The Alpha King's Contracted Luna (Ava and Grayson)
My Billionaire King 67

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Chapter 67

-Ava's POV-

I glared at the sleek, black car parked out front, grinding my tech as I

felt my irritation flare up. Just seeing it there, polished to perfection, was enough to set me off again. This entire situation was ridiculous. I w and Grayson had just managed to take my already foul mood and twist it into something darker.

“Wow, the car must have really pissed you off,” Mikayla's voice came from beside me, her tone light with a mischievous smile that made me

I sighed, shaking my head. "It's not the car, Mikayla. It's the person who sent it.”

"The billionaire?"

"How many times have I told you to stop calling him that I crossed my arms, my

voice laced with frustration. “Yes, he's the one I'm mad at. And now I'm even more pissed because he's throwing his money in my face, like Mikayla sighed dreamily, clearly unfazed by my frustration. “I wish someone would apologize to me with a car. I'd marry him right on the spo If only she knew the half of it. My mind raced back to the way he'd orchestrated this little spectacle, leaving strict orders with my supervisor made my blood boil even more.

“Are you keeping the car?” Mikayla's voice jolted me back to the present, and I turned to glare at her.

"Of course

e not."

“So can I have it?” She grinned, clearly enjoying this

"No"

She laughed, unfazed by my glare. "It was worth a shot. So, you're sure you don't want anything to do with the car or, you know, anything th

I sighed heavily, rubbing my temples. “Yes, Mikayla. I'm going to call and have them take it back. I'm not interested in whatever stunt he's try

"Okay, then you won't mind if I take this note I found stuck between the

doors.” She held up a folded piece of paper with a glint of triumph in her eyes

1 blinked, my annoyance flaring again. "What note?"

"Nuh-

uh, Dr. Pierce. You said you didn't want anything to do with it." She unfolded the paper with exaggerated slowness, grinning. “Let's see what

She cleared her throat and started reading in a mockingly serious tone, “Kings do not apologize-

I lunged forward oatching the note from her hand before she could finish. She laughed, clearly enjoying the show. "Wow.

All billionaires really are narcissists, huh? Lucky you, Dr. Pierce, at least he has good handwriting."

I narrowed my eyes at her, fighting the urge to laugh despite my frustration. “I would ground you if I could.”

“But you can't.” She waved at me dismissively, strolling off with smug

ug grin. "See you on the other side, Dr. Pierce!"

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As she disappeared down the hallway, I turned the note over in my hands, feeling its weight grow heavier. For a moment, at felt like it was la

Of course, when I opened the door, Isabella was waiting for metting comfortably in one of the chairs like she owned the place. Just what I n "Hi" she chirped, flashing me a wide smile.

The nerve of her to smile at me after what she did. "Hello, Isabella"

"Come on, Lilian. You know I hate it when you call me by my full name

I walked over to my desk, putting as much distance between us as I could. "Do you have an appointment or something?"

She rolled her eyes, her expression shifting into a glare. “Really? You're going to be this petty about it?"

I leaned back in my chair, crossing my arms. “I have no idea what you're talking about, Isabella.”

She groaned, throwing her hands up in exasperation. "I've said I'm sorry like a hundred times! I even sent a million texts last night and this r peace offering” She pulled a container out of her bag with a triumphant grin. "I brought you ice cream

I glanced at the container and raised an eyebrow. "It's empty."

"No it's not

"Yes, it is,” I replied, rolling my eyes, "I know you hate hospitals. They make you anxious, and ice cream calms you down, so you probably Her face fell as she let out a small, defeated huff. “Okay, fine. It is empty. But that doesn't change the fact that I'm really sorry, Lilian. I didn' stress to your life. Then the whole

I'm sorry. thing with Rickon... I was

mortified. I ended up as one of his flings, and I don't know what I was thinking. And then to replace out he's my mate! The man's slept with half

I studied her face, taking in her expression, the vulnerability she rarely showed. Despite my lingering annoyance, I felt myself softening. “Fir She beamed. "Really? You forgive me?"

"Yes, Bels."

She raised her hands in mock victory. "I'm Bels again!"

“You're such a child,” I muttered, but I couldn't help the smile that crept onto my face. Then, turning more serious, I added, “So you're really

She scoffed, rolling her eyes. "Maybe I'd believe that if you hadn't ended up with someone as awful as Dylan."

I let out a defeated sigh. “Fair point. But still, maybe you should think it over. Get to know him a little, past his.. reputation. He might surprise

She blushed, looking anywhere but at me. "I don't know. I think we're both too closed-

off. Maybe it took... intimacy for the bond to actually awaken. She paused, biting her lip. "It was

great sex. But he's still a player"

“Of course he is.” I shook my head, amused. “So.. any luck on getting a new job?”

Her eyes lit up, her expression immediately brightening. “Oh, Lilian, I had the best time this morning. I was called back so I

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went in this morning, and you won't believe what happened. These two jackasses got fired, and Rodrick Powell himself came down to apolo

I felt my jaw drop. "That has Grayson written all over it"

She shrugged, barely containing her grin. “Maybe it does. But who cares?”

I sighed, rubbing my forehead, wondering what on earth I'd gotten myself into. Then a thought struck me, and I narrowed my eyes at her. “V

She had the audacity to flash me a shameless grin. "I did it for love, Lilian. You can't fault me for that!"

"You're unbelievable."

"I know,” she sang. "So... did you two work things out?"

I let out a frustrated groan. “No. And we won't because he couldn't even open say I'm sorry instead he said "this music is

that.” interesting and he told me you told him to say

Isabella shook her head in disbelief. “That man needs a serious reality check. Zero emotions, zero game. But you've got to give him credit;

I rolled my eyes, knowing she wasn't wrong but not wanting to admit it. I opened my mouth to respond when, out of nowhere, my office doo My heart stopped. “What happened?” I moved around my desk, my stomach sinking.

She tried to speak, her voice a trembling whisper as she choked out, “My mum... her heart stopped. She's not breathing”

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