Chapter 196
\nMarked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 196<\/p>\n
**The Heart I Buried for You by Serene Lockwood**
\n**Chapter 196: I Don\u2019t Love Him**<\/p>\n
**Deanna\u2019s POV:**<\/p>\n
Ruth was undeniably correct.<\/p>\n
As an Omega, I felt like I was perpetually fighting to maintain my place within the pack\u2014how could someone as insignificant as me ever hope to assist a pure-blood Alpha? The very thought seemed absurd.<\/p>\n
In that moment, clarity washed over me like a cold wave; I was acutely aware that my presence would only serve to drag him down, to weigh him with burdens he didn\u2019t deserve.<\/p>\n
I balled my fists tightly, my nails digging into my palms, and turned my gaze towards Ruth. \u201cAbout those 30% shares of Mistbane Group you mentioned earlier\u2014does that offer still stand? I want them now.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ruth raised a perfectly arched eyebrow, her demeanor calm and collected, as if she had all the time in the world. \u201cSo, you\u2019ve come to a decision, have you?\u201d<\/p>\n
With that additional 30%, combined with the 30% I already possessed, I would become the largest shareholder of Mistbane Group. The power that came with it would be enough to challenge my own father\u2019s authority\u2014a prospect that both thrilled and terrified me.<\/p>\n
Yet, I was painfully aware of what accepting this gift truly meant.<\/p>\n
As I softly uttered my agreement, it felt as if my heart was being drenched in wolfsbane. The sensation was searing, pulsating, and soon, I could feel the numbness creeping into my limbs, a harbinger of the loss I was about to endure.<\/p>\n
Deep down, I understood that I was on the verge of relinquishing something irreplaceable.<\/p>\n
Ruth issued a quiet command to a nearby servant, instructing them to summon the lawyer and prepare the necessary documents. She then turned to me, her smile polite yet calculating. \u201cMs. Wiley, you possess undeniable talent. Luis genuinely cares for you.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBut, as I mentioned before, you will never set foot in our Mooncrown Pack. Still, when faced with the choice of leaving Luis with nothing, at least you\u2019ve shown the wisdom to accept this deal.\u201d<\/p>\n
I bit down on my lip, the urge to explain myself bubbling within me, but I knew it would be futile.<\/p>\n
\u201cLuis and I made a promise regarding time,\u201d I said softly, my voice barely above a whisper. \u201cSo, I\u2019ll leave when it\u2019s time.\u201d<\/p>\n
A slight curve appeared on Ruth\u2019s lips, but her tone shifted, turning sharp as a knife. \u201cGood. I sincerely hope you keep your word\u2014because I cannot guarantee what I will do if you fail to do so.\u201d<\/p>\n
The lawyer arrived shortly after, carrying the notarized papers with an air of professionalism that felt almost suffocating.<\/p>\n
My hand trembled as I signed my name, each stroke of the pen feeling like a betrayal, yet I forced myself to complete the act.<\/p>\n
Ruth sipped her tea leisurely, her gaze fixed on me as she asked, \u201cMs. Wiley, what are your true feelings for Luis?\u201d<\/p>\n
I had already made my choice, sealing my fate. There was no turning back now.<\/p>\n
After all, I could never be his mate.<\/p>\n
Love, it seemed, no longer held any significance.<\/p>\n
Given my previous role there\u2014and the weight of my family name\u2014no one dared to stop me.<\/p>\n
Before long, I found myself standing outside Philip\u2019s office, my heart racing with a mixture of anger and resolve.<\/p>\n
I didn\u2019t bother knocking; I simply pushed the door open.<\/p>\n
Inside, I was met with a shocking scene: a glamorous Omega, clearly in her 40s, was perched on Philip\u2019s lap, feeding him daintily with a fork.<\/p>\n
The moment she noticed my presence, she froze, the fork slipping from her fingers and clattering to the floor with a sharp, jarring sound.<\/p>\n
Philip frowned, irritation etched across his features. \u201cDo you really not know how to knock before entering? How rude!\u201d<\/p>\n
I closed the door firmly behind me and stepped further inside.<\/p>\n
Philip gently patted the woman\u2019s shoulder, his tone softening. \u201cYvonne, could you step outside for just a moment?\u201d<\/p>\n
I shot her a cold, piercing glance. \u201cSo this is your little sweetheart? The one you\u2019re divorcing my mother for? You even transferred all her assets to be with this woman? You really are heartless, aren\u2019t you?\u201d<\/p>\n
The air in the room felt thick with tension, and I braced myself for the confrontation I knew was coming.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-2279","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/2279","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/chapter"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2279"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}