Chapter 4
Harper was frozen on her spot.
There was a very panÃcky look on her face.
Yet Daran didnât notice her reaction. He was still deep into his thoughts.
When Janet and Harper were abducted by rogues, the Diaz called him because they didnât have that much cash at hand.
So he immediately asked his Beta to prepare that 200 million and send the money to the Diaz.
Yet weirdly, only Harper returned safe and sound.
Janet was nowhere to be found.
When his own army arrived, they couldnât even locate Janetâs body. It was like she completely vanished on Earth.
Daran always believed that Janet was alive, which was why he continued searching for her over the 6 months.
He didnât want Janet as his Luna, but he also didnât want her to die.
And one thing kept baffling him over all these times-
Why did those rogues release Harper but keep Janet specifically?
It didnât make any sense.
Harper gulped down nervously and forced out a smile, âDonât let such small things bother you Alpha. You know Janet. She has always been narrowâminded. She was probably just getting back at you because you rejected her, especially since she now has Alpha Casper behind her back.â
Daran furrowed and shook those thoughts out of his mind.
âLetâs go. The opening gala was about to begin,â he said coolly.
Daran walked away.
When he was not looking, a vicious look finally appeared on Harperâs face.
Harper couldnât help but clenched her fists in fury.
Janetâ¦that lucky bitch!
She couldnât let Janet come between her and Daran right now. She was so close to making him marry her!
She had to find a way to sabotage Janetâs image in front of Daran againâ¦
The opening gala began at 7 p.m.
The grand hall was packed with Alphas and officers from packs across the world.
As the host of the night, Casper first made a welcoming speech. Then he came to Janet and took her hand into the dancefloor.
With beautiful music playing in the background, they danced the first song.
All guestsâ eyes were on them.
Alpha Casper had always been the center of attention. But Janet received more attention tonight.
Everyone was curious about this strange and beautiful lady.
ââ¦Who is Alpha Casperâs date for tonight? I havenât heard he had found his mate.â
âShe must be someone noble. I bet she must be an Alphaâs daughter.â
âGod! Just look at her. Any man would kill to be with her.â
Those low mutterings traveled to Harperâs ears.
Harper almost failed at keeping the smile on her face.
What were these idiots talking about?
Noble and beautiful her ass!
If she could, she really wanted those people to see how her sister was punched to halfâdeath by John, or how she bent down to polish her fatherâs shoes like a lowly maid!
Janet had changed simply because she got lucky and landed an Alpha.
She could be just like her as soon as she married Daran.
Harper turned her face to Daran.
Yet she was furious to find that Daran was also staring at Janet.
Even though the look on his face was very gloomy.
On the dancefloor.
Casperâs eyes traveled across the crowd, and he leaned down to Janetâs ear and whispered, âYour exâmate is darting me some very nasty looks right now.â
Janet smiled.
âLet him stare,â she said indifferently. âWhat can he do about it?â
Casper chuckled, âHe probably thinks Iâm your lover and is having a major jealousy/regretful moment.â
âNo, he is not.â Janet lowers her eyes. âHe had never paid me any attention.â
She used to work so hard just to have Daranâs eyes linger on her a little longer.
But now. She didnât care anymore.
When the first song finished, all guests poured into the dancefloor and the ball officially began.
Janet felt a little thirsty, so she went to the bar to get something to drink.
And thatâs when a weak, slightly trembling voice came behind her back:
ââ¦Sister?â
Janet slowly turned around to face Harper with a cold look on her face.
âThe Diaz disowned me already. They said very clearly to rogues that they only wanted you as their daughter,â she reminded Harper.
âSo you should now address me as Miss or Lady Janet like everyone else in the BloodMoon Pack does.â
Harper paused, her lips twitching uglily.
Then she quickly put on another fake smile, âAnywayâ¦Iâm here to remind you of that precious necklace you took on our picnic trip 6 months ago. Remember?â
Janet let out a snort, âWhat about it?â
Harper takes another step closer, with tears forming in her eyes.
âIâ¦I just want you to return that necklace to meâ¦â Harper sobbed desperately. âIt was our motherâs dowry, and you just took it without asking. It got lost and mom held me responsibleâ¦Please Janet, just give it backâ¦Will you?â
Despite Harperâs pitiful gesture, her voice was very loud.
It soon attracted many peopleâs attention from nearby.
Sensing that people were staring, Harper raised her volume even higher:
âYou could abandon our family all you want, but how could you take our motherâs dowry? What did you do with it? Did you exchange it for money? Is it how you disguised yourself as a noble lady and be with Alpha Casper?â
Harperâs accusation echoed across the room.
Many guests started to whisper:
ââ¦Did you hear it? She sold her motherâs dowry just to seduce Alpha Casper!â
âHow vain is she!â
âI originally thought she was nice. But guess I was wrong.
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Harper takes another step closer, with tears forming in her eyes.
âIâ¦I just want you to return that necklace to meâ¦â Harper sobbed desperately. âIt was our motherâs dowry, and
you just took it without asking. It got lost and mom held me responsibleâ¦Please Janet, just give it backâ¦Will you?â
Despite Harperâs pitiful gesture, her voice was very loud.
It soon attracted many peopleâs attention from nearby.
Sensing that people were staring, Harper raised her volume even higher:
âYou could abandon our family all you want, but how could you take our motherâs dowry? What did do with it? Did you exchange it for money? Is it how you disguised yourself as a noble lady and be with Alpha Casper?â
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Harperâs accusation echoed across the room.
Many guests started to whisper:
â¦Did you hear it? She sold her motherâs dowry just to seduce Alpha Casper!â
âHow vain is she!â
âI originally thought she was nice. But guess I was wrong.
Amidst all whisperings, Janet still seemed calm.
She looked down at Harper and asked word by word:
âYou accused me of stealing it?â
Harper was intimidated by Janetâs strong aura. She quivered slightly and murmured, âYesâ¦â
âThe sapphire necklace they kept in the safe in their room?â
Janet stared sharply at Harper and snapped:
âThe room you all forbidden me to go in? The safe only you knew the password of? Now who is the real thief here Harper?!â
Harper was mortified.
She couldnât face Janetâs sharp gaze.
She wanted to step back but she tripped on herself and fell to the floor.
Collapsed on the ground, Harperâs face blushed in embarrassment. Then she quickly clenched her chest and cried out sadly:
âItâs OK if you donât want to admit to itâ¦but why did you push me?â
Janet clearly saw her tripped herself.
Yet people standing nearby didnât know what exactly happened. They all frowned at Janet disapprovingly as though Janet was the bully.
Right at this moment, Daran pushed through the crowd in long strides and arrived at the scene.
He crouched down and held Harperâs shoulders. Harper immediately buried her face in his chest and
burst into tears.
Daran snapped up glaring at Janet and hissed:
âAre you bullying Harper again? You havenât changed at all Janet⦠You are still so vicious and evil!â