The Alpha King's Contracted Luna (Ava and Grayson)
My Billionaire King 51

Chapter 51

-Ava's POV-,

"No."

The word echoed in my mind, morphing into a steady resolve as I stood between the two of them. “No,” I repeated, my voice cutting through "You really

don't want to cause a scene,” Madam Raquel's voice dripped with a mix of authority and threat. She had a striking resemblance to my moth She reminded me vaguely of my mother, if my mother didn't consider friends a liability. They would've been a perfect match.

I took a step closer, unwavering. “This is my dress. I'm going to walk out of here with it–

packed however you package outgoing dresses-

and tomorrow, I'm wearing this to my wedding. End of discussion."

“I think it's cute that you think you can-” Monica began, her smug tone igniting my fury.

"I wasn't talking to you,” I snapped, cutting her off, “and I didn't give you permission to speak to me.”

Turning back to Madam Raquel, I pressed on. "I don't know exactly what happened here, but I'm guessing your manipulative daughter some “Preach,” Isabella cheered from the sidelines, her enthusiasm almost making me smile despite the situation.

Madam Raquel's icy demeanor hardened further, reflecting the contempt in Monica's eyes. “While your speech was moving, I told you it was “Fine,” I shot back, adrenaline pumping through my veins. “I'll follow you right now. Show me the receipt for this dress. If you can prove it's p Madam Raquel's expression shifted to one of fury, and a silent exchange of glances passed between her and Monica. I sensed the tension, My mouth dropped open. Five hundred thousand dollars? There was no way I could pay that. Even though Grayson could, it wasn't like he' A familiar, icy voice cut through the room. “If the two of you are going

to wallow in your stupidity and pettiness, you could've at least made the dress actually expensive."

$500,000 wasn't expensive?

now

toward Grayson, who was

tanding at the entrance, his gaze fixed on Monica with an intensity I blinked as heads turned that made the room drop ten degrees. I recogn "Mr. Blackwood," Madam Raquel stammered, her voice dripping with unease, while Monica took an unsteady step backward.

Grayson's gaze slid to her. "I told you before-if I'm ever unfortunate enough to be in the same room as me."

you,

don't speak to

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Madam Raquel's mouth snapped shut. His gaze shifted to Monica. "I warned you to stay away from me and not to test my patience."

“I-”

“Don't interrupt me when I'm speaking.” His eyes flashed, and he took a step forward. “Your belongings are outside my estate, where they b

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So, he didn't know that Elaine had handed her apartment over to Monica. I glanced at him, taking in the cold resolve etched across his featu

In that moment, I should have been furious with him for springing everything on me like this without even talking to me first but

all I could manage was a nod, even as heat rushed to my cheeks. The room felt stifling, the air thick with tension. For added emphasis, Isab

I cleared my throat, looking away to compose myself. Grayson turned to Eliza. "Pay for the dress, whatever it costs."

Then, he looked back at Monica and Madam Raquel, who had both shrunk backward. "You're already on my radar. Families dying together days. Don't test me."

And with that, he turned and strode out.

Monica shot me a hateful look before stomping away, and Madam Raquel, trying to save face, muttered, "The dress will be prepared for you Isabella practically squealed with glee, rushing over. "Oh my goddess, that was hot. I need to replace myself a billionaire."

I forced a smile, still staring after Grayson, while the attendant cautiously approached, saying the dress needed to be packed. Eliza glanced "What's wrong?" I asked her.

"He's going to fire me. I brought you here. I didn't know there was history. I wouldn't have-❞

"It's fine,” I assured her. “I'll talk to him. He won't fire you. Let me just change, and you handle the payment."

She nodded, and Isabella helped me out of the dress, babbling the whole time. "We need some serious cleansing rituals after this. Bride in I you have to admit..."

"Yes, I know, it was hot." I rolled my eyes playfully. "But $500,000 isn't expensive?"

She laughed. “Honey, billionaires have a whole other concept of expensive.' Now, let's get this off. This place is dripping with bad energy. W "What about your bridesmaid dresses for you and Eliza?”

"Don't worry, we'll figure it out."

Once I was back in my own clothes, we headed outside. My eyes found him instantly. Grayson was leaning against his car, glancing at his p I sighed, and Isabella nodded in encouragement as I walked over to him. When I was close, he spoke. “It's a beautiful dress.”

Heat crept up my face, but I held it together. I needed to set some boundaries. "You shouldn't have

moved up the wedding. It's not right-and sending a magical note? You could've just called."

He didn't hesitate. "I know."

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I blinked, surprised by his quick agreement. “So, why did you?”

"Because,” he replied, his voice cold and almost rehearsed, "you've been a distraction since I met you. I can't afford distractions. I want the

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The bluntness stung more than I cared to admit, but I swallowed it down, nodding. "Fine. Just one more thing: I chose this boutique because He gave a curt nod. "Noted."

Silence hung between us, tènse and heavy. We stared at each other, neither willing to break the gaze. I took a step to turn away, but before me back with a force that sent my heart racing.

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I opened my mouth to question him, to know what he was doing, but he didn't give me the chance. In one swift motion, he pulled me close,

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