LOGINRue’s POV
Across the room, Aiden still stood as if the floor was holding him in place. Haven’s posture, by contrast, was alert. Her gaze darted between me and Aiden.
I had known this confrontation would come. I simply hadn’t known it would be public.
Reporters, invited under the pretense of covering the CDC negotiations, had inst
Kristian's POVFive hours later, the address finally came to an end but my heart and wolf weren't satisfied. I had abruptly organized this meeting months before its scheduled date because I couldn't wait until I came to this particular headquarters.Pillar Holdings was one of my three global companies but was under my beta Harrison control. I had practically left him in charge for years until I had randomly come across a job application as I was doing a spot check on our hiring team portal.The name Iris suddenly caught my attention and I ordered my Beta Harrison to find a job for her in the company. Though he was confused, he still did it. A month later, I told him we should have the Pillar Holding meeting and as expected, he had been even more confused.I hadn't told him the real reason for
Iris's POVA few minutes after the CEO had gone upstairs, a sharp notification echoed throughout the floor. I checked my company issued phone and on it read….NOTICE TO ALL EMPLOYEESAll work is suspended immediately. Every employee is required to attend the CEO's address in the Grand Social Hall. Attendance is mandatory.The laboratory instantly erupted into conversation.The CEO’s address was supposed to take place in three months' time. This abrupt meeting was unplanned.My team quickly straightened their uniforms and headed toward the elevators. I followed behind them.The Grand Social Hall occupied nearly the entire twentieth floor. By the time I arrived, hundreds of employees were already lining up outside.I scanned my access card across the security gate but a red light flashed. I frowned and tried again. But my access was denied.The security guard looked apologetic."I'm sorry. Ground-floor assistants don't have clearance for executive assemblies.""I received the company
Iris's POVI had officially worked at Pillar Holdings for three weeks.Every morning, I woke up before sunrise in my tiny rented room, changed into the same few sets of cheap office clothes I had managed to buy after receiving my first paycheck, and caught the city bus to work.The journey took almost an hour.By the time I reached the headquarters, expensive cars were already pulling into the parking lot. I never paid much attention to them. After all, I wasn't one of those people, I was just an assistant.Pillar Holdings was unlike any company I had ever imagined. The building itself felt like a city. Thousands of employees worked inside. Scientists, doctors, lawyers, engineers, business executives, security personnels and many more.I worked on the ground floor in the Medical Research Division. Officially, my title was Medical Research Assistant. But in reality...I did everything.I sorted laboratory samples, organized patient reports, sterilized equipment, prepared research file
Iris's POV"I still doubt they'd hire me.""You're not losing anything by trying."The first woman sighed. "I suppose."As they stood to leave, the brown-haired woman noticed my nearly empty bowl, and how fast I had finished the contents inside. Our eyes met briefly. Without saying anything, she walked to the cashier."I'd like to pay for her meal too."I quickly stood. "No! You don't have to!"She smiled warmly. "Just let me handle it."Before I could object again, she'd already left.I hurried after her. "Wait!"
Iris's POVThe excitement I had felt stepping off the train disappeared within minutes. My backpack still hung over my shoulder but everything important was gone.I searched every pocket over and over again, hoping I had simply misplaced them, but the truth was someone had cleaned me out before I even realized it.I laughed bitterly. "So much for surviving on my own."For a brief moment, I considered calling Mom. I had memorized her number. All I needed was a borrowed phone and she and Dad would have me home before sunset.But I clenched my fists.The first challenge was finding somewhere to sleep. By late evening, I stood outside a modest family-owned hotel near the train station. I contemplated for a while before I entered.The elderly owner smiled politely. "Checking in?""I..." I hesitated. "I would be but….""My cash and credit cards were stolen."His smile faded sympathetically."I don't have any money right now. But..." I straightened my shoulders. "If you let me stay tonight,
Iris's POVOver the following weeks, we argued politely then stubbornly. Every morning I left the estate carrying a folder of resumes, never revealing my identity to anyone. Every afternoon I returned with exactly the same folder.I got no job offers, interviews or calls. Some companies politely declined and others never replied.A month passed and the excitement I'd felt after graduation slowly disappeared.I spoke less and less, especially with Mom. I couldn't bear seeing the worry in her eyes.Every evening she asked, "Any news?" and every evening I answered, "Not today."One rainy afternoon I returned home soaked from head to toe. Another rejection letter rested inside my bag.
Aiden’s POVThen the screen lit up and everyone was silent.At first, no one spoke. The footage was unmistakably real, unedited, captured from a low angle that shook slightly with every movement. I recognized Rue’s voice before I even saw her face.“Before you even spout whatever it is you want to
Rue’s POV“You’re dismissed,” the old Alpha said firmly. “And don’t think for a second I’ll recommend you elsewhere. This pack needs no man who can’t tell right from wrong.”The butler fell to his knees, his forehead nearly touching the ground. “Please, Alpha! Mercy! I’ve served this household for
Rue’s POVBy the time I returned home that afternoon, I was so tired I wanted to sleep. I’d barely stepped past the threshold when I heard the faint clatter of cleaning tools from the corridor.I frowned.I took a few steps cautiously, wondering who would be at my house. Because except for my frien
Haven’s POVThe moment Aiden disappeared behind the bathroom door, steam already beginning to hiss from the shower, I sighed.All that trembling, that pitiful sobbing, the soft quiver in my voice—gone. In its place came a quiet meditation of the previous events.He had looked at me with confusion t







