CHAPTER 178
I entered Duminic’s mansion with my head held high. The structure was more castle than house. This was where the Alpha King lived?
estate look like a modest cabin??
A butter appeared out of nowhere. “Miss Bennett, please follow me. Alpha Blackwood is expecting you“!!
[followed lam through several hallways until we reached a massive dont Dominic was waiting in what appeared to be his office
“Make yourself at home. I’ll have someone prepare a room for you!
Thaned to face him directly “Let’s get down to business. No need for pleasantnes or pretending this is some kind of social visit. Your
get revenge on Lucas and Clara, and I’m here to accept that offer.
Dominic raised an eyebrow Tight down to business. No preliminanes about how they destroyed your apartment and got you fired within 24 hours of meeting you again
And I’m here to make sure they pay for it, I stated firmly. “There’s no need for pleasantries.“X
Dominic stared at me and shook his head, “You don’t have to put up this tough front with me, Evelyn. I saw what they did to you“ll
I chuckled. “Let’s just go straight to business.7)
Dominic nodded, opening a drawer and pulling out a folder
“Thad my legal team draw up some papers. Standard manage contract with the necessary clauses for claiming your birthright
Estared at him. “You were that confident. I’d agree? These are already drawn up.“8
A knowing smile played on his lips. “I was confident you’d run out of options. There’s a difference
arrogance irritated me but he wasn’t wrong. “Well, before I sign anything, I have conditions,” I pushed the folder aside without opening
Dominic leaned back in his chair Texpected as much. Let me start with mine. First, you must move in here immediately. The Alpha heir can’t be seen living in some randown apartment.”
Tine,” Lagreed. “What else?
“We announce dur engagement and marry within a week. The council won’t recognize your claim otherwise.”
4 nodded reluctantly. “Continue.“)
“In public, we act like a couple madly in love. No cold shoulders, no visible tension. The pack needs to believe this union is genuine.” “That wont be a problem,” Land. “I con fake it.
And finally, you share my bed “X
I shot to my feet. Absolutely notta
I slowly sat back down. Fine. But that leads to my first condition. No physical intimacy unless absolutely
He held up his hands with an amused expression. “I meant my room, Evelyn. For appearances Í III sleep on the couch if necessary, but the staff need to believe we’re a real couple. Rumors spread fast in pack territories
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Dominic’s lips twitched. “Agreed. Though we’ll need to be convincing in public.“%
“Minimal physical contact, I insisted. “Hand–holding and the occasional forehead kiss at most”
“The public will expect more from an engaged couple, he argued.
Fine. Check kisses too, but that’s 1177
“We’ll see,” he murmured and I chose to ignore the challenge in his tone.X
“Third, I want to keep appearing as Evelyn to Lucas and Clara, but I need a different face as the Blackthom heir.“X
“You want to lead a double life?” Dominic looked confused “Why?”!
Hleaned forward. “Because I want to build their hopes up with the Blackthorn heir, then watch their faces when they realize they’ve been courting favor with the woman they deemed worthless.”
“And also I need to be taken seriously as the Blackthom heir. If everyone sees me as just Lucas’s rejected mate, they’ll never respect me.“%
Dominic studied me for a moment, then nodded. “That’s actually quite brilliant. But why not just reveal yourself as the Blackthom heir to them directly? Wouldn’t that be more satisfying?”
I leaned forward. “Because I want them to suffer slowly, I want Lucas to see me thriving without him while also fearing the heir who holds power over his future. When the time is right, I’ll reveal that both women he’s been dealing with are me.“X
A slow smile spread across Dominic’s face. “I underestimated you, Evelyn.“1”
“Most people do. That’s their mistake I reached for the folder and opened IL. “So you’ll help me?“!!
“Of course. How were you thinking of disquising yourself?“)
“A wig would be a start. Do you have access to professional makeup artists? Someone who could completely transform my appearance?” Dominic smiled. “I have the best in the business on speed dial. They can make you unrecognizable even to those who know you well!!
“Now, when do we announce our engagement?
“Five days from now We’ll host a formal gathering here and invite all pack leaders. It’s customary when announcing a royal union. “Of course. Il need that disguise ready by then
11:20 AM c c
“Consider it done” He extended his hand across the desk “Do we have a deal?”)
I hesitated only briefly before taking his hand. “Deal”
We both signed the documents. As Dominic gathered the papers, he added, “And don’t worry about those social media posts. I have them all taken down, and anyone who dares to repost them will regret it.“X
True to his word, by the next moming, every negative post about me had vanished from Wolf Net. It was as if they never existed. The power of the Alpha King was terrifying
The next five days passed by quickly. Mia moved into the estate as well, claiming she couldn’t miss the wedding of the century Together, we went shopping for the perfect gown for the engagement gala and wedding li
“I still can’t believe you’re marrying Dominic Blackwood,” Min squealed as I tried on the fifth dress
“It’s just business,” I reminded heel
On the night of the engagement, I sat nervously as the makeup artist Dominic had hired worked her magic. My hair was placed below a blonde wig instead of my natural dark brown. The makeup changed my appearance);
“Last touch the makeup artist placed colored contacts in my eyes changing them from brown to a striking green.
Mia gasped behind me. “Eve, you look… incredible. No one will recognize you”
I stood up and smoothed down the white gown I’d chosen. The transformation was complete, Evelyn Bennett was gone, replaced by the rightful heir of Blackthorn
Looking at my reflection one last time, I whispered, “Revenge has never looked so good,”
