Alpha King’s pregnant Ex-Luna

However, Caroline maintained a benevolent attitude. “Greetings, Ms. Jackson,” she said, her voice carrying a hint of warmth.

Nelly stood up, her gaze fixed on Caroline, before nodding calmly. “Greetings,” she replied, her tone neutral and guarded.Content © NôvelDrama.Org 2024.

“Do you have a moment, Ms. Jackson? I would like to have a brief conversation with you,” Caroline asked, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.

Staring intently at her, Nelly pondered for a moment before responding, “I am not acquainted with you, so there is nothing for us to discuss. I apologize,” she said, her words laced with restraint. She knew Caroline’s intentions, and she wasn’t willing to waste her time on trivial matters.

However, Lara panicked. “Why are you being so rude, Nelly? My mother wants to talk to you. What’s wrong with your attitude?” she exclaimed, her voice tinged with frustration.

Nelly calmly glanced at Lara. “Are you suggesting that I must agree to chat with you? Do I not even have the right to refuse?” she questioned, her tone firm and unwavering.

“You…” Lara started to retort, but Caroline intervened, pulling her back and wearing a polite smile. “Ms. Jackson is correct. I acted hastily,” she admitted, her eyes still fixed on Nelly.

“Mom!” Lara protested, clearly displeased with her mother’s response.

Caroline maintained her silent gaze on Nelly, her smile holding a mysterious intrigue.

Ever observant, Nelly noticed this and respectfully nodded towards Caroline.

Just then, Alpha Kilian emerged from his meeting, his powerful presence filling the room. Spotting Nelly waiting outside, he hurried over, drawn to her like a moth to a flame.

Coincidentally, he walked into this scene of tension and curiosity.

As soon as Lara spotted Alpha Kilian, she approached him, hoping to redirect his attention. “Alpha Kilian,” she called out, her voice tinged with desperation.

He looked at her, his eyes piercing. “Aren’t you on break? Why are you in the office?” he questioned, his tone laced with authority.

“I passed by and came up to get some things,” Lara quickly explained, desperately trying to regain control of the situation.

At that moment, Alpha Kilian’s eyes fell upon Nelly, his intense gaze locked onto her.

Lara, astute as ever, quickly observed their interaction before saying, “Oh, right. Alpha Kilian, this is my mother.”

“Greetings, Alpha Morris,” Caroline grinned, her voice filled with a touch of flirtation. “It has been quite some time, but you have grown even more handsome.”

Returning her gaze, Alpha Kilian smiled, his eyes glittering with hidden meaning. “Thank you for the compliment. How have the past few days been?”

“Fine,” Caroline replied effortlessly, her words carefully calculated.

“I intended to treat you to a meal, but work has kept me too occupied to find any free time. If you stay for a few more days, I can properly host you then,” Alpha Kilian suggested, his voice tinged with a hint of ambiguity.

“Why don’t we have a meal today?” Caroline proposed, her eyes fixed on Nelly.

Alpha Kilian frowned, his gaze shifting from Nelly to Caroline. There was unspoken tension in the air.

“Ms. Jackson can join us,” Caroline invited, her voice dripping with sweet persuasion.

“No, thank you,” Nelly curtly refused, her tone final and distant. “I have work to attend to, so I must return to my office.”

As she spoke, she glanced at Alpha Kilian, her eyes holding a sense of mystery. “Alpha Morris, since you are busy, let us talk another day.” With that, she nodded respectfully and left, leaving behind a lingering enigma.

For some reason, an indescribable feeling stirred within Alpha Kilian as he watched her depart.

It felt as though if he let her go, she would vanish from his life as she had years ago.

“I regret that I cannot join you for a meal, Mrs. Gareth. I will treat you next time.” Before anyone could respond, Alpha Kilian followed after Nelly, driven by an unexplainable force.

“Alpha Kilian!” Lara called out, her voice filled with confusion and disbelief.

