Chapter 87
Rumors spread like wildfire, especially in circles like this.”
Without even glancing up from the computer, Leo’s voice remained calm but carried a sharp edge.
“Elizabeth is my MATE, and our bond runs far deeper than you could ever understand. I don’t know who’s feeding you lies to try and stir things up between us, but if you say something like that again, I’ll have security drag you out.”
“Fine.”
The woman’s smile faltered for a split second, but she wasn’t about to back down.
The defiance in her eyes was clear–she still didn’t believe there was a man in this world she couldn’t break.
Her eyes narrowing slightly as she picked up a cup from the table
With a deliberate motion, she took a long sip, leaving a vivid smear of lipstick on the rim.
Then, as if suddenly remembering something, she placed the cup back on the table and glanced at Leo with a feigned look of concern.
“Oh, I’m sorry,” she purred, her voice dripping with false innocence.
“I forgot that this is your cup.”
The implication was clear–she was testing boundaries, trying to see how far she could push.
It was a subtle but calculated move, designed to provoke a reaction.
She wanted to see how much Leo would tolerate, to gauge the depth of our relationship.
Leo’s reaction was immediate and decisive.
He glanced at the cup, his brow furrowing in distaste as he saw the lipstick mark.
Without a word, he stood up, picking up the cup as he did so.
“Then throw it away,” he said curtly, his tone leaving no room for argument.
The woman’s eyes widened in surprise, clearly not expecting such a reaction.
She reached out quickly, grabbing his arm in an attempt to stop him.
“I’m sorry,” she stammered, her voice wavering slightly. “Let me take it. I’ll go wash it for you.”
“That won’t be necessary,” he replied coolly, tossing the cup into the trash bin with a finality that echoed through the room.
At that moment, I decided to make my presence known.
I cleared my throat softly, drawing the attention of both occupants in the room.
The woman turned first, her eyes narrowing as she took in my presence.
Leo’s reaction was different as he looked at me..
Leo, who had been focused on his computer moments before, now crossed the room with quick strides, his expression a mix of frustration and concern.
He reached for me, his strong arm wrapping protectively around my waist, pulling me close as if to shield me from the scene.
“Elizabeth,” he began, his voice laced with urgency.
“It’s not what it looked like. I was just trying to get her off me.”
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Chapter 87
I glanced up at him, my face calm though my heart raced.
I could see the unease in his eyes, the unspoken fear that I might misunderstand the situation.
But I was used to these encounters–women like the one now glaring at me with thinly veiled disdain were a common occurrence in Leo’s life.
They always assumed they could waltz in and seduce him, disregarding my presence.
The woman’s gaze flickered between us, the confusion still evident as she tried to make sense of what she was seeing.
“Hi,” I said, my voice steady. “I’m Elizabeth Martin, the person you were just discussing.”
Her lips parted In surprise, and then her expression shifted into one of mild disbelief.
oy two seem to be in a good relationship,” she remarked, though her tone was skeptical.
“But there’s a rumor going around that you’ve separated and are now pretending to be Alpha and Luna…. Is that true?”
“We’re on good terms, ma’am,” Leo replied, his voice cold and firm.
“Put away those little tricks of yours. The choice of spokesperson was evaluated by the business department based on several factors, not on gossip.”
The woman’s suspicious gaze darted between the two of us, seemingly judging in our relationship.
When she noticed Leo’s focused and affectionate gaze at me, her aura completely changed, and the deliberately flirtatious sexiness she had just created completely disappeared.
Although her face was still gorgeous, she no longer deliberately highlighted her proud figure.
“Well, I’m sorry about that, Miss Elizabeth,” she said, her voice suddenly lacking the seductive undertones it held earlier.
“Today was a misunderstanding. I listened to some misinformation and assumed there was no longer anything between you two.”
Her confession was casual, almost offhanded, but her words carried a weight that settled in the pit of my stomach.
While Leo and I did have problems with our marriage, in reality, only a very small percentage of people knew that we were separating.
Out of concern for the stability of the Silvermoon Pack, I didn’t want to make a big deal out of it. After all, the breakup of Alpha and Luna in a pack is a big deal, and this decision has the potential to shake some people’s opinion of Silvermoon.
But these days, the related rumors are spreading more and more aggressively in the pack, as if someone is deliberately spreading and exaggerating
the matter.
“I hope you understand,” she continued, taking a long sip from her glass.
“I’m very interested in fame and money, and sometimes I’ll do whatever it takes to get what I want. But one thing I’m not interested in is meddling in other people’s relationships.”
With that, she stood up, grabbing her bag from the chair beside her.
“I’ll take my leave now. Sorry for the intrusion,” she added, the earlier confidence in her stride returning as she made her way to the door.
“Wait a minute,” I called out, stopping her in her tracks.
She turned back to face me, one brow raised in curiosity.
“Can you tell me who spread that rumor?”
