[Elinor's POV]The argument between Vonnie and I continued. I just wanted to shop in peace, but why didn't she just let me pass. Vonnie seemed to get even more emotional when she heard my last words. There seemed to be something wrong here. Maybe what I said was different from reality. I was just saying what I had seen in the past."Your words are very funny and show your ignorance, Elinor. You thought I was with Tom? Hah... you've been gullible since school. It's still the same today." Vonnie was gyrating her waist, and looked like she wanted to wear me out until she was satisfied.Suddenly, from behind me came someone who made Vonnie smile and pulled her in front of me. It was Adam, my school friend too, but we weren't close. I saw them so close and looking intimate in front of me."What's going on?" Adam asked Vonnie.Vonnie told Adam about what we were arguing about here. However, not a single word was said as it happened. I was getting annoyed and wanted to leave this place immed

[Elinor's POV]I felt very close to Mia. She was now like a friend to me. Not only is she a good listener, Mia always protects me wherever I go. It seems like Thane really doesn't want anything to happen to me while outside the penthouse.Right now, I think it's enough to sit and talk together. I stand back up and show Mia around again. This place still had a lot of room to explore."Mia, let's walk around some more. We've already filled our stomachs, so we're full of energy to walk around again."Mia smiled at my words, and we walked out of the café after paying. We continued walking around once again. This time I saw a flower shop, where there were some flowers that I really liked. I quickened my pace to get to the front of the shop.A shopkeeper came up to me as I stood in front. He smiled and greeted me kindly. Then asked, "What flowers are you looking for, Miss?"I noticed a basket of lily and daisy flowers. Without me saying anything, the flower guard explained the meaning of th

[POV 3]In his current place, Thane was wracked with anxiety and worry for his partner. His mind was unsettled, especially as he sensed what Elinor was going through. Several times, Thane asked Mike about the problems they were facing. "Isn't it over yet?" he asked for the umpteenth time.Hearing the same question, Mike grumbled, "What's wrong? Why are you repeating the same question from a few minutes ago? Did something happen?""It's not me, it's Elinor. I'm feeling very uneasy. I'm sure she's feeling this way." Thane walked back and forth, giving Mike a headache."Enough! You should call them if you're worried. Doesn't Elinor have a cell phone too? Why don't you ask her directly?" asked Mike, who was now feeling uncomfortable with Thane's attitude.Sure enough, before Thane could contact one of Elinor's bodyguards, a phone call came in, and Thane immediately answered it."Tell me! What's going on?" Thane asked without preamble."Sir, there were three people who approached Madame.

[POV 3]Liam's eyes slowly opened. He felt something strange about himself at the moment. For some reason, Elinor's face always came to mind. He moved as he held his head, which still felt bruised. Last night, he remembered drinking a few bottles until he got drunk. He was not feeling very good at the moment. Especially when he recalled Juan's words about Thane, who had given Elinor a sign. At that moment, Liam cursed and cursed what Thane got."Damn it! Why should he always be lucky?! Let's see, after this, I will take Elinor from you, Thane. I'll beat you and kill you so I can have everything you have. I'm not willing to let you be happy while I have to feel the pain here." Liam spoke as if Thane was in front of him.Liam remembered that Elinor came from the auction in the city center. He also knew what Elinor's past was like. However, Liam still did not expect that she had been the mate of his enemy all this time. His heart ached as if unwilling to see Elinor's happiness in Thane'

[POV 3]Tasha left Liam alone for now. Looking from a distance, watching, and waiting for the right time to step in to be the woman who is there when needed. Tasha didn't want to ruin the atmosphere because of her rushed presence. Even though she knew she could come in at any time and be by Liam's side as an entertainer.Her plan was to win Liam's heart, to make him forget about Alpha's other lovers. Although it would actually be difficult to do, Tasha had the determination to carry out the plan to get what she wanted."Just watch, Liam. You'll turn your back on Elinor and choose me. I won't let you get that woman. She doesn't deserve a man like you." Tasha continued to mutter as if she wanted everything to happen according to the path she had set.Tasha showed up at Liam's residence. She came as if nothing had happened and acted calmly even though her heart was still unstable. Tasha's heartbeat could be felt by Liam and made him ignore her.The woman was aware of the attitude shown b