He didn’t even turn his head, leaving Lara standing there motionless, lost in her own thoughts.

Did I miss something? I haven’t been in the office for two days, but why does Alpha Kilian seem different now? What happened between them?

Still wearing a smile, Caroline gazed at Lara and placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. “Lara, no matter how upset you may feel, do not let it show on your face. Others may see you as a joke,” she advised, her voice full of cunning wisdom.

Lara scanned her surroundings, feeling a whirlwind of emotions. She tried to force a smile, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t hide the turmoil within her.

“Mom, what should I do? I feel like he’s growing more distant from me…” Lara whispered, her voice heavy with apprehension.

“There is still plenty of time. Have you forgotten what I told you?” Caroline asked, her tone reassuring and secretive.

A glimmer of hope appeared in Lara’s eyes as she looked at Caroline, her mother and confidante.

“But Nelly is not someone to be taken lightly. You must be cautious in the future,” Caroline warned, her voice laced with a subtle threat.

Lara nodded, her mind filled with a mix of determination and uncertainty.

“Nelly!” Alpha Kilian caught up to her outside the office and grabbed her hand, refusing to let her slip away.

Turning around, Nelly looked at him in surprise, her eyes filled with curiosity. “Why did you come out?” she questioned, her voice tinged with confusion.

Alpha Kilian took a deep breath, his eyes locked onto hers, their depths burning with intensity. “Didn’t you say you needed to talk to me?” he asked, his voice brimming with urgency.

Nelly glanced back at the building, momentarily caught off guard. “If you rush out like this, won’t it lead to misunderstandings?” she countered, her voice tinged with caution.

Whatever!

Unfazed by her response, Alpha Kilian pulled her along, his determination unwavering.

“Where are you taking me?” Nelly asked, her voice a mix of curiosity and uncertainty.

“Didn’t you say you needed to talk? We can find a place where no one is around,” Alpha Kilian replied, his voice filled with a sense of secrecy and urgency.

Nelly was left speechless, unsure of how to respond to his peculiar behavior.

Watching Alpha Kilian pull her further away, Nelly suddenly felt a strange sensation welling up within her heart.

“Alpha Kilian.” She tugged her hand back, her voice filled with determination. “What I want to say is simple. I’ll leave after I say it.”

Alpha Kilian turned around, his brooding gaze fixed on her, his eyes searching her very soul. “Very well. Speak,” he commanded, his voice firm and demanding.

“Were you the one responsible for what happened to Dave?” Nelly asked, her voice tinged with accusation.

He nodded, his gaze unwavering. “It was me.”

Startled by his direct admission, Nelly was momentarily at a loss for words, her emotions swirling within her.

“Regarding Mr. Yondel…”

“That was also me,” Alpha Kilian interrupted her sentence, his voice firm and unapologetic. “Is there anything else?”

Nelly looked up at him, her eyes searching for answers. All the prepared words she had vanished, leaving her vulnerable and uncertain.

“Why?” she blurted out, a mix of confusion and anger lacing her voice, unable to contain herself any longer.

“What do you think?” Alpha Kilian took a step forward, his tall figure casting a shadow over Nelly, his presence overwhelming and menacing.

Nelly pressed her lips together, her mind racing with a multitude of thoughts and emotions. After a few seconds of hesitation, she found her voice. “Regardless, I should express my gratitude to you.”

“And how do you plan to thank me?” Alpha Kilian’s voice dripped with intensity, his gaze piercing into Nelly’s very core, leaving her with nowhere to hide.

“You may propose any conditions,” Nelly replied matter-of-factly, her voice steady and resolute.

“Very well. I will inform you after careful consideration,” Alpha Kilian stated, his voice calm and calculated. He knew when to relent.

“I sought you out today to discuss Mr. Yondel. This matter has nothing to do with him,” Nelly explained, her voice filled with determination and unwavering resolve.