The Alpha King is unavailable novel Chapter 103

(Victoria’s POV)

I watched with satisfaction as tension filled the room. This was my chance to redirect everyone’s attention away from Isabelle’s foolish scheme with Miles Blackwood.

“You’re all forgetting something important,” I said, my voice dripping with false concern. “This isn’t the first time Olivia has been involved with drugging incidents.”

Ethan’s head snapped toward me, his amber eyes darkening. Perfect.

“What are you talking about?” James asked, clearly intrigued by the drama unfolding at his birthday celebration.

I smiled sweetly, placing a comforting hand on Isabelle’s wine–soaked shoulder. “Five years ago, when Ethan and I were supposed to announce our engagement, Olivia drugged him.”

The room fell silent. I could feel Olivia’s glare burning into me.

“She slipped something into his drink at the Moonstone Gala,” I continued, my voice trembling with manufactured emotion. “By the time I found them, she had already taken advantage of him.”

Isabelle nodded eagerly beside me, grateful for the diversion. “It’s true! Everyone knows the story.”

I turned to Ethan, whose jaw had tightened dangerously. “That’s why you’ve never trusted her, isn’t it? She trapped you with that pregnancy.”

Olivia’s bitter laugh cut through the tension. “Is that the story you’ve been telling everyone, Victoria?” Her emerald eyes met mine with such contempt that I almost flinched. Almost.

“How convenient,” Olivia continued, her voice steady despite her wine–stained appearance. “You’ve been spinning that tale for five years, and now you’re using it to distract from the fact that your friend tried to have me drugged and assaulted.”

I maintained my innocent expression. “I’m simply pointing out a pattern of behavior.”

Olivia’s lips curved into a knowing smirk. “The only pattern here is your desperation, Victoria.”