live better lives. I believed that sacrificing everything for my goal was justified, that I could remain untouchably calm and collected forever.

Until I met Cara.

“…I’m sorry.”

That’s all I can say.

I don’t know how to explain myself—this is a problem with no solution. My actions speak for themselves. I am exactly what they say I am.

A bastard.

Worse, I’ve become the very type of bastard I despise.

I rarely bow my head, but this time, I lower it deeply. However, the moment Aidan Arbun notices my submission, his fury only grows. His sharp eyes lock onto the faint mark on the side of my neck—a mark Cara left.

“You bastard…!”

Before his brothers can hold him back, Aidan’s fist connects with my face. The impact is hard enough to whip my head to the side.

I don’t fight back.

…Because I deserve it.

“You’re not sorry at all!” Aidan yells, his voice shaking with anger. “If you were truly sorry, you’d stay out of Cara’s life! You wouldn’t be here, messing with her again now that she’s finally happy!”

He punches me again. I take it.

“Why come back after all this time? Why drag her into this mess again when you’ve done nothing to make up for what you’ve done?”

I remain silent, enduring his rage.

The other twin steps forward, forcing himself between us and breaking the charged moment. Calm but firm, Ryan raises a hand, his voice low and measured.

“For Cara’s sake—and for the sake of our two packs’ ongoing alliance,” Ryan says, his sharp tone betraying his usually playful demeanor, “if you two are going to fight, do it somewhere else. Not here.”

“…”

Aidan turns his head away, still fuming, but he doesn’t argue with his brother.

I narrow my eyes, studying the renowned financial investor, Ryan Arbun.

Every member of the Arbun family possesses extraordinary talents, each a celebrated genius in their respective fields. Ryan Arbun may appear playful and friendly, but he is far more than what he seems.

Leaning quietly against the wall, Colin, who has been silent this whole time, finally speaks.

“Your words just now—were you serious?” he asks, his gaze piercing.

“You’re going to start pursuing Cara again?”