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Erin was determined to pursue her, but Alpha Zachary blocked her path. “Mother!”
“Zachary!” Erin suddenly howled, her eyes filled with fury. “Are you unaware that the Lenoir family is present? How will you explain yourself if Winnifred sees you with her?”
“Why should I have to explain? I have no desire to marry Winnifred!” Alpha Zachary argued.
“Why won’t you marry her? Do you wish to be with that woman?” Erin angrily pointed towards Nelly, who stood with her back turned to them.
“If it were possible, I would willingly forsake everything to be with her!” Alpha Zachary declared.
SLAP!
Erin’s hand struck his face with force. She screamed, “Over my lifeless body! Do not even entertain such thoughts!”
Zachary’s gaze shifted towards his mother. He clenched his fists and spoke, “Mother, perhaps you might prevail with this as your final resort. However, it matters not. In the end, I may meet my demise before you!” With those words, Alpha Zachary gave a cruel smirk and departed.
Stunned, Erin remained rooted to the spot.
His words echoed in her ears. Long after Alpha Zachary had left, she regained her senses and shouted after his retreating figure, “Zachary, where are you going? Return at once!”
Zachary did not glance back.
Erin’s expression darkened as she stood alone.
Zachary grows more rebellious by the day. His obedience dwindles. In the past, a mere threat of my demise would yield compliance… Now, he does not heed me at all… all because of that woman.
Erin clenched her fists, consumed by her thoughts, and turned around in search of Nelly.
It is all that woman’s fault! I must eliminate her! I must tarnish her reputation!
Unbeknownst to Nelly, she spoke on the phone nearby.
Suddenly, Erin charged towards Nelly, her presence unnoticed, and poured her champagne upon the woman.
Nelly felt the cold liquid cascade upon her. She turned to find Erin glaring at her mercilessly.
“You wretched woman! How dare you seduce my son!” Erin shouted with raging fury.
Nelly examined her drenched clothes and furrowed her brow. She put her phone away, took a step towards Erin, and spoke with a cold tone, “Apologize to me.”
“You ask me to apologize?” Erin sneered. “What makes you think you deserve any apology?”NôvelDrama.Org exclusive content.
Erin raised her hand to flip her hair, but Nelly swiftly caught hold of it. She squeezed Erin’s fingers, bending them with force.
Startled, Erin shrieked in agony.
“You madwoman! This is the Morris Corporation’s grand banquet. How dare you cause a commotion here?” Erin glared defiantly.
Nelly disregarded Erin’s words and glared back intensely. “For Alpha Zachary’s sake, I choose to show you mercy. It is you who persistently seeks trouble!”
“Let go of me… Aargh!” Erin’s plea was cut short as Nelly twisted her grip, causing even greater anguish.
The guests in the main hall, engrossed in conversation and enjoyment, heard the sudden cry and turned their attention towards the commotion.
They pointed at Nelly and Erin, whispering amongst themselves. None of them knew what transpired, only witnessing Nelly’s vengeful grasp upon Erin’s hand.
Desmond, engaged in a negotiation within the hall, furrowed his brow upon witnessing the disturbance. Setting down his wine glass, he hurried over to Erin.
“What is transpiring here?” Desmond inquired, his gaze shifting between Erin and Nelly. “What are you doing? Release her at once!”
Nelly feigned ignorance of his presence, her furious glare directed solely at Erin.
“Desmond, save me! This woman is deranged!” Erin gasped in pain, her face turning pale.
It pained Desmond to witness Erin’s suffering. He turned to Nelly and issued a command, “Release her immediately!”
“What if I choose not to?” Nelly countered. Though her voice remained calm, it held an unsettling intimidation.
Desmond refused to be humiliated in the presence of the onlookers. He glared back at Nelly. “I would rather not resort to violence against a woman. However, I warn you, release her now. Do not incite my actions!”
Nelly smirked. “Is that so? I am curious to see what you would do!”
“You-” Desmond seethed with fury.
“Desmond, save me! Ouch, the pain!” Erin cried out, tears streaming down her face. The pity of the crowd grew.
More guests gathered, drawn by the commotion. Desmond surveyed the growing crowd, realizing that he risked embarrassment if they witnessed him do nothing while someone tormented his beloved.
Returning his gaze to Nelly, he uttered through gritted teeth, “You leave me no choice!” His hand raised, preparing to strike her.
“Do not lay a finger on her!” a commanding voice echoed through the crowd.
The onlookers swiftly parted, clearing a path for Alpha Kilian. He strode forward with the air of a powerful alpha.
Witnessing Alpha Kilian’s arrival, Desmond quickly greeted, “Alpha Morris.”
“Alpha Kilian has arrived…”
“This promises to be quite interesting.”
Whispers filled the air as the crowd anticipated the unfolding events.
Alpha Kilian approached Nelly and the others, a smirk tugging at his lips upon witnessing her tight grip on Erin’s hand.
Desmond swiftly explained, “Alpha Morris, I did not seek to create a scene, but this woman refuses to release my beloved’s hand, regardless of my attempts. She has crossed boundaries.”
“Is that so?” Alpha Kilian inquired, a glint of amusement in his eyes.
“Yes! All present bear witness to her actions. I question who allowed this savage woman to attend and provoke chaos here!” Desmond replied indignantly, placing full blame upon Nelly.
A savage woman!