MasukRue’s POV
The woman standing there was beautiful in a sharp, striking way. Long dark hair, red lips and eyes filled with unmistakable hostility. Something about her expression immediately made me uneasy.
She smiled faintly. “Allow me to introduce myself.”
Her gaze swept over me coldly.
Iris's POVI couldn't find words so I bowed deeply. "Thank you."Unfortunately...It took less than an hour for the entire department to learn the news. The moment I carried my belongings into my new office, conversations stopped.One senior researcher frowned. "That's her office? She's just an assistant."Another crossed his arms. "I've worked here for nine years. I still don't have one."Someone muttered, "My salary hasn't increased."A woman nearby scoffed. "Mine neither."By lunchtime, the whispers had become impossible to ignore."I heard her salary tripled.""In only three weeks? That's impossible.""There has to be another reason. I've never heard of assistants receiving offices."Neither had I. I quietly organized medical reports, pretending not to notice the stares through my office window.Later that afternoon, I walked into the staff lounge to refill my coffee and the room fell silent. The kind people used when they had been discussing someone.As I poured hot water into my
Iris's POVThe next morning, the events of yesterday still replayed endlessly in my mind. Kristian, my mate, was the CEO. Even now, it sounded unbelievable.When I arrived at the Medical Research Division, several colleagues were already working. I greeted everyone politely. A few nodded but most ignored me.I placed my bag beneath my desk and prepared to begin organizing the laboratory records. But before I could sit down, a familiar voice called out."Miss Iris."I looked up. It was one of the Human Resources assistants standing at the entrance."Mr. Lawson would like to see you."Several heads immediately turned.I nodded politely. "I'll come right away."The whispers began before I even reached the hallway."HR again. What does he want this time?""Does he personally supervise assistants now?"I lowered my head and continued walking.The Human Resources office occupied an entirely different wing of the building.When I knocked, Mr. Lawson smiled warmly. "Come in.""Good morning, M
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!"
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
Aiden’s POVThe meeting room reeked of desperation. It was subtle — a faint panic beneath every elder’s words and faces. But I could smell it clearly. They feared for our pack.“This new wave of virus is spreading faster than last time,” Vance said grimly, sliding a thick stack of papers across the







