Chapter 0143 Chapter 0143 Ella POV The look of anger on Davidâs face was unmistakableâa flash of raw frustration that settled into his tightened jaw. Silence lingered heavily over the crowd, the kind that raised far more questions than answers. If he had hoped to avoid drawing suspicion, he had failed spectacularly.
âYou said you wanted to assure us that there will be no disruptions to trades or alliances,â I said, breaking the silence with calm confidence. âI assume that extends to your contracts with other packs as well?â
A murmur of approval rippled through the onlookers. Davidâs grip on his composure seemed to slip, just for a moment, âYouâre not the type of man who breaks his contracts, now are you?â Alexander added, a subtle challenge in his voice.
David forced a strained smile, though his eyes held a glint of barelyâconcealed irritation. âOf course not,â he replied tightly. âIâd simply forgotten that contract even existed. After all, itâs for such a minor sum. Iâll pay it immediately to ensure it doesnât slip my mind again.â
âI think that would be best,â I replied smoothly. âThe sooner we settle things between us, completely free to focus solely on Amanda.â
the sooner youâll be Davidâs smile wavered, and as he glanced toward Amanda, His gaze darkened. I could feel the silent tension radiating from him, a quiet fury held in check by the watching crowd. We had accomplished exactly what we intended: making a statement that couldnât be ignored.
Amanda stepped forward, her eyes flashing as she directed someone at the edge of the pagoda. âGo now and get the deed for the land in question,â she ordered, her voice firm. âCity Hall is just across the street. It shouldnât take you long Then she turned to me with a practiced smile. âYouâre absolutely right, Ella. I want and David severed, so we can focus entirely on starting our lives together.â
y connection between you David took a deep breath, his gaze sweeping across the crowd, now filled with critical eyes. âSo, are there any other questions?â
he asked, attempting a casual tone.
A sternâlooking older Alpha with dark eyes stepped forward. âCan we assume Lunar Lake will be responsible for the debts incurred by the Gray River pack?â
âYes,â another voice chimed in. âWill this merger truly combine both packs?â
Davidâs smile faltered. âYes, there will be a full merger when I officially take over as Alpha after my father retires. I will, of course, take responsibility for any outstanding debts.â
Despite his measured words, the tension in his jaw revealed his irritation. He scanned the crowd again. This obviously wasnât how he pictured this going. âAny other questions?â Silence followed though the expressions around us were anything but neutral.
Then, David nodded, wrapping his arm around Amanda. âIn that case, Iâd like to thank you all for being here and offer a bit of advice,â he announced, his gaze sliding pointedly toward me. âThe beauty of the fated mate bond canât be overstated. I advise everyone here to remind their children to wait for the one who is truly meant for them. Donât be lured by mere infatuation for the wrong woman.
Davidâs eyes lingered on me before flicking to Alexander, who visibly stiffened at the veiled insult. âThe wrong woman can cause unimaginable harm to your life,â David said, his tone thick with accusation.
+25 BONUS Chapter 0143 Alexanderâs voice cut through the crowd, calm yet resonant âAnd itâs wise to caution your daughters about deceptive men,â he replied smoothly, his gaze steady on David. âSometimes, intentions arenât what they seem.â A murmur spread through the crowd, whispers charged with tension. Alexanderâs words hung in the air. The tension broke as a young man dashed up to the pagoda, clutching a stack of papers in his hands, his breath coming fast from the hurried sprint.
David snatched the papers from the young man, who promptly handed him a pen. With a few quick, irritated strokes, David signed in several places, then looked up, his eyes hard. âI just need your signature, Ella, and then this will be over.â
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