Free Web NovelChapter 150: Chapter 150 Doubting Heart
The accusations swirled around the ballroom, growing louder with each passing moment. Most voices condemned Sylvia without hesitation, their judgment swift and merciless.
"I can’t believe it! She doesn’t look like that type of person. How could she do something so terrible?"
"Exactly! She’s talented and beautiful—why would she need to be a homewrecker?" frёewebnoѵēl.com
"I’ve heard that geniuses often have strange perversions. Could Sylvia be that kind of person?"
"ENOUGH!" Morgana finally roared, her patience completely shattered.
The crowd fell silent, momentarily stunned by her outburst. These people were crossing every line, condemning someone they knew nothing about based on malicious gossip.
When they recovered from their shock, the whispers started again, now directed at Morgana.
"That’s Sylvia’s best friend, isn’t it?"
"Nobody even mentioned her friend. Why is she reacting so strongly?"
"If you ask me, she’s acting guilty. I know her type all too well."
The crowd nodded in agreement, emboldened by each other’s certainty. Even the woman in the red dress looked triumphant.
See? This was exactly what happened to women who destroyed relationships. They never escaped consequences. The crowd’s judgment was proof that everyone could see through Sylvia’s façade.
From her hidden position, Selene was practically glowing with satisfaction. Cici was proving to be quite the valuable asset. The woman in red delivered her lines with such conviction that sometimes even Selene found herself almost believing them. Her expressions were masterfully convincing.
Selene mentally noted to reward Cici later. Finding such a capable minion was rare—someone who could execute her plans so perfectly deserved special treatment. That way, Cici would remain motivated to help achieve Selene’s objectives.
Hearing Selene’s soft laughter, Cici took tiny steps to move closer, trying to minimize her presence. She’d learned quickly not to cross Selene, understanding all too well the woman’s volatile temper. Who knew what might happen if she truly angered her?
Selene couldn’t help but chuckle at Cici’s obvious fear. "Relax. Why are you so concerned? I only asked you to buy hot coffee, not sacrifice your life. If you’re uncomfortable with these tasks, I can always find someone else."
"No, no! Please let me handle it," Cici quickly assured her, desperate to remain in Selene’s good graces. "I have experience now. I promise to do even better next time."
The commotion finally caught Alpha Astra’s attention. She had been engaged in obligatory small talk with influential business associates when the noise from this corner of the room began to overpower even the event’s background music.
Upon realizing the source, Alpha Astra immediately strode toward them. "What is all this commotion about? We are at a formal gathering. Everyone, maintain your dignity! Remember, this is a pack event—act accordingly."
She moved as if to usher Sylvia away from the scene.
A wave of relief washed over Sylvia at her mother’s arrival. She had feared Alpha Astra might not intervene, or worse, immediately side against her without hearing the facts. Instead, her mother’s first instinct appeared to be protecting her daughter’s dignity and reputation.
Emotion tightened Sylvia’s throat, her eyes growing moist. Her relationship with Alpha Astra was complicated—fractured by years of misunderstandings and perceived favoritism. Yet Sylvia understood the tremendous pressure her mother had faced running the company alone all these years.
Despite their differences, Sylvia harbored no desire for conflict with her mother. She didn’t want to be a burden; she simply wanted Alpha Astra to embrace who she truly was and find some measure of happiness.
But Selene wasn’t about to let this opportunity slip away.
"Mother," she interjected coldly, "why not resolve this right here? With so many witnesses, there’s no hiding from this situation anyway."
Her words triggered the crowd’s renewed interest.
"That’s right! She seduced someone else’s mate, and she thinks she can just walk away? We all saw what happened—you owe us an explanation!" someone shouted.
The woman in the red dress grew particularly vehement, her anger escalated to the point where she appeared ready to remove her shoe and hurl it at Sylvia’s face.
Morgana watched the woman’s unhinged behavior with growing alarm. "You deranged woman! What nonsense are you spewing?" freeweɓnøvel.com
"Deranged?" The woman’s lips curved into a dangerous smile. "If that’s what you want to call me, so be it. I have nothing to lose."
Alpha Astra had initially hoped to dismiss the situation, but the crowd was growing more agitated by the second. She’d already exchanged uncomfortable glances with several important clients. This matter would have to be addressed publicly—there was no avoiding it now.
She shot Selene a withering glare. If not for her intervention, Sylvia could have been quietly removed from this hostile environment. But it was too late for that now.
Selene caught her mother’s glare but remained utterly unconcerned. She would pay any price necessary to see Sylvia humiliated and removed from her position. Nothing else mattered.
Alpha Astra took a deep breath, her expression grave as she turned to Sylvia. "Sylvia, tell me the truth. Did you do what they’re accusing you of?"
Seducing her sister’s mate?
"Mother, even you don’t believe me?" The betrayal in Sylvia’s voice was unmistakable.
Alpha Astra sighed heavily. "It’s not that I don’t believe you. But with so many witnesses, if I dismiss these allegations without proper consideration, I’d be doing everyone else a disservice."
"I didn’t do it," Sylvia stated firmly.
"Then why would these people make such claims?" Alpha Astra’s brow furrowed with displeasure. "Sometimes you need to consider your own behavior rather than simply blaming others."
"Why isn’t anyone questioning your sister? There must be something you did to provoke these accusations."
Sylvia’s eyes widened in disbelief. Was this really her mother speaking? How could she so quickly take the side of strangers instead of defending her own daughter?
"Mother, I’ve told you it wasn’t me. Why would you say such things in front of everyone?" The hurt in Sylvia’s voice was palpable, her eyes rimmed with red as she met her mother’s gaze.
"If it wasn’t you, then why are these allegations surfacing? Did you meet with your sister’s fiancé privately?" Alpha Astra recalled the incident at the mansion.
