Chapter 118: Chapter 118

Chapter 118 Diana’s pov Under the bright and dazzling crystal chandelier, Nathan and William exchanged smiles, shaking hands amicably.

“Whoosh-”

Thunderous applause echoed through the entire auditorium.

Most faces displayed congratulatory smiles, celebrating the alliance of the strongest Pack and the most powerful business conglomerate.

Except for me, standing still below the stage.

Why?

Nathan clearly knew about the connection between William and Gummy Skull, so why would he collaborate with him?

I was utterly perplexed.

In a moment of realization, flashes of last night at the bar rushed through my mind.

Suddenly, everything became clear.

There are no such coincidences in the world-

Nathan just happened to be at the same bar at the same time as Ryley!

The actual situation was probably that Ryley accompanied William to that bar to meet Nathan, negotiating today’s collaboration.

No wonder!

No wonder, after the chance encounter with Nathan last night, he asked me if I was still investigating Gummy Skull!

The truth was revealed...

“Diana,” Nora, puzzled and confused, looked at me and asked, “Why would William collaborate with Alpha Nathan?”

At that moment, I saw one of Nathan’s subordinates approach him, whispering something in his ear.

Shortly after, Nathan exchanged pleasantries with William and quickly walked out of the auditorium.

I could hardly contain the impulse within me, so as Nathan left, I quickly moved my feet to catch up.

I had to find out, what was Nathan up to?

Nora grabbed me.

“Diana, where are you going?”

“I...” I came up with a random excuse, “I need to use the restroom.”

After saying that, I pulled away from Nora and hurried in the direction Nathan had left.

Exiting the auditorium, Nathan headed straight to the second–floor lounge.

Following behind him, I ascended the spiral staircase and took a left turn...

Suddenly, Nathan stopped in his tracks.

His subordinate, walking beside him, cast a deferential glance.

“Alpha?”

“You go ahead,” Nathan said indifferently.

The subordinate dared not ask more, swiftly walking towards the front.

Until the subordinate’s figure disappeared around another corner, Nathan’s voice echoed in the deserted corridor “Why are you following me?”

I didn’t intentionally conceal my footsteps.

I was here to confront him, so I remained composed and undisturbed.

“Why do you think I came to find you?” I threw the question back at him.

Nathan turned around, his amber eyes appearing profound in the dimly lit corridor.

I couldn’t discern the emotions in them.

We faced each other at a not–too–distant distance, and after about half a minute, Nathan spoke again.

He nonchalantly sneered.

“If you’re here to ask about William and me... yes, it’s true, just as you saw, we’re collaborating. I’ll be involved and support all his business activities from now on.” “Are you out of your mind?” I shouted, walking up to him, controlling my temper, and lowering my voice, “You know very well what kind of person William is! Why would you collaborate with him?”

“Then what?” Perhaps due to the shortened distance, Nathan’s emotions became clearer in my eyes–disdain, indifference, and... disgust!

“Do I.have to continue collaborating with you?” he coldly smirked, countering, “Do I didn’t intentionally conceal my footsteps.

I was here to confront him, so I remained composed and undisturbed.

“Why do you think I came to find you?” I threw the question back at him.

Nathan turned around, his amber eyes appearing profound in the dimly lit corridor.

I couldn’t discern the emotions in them.

We faced each other at a not–too–distant distance, and after about half a minute, Nathan spoke again.

He nonchalantly sneered.

“If you’re here to ask about William and me... yes, it’s true, just as you saw, we’re collaborating. I’ll be involved and support all his business activities from now on.” “Are you out of your mind?” I shouted, walking up to him, controlling my temper, and lowering my voice, “You know very well what kind of person William is! Why would you collaborate with him?”

“Then what?” Perhaps due to the shortened distance, Nathan’s emotions became clearer in my eyes–disdain, indifference, and... disgust!

“Do I have to continue collaborating with you?” he coldly smirked, countering, “Do you think you’re superior to William in any way?”

I was stunned, furrowing my brows.

“What are you talking about?”

“Diana, stop pretending,” Nathan looked down at me, “Not killing you is already the greatest kindness I can offer based on our past. If you’re smart, don’t provoke me again. As for my collaboration with William, I’ll say it again: don’t interfere, it has nothing to do with you. My fiancée has woken up, and I need to go see her now. I don’t have time to waste with you here.”

“No... don’t go, Nathan...” I grabbed him again and made a final attempt to persuade him, “Can’t you calm down? If you simply dislike me, you can retaliate against me. There’s no need to be with William “Nathan!”

Just then, a woman’s voice interrupted me.

Not far away, Avia had changed into a light blue fishtail gown, watching Nathan and 1. me.

When her gaze fell on my hand gripping Nathan’s, the surprise in her eyes instantly turned to anger.

She quickly approached me, and before I could react, she slapped me hard!

“Diana, you harlot, what are you doing clinging to my fiancé? Why do you always have to cling to Nathan?”

As she spoke, Avia raised her arm again.

However, this time, the slap never landed.

Nathan caught her.