Chapter 247
\nMarked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 247<\/p>\n
Chapter 247 Too Clever<\/p>\n
Chapter 247 Too Clever<\/p>\n
Ruth\u2019s POV:<\/p>\n
After Kathryn left, the eyes I\u2019d planted around Deanna drifted back in to report.<\/p>\n
\u201cMrs. Eaton, he\u2019s here.\u201d<\/p>\n
A41<\/p>\n
41<\/p>\n
+10 Free Coins<\/p>\n
Alina led a man in a black hoodie, shoulders hunched, brim pulled so low I could only see the line of his jaw. The air around him carried a Gamma\u2019s bite.<\/p>\n
\u201cTalk.\u201d I rapped my knuckles once on the armrest.<\/p>\n
He stepped closer and murmured in my ear. I froze.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat? Pregnant?<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, that explains why that woman came begging me just now\u2013turns out Deanna\u2019s carrying.\u201d<\/p>\n
Alina glanced at me. \u201cWhat\u2019s your plan, Mrs. Eaton? Are we \u2026 letting her and the Alpha make it official?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWith a single pup, she thinks she can waltz in as Luna of the Mooncrown Pack?\u201d I sneered. \u201cDream on.\u201d<\/p>\n
Alina ventured, \u201cBut \u2026 it is an Alpha\u2019s blood. We\u2019ve \u2026 always hoped-\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cStop.\u201d I cut her off and shot her a look. \u201cWe don\u2019t even know if that<\/p>\n
pup<\/p>\n
is my Sweetheart\u2019s.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThen\u2026 what do you want done?\u201d<\/p>\n
I thought for a long moment.<\/p>\n
\u201cDeanna is clever too clever. She took my shares on one hand, promised to quit Luis, and on the other hand, got herself pregnant on purpose. A woman that calculating doesn\u2019t get to stay.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut since she\u2019s already pregnant, we let her carry. If it is Mooncrown blood, we take the child. Cleanly.\u201d<\/p>\n
Alina dipped her head. \u201cUnderstood.\u201d<\/p>\n
Deanna\u2019s POV:<\/p>\n
After Malcolm introduced me to the expert Silas last time, we\u2019d kept in touch.<\/p>\n
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Chapter 247 Too Clever<\/p>\n
He knows I took the helm at Mistbane Group not long ago and have a lot to learn.<\/p>\n
Whenever there\u2019s a worthwhile business exchange, he makes sure I can sit in.<\/p>\n
I had a window today, so I went with him to a management forum.<\/p>\n
B<\/p>\n
41<\/p>\n
+10 Free Coins<\/p>\n
A talk had just wrapped when Malcolm pressed a warm paper cup<\/p>\n
\u201cThanks.\u201d<\/p>\n
I took a sip.<\/p>\n
\u201cPlenty of real\u2013world playbooks today. Those are useful things.\u201d<\/p>\n
He chuckled. \u201cNot many Omegas grind like you.\u201d<\/p>\n
I tilted my head. \u201cOh? And what should an Omega be like?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cFemale Omegas are \u2026 at both ends.\u201d<\/p>\n
into<\/p>\n
my<\/p>\n
hand. \u201cHydrate.\u201d<\/p>\n
softer. You should be cherished by your Alphas, not burning the candle<\/p>\n
I forced a smile. \u201cThere\u2019s not much choice. Can\u2019t let Mistbane\u2019s malls collapse on my watch.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou try too hard.\u201d<\/p>\n
We reached the buffet.<\/p>\n
Malcolm, being thoughtful, cut a small slice of mango mousse for me\u2013golden fruit under whipped cream, sweet enough to set your teeth on edge.<\/p>\n
I lifted the fork, and a wave of nausea punched up out of nowhere.<\/p>\n
He noticed. \u201cNot your dessert?\u201d<\/p>\n
I waved it off. \u201cNo, the air in here\u2019s a little stale.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHow about some fresh air? I\u2019ll walk you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Just then, a few forum organizers hurried over.<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Faulkner, sorry\u2013could you share a few insights on stage?\u201d<\/p>\n
He looked torn.<\/p>\n
I said, \u201cIt\u2019s okay. Go talk. I\u2019ll take a walk outside.\u201d<\/p>\n
2\/3<\/p>\n
He said, pointing lightly. \u201cAll right. Don\u2019t wander. I\u2019ll drive you home after.\u201d<\/p>\n
I laughed. \u201cI\u2019m not a kid.\u201d<\/p>\n
The five\u2013star lobby glittered\u2013crystal chandeliers throwing light across the marble, my reflection stretched beneath my feet.<\/p>\n
I drifted toward the doors for air.<\/p>\n
Lately, the nausea\u2019s been coming faster. By my count \u2026 a little over two months.<\/p>\n
A sudden clatter of small shoes broke the hush. Two boys in tiny suits burst from the ballroom with plastic rifles, shouting like they were storming a fortress.<\/p>\n
One spotted me, veered, and plastered himself to my back as if I were a human shield.<\/p>\n
\u201cCome on, shoot me<\/p>\n
shoot me if you dare, dummy!\u201d<\/p>\n
The other unloaded\u2013pop, pop, pop\u2013glass beads smacking my arm hard enough to sting.<\/p>\n
Instinct kicked in. I covered my belly and angled away.<\/p>\n
The boy hiding behind me latched onto my jacket with both hands and yanked, bossy and wild. \u201cYou can\u2019t go! Stay there and block him!\u201d<\/p>\n
My brows knit. \u201cI\u2019m not playing, sweetheart. Where are your parents?\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-2329","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/2329","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=2329"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}