Chapter 3

At ten in the evening, the front door opened again.

I was sitting on the sofa, using my iPad to reply to Pack emails.

James walked in first. There wasn't a single trace of worry or sadness on his face. Instead, he looked smug.

Following behind him, besides Emily, was a young woman in a tight-fitting dress, her baby bump slightly showing.

"Lily, careful. Watch your step, babe."

James held her hand gently, his voice so sweet it made me sick.

The woman, Lily, leaned into James's chest, her eyes scanning the living room with a critical look.

"Oh, Jamie, is this the twenty-million-dollar villa you talked about? The location is great, but the decor is so cold. It doesn't feel like a home at all. Tomorrow, let's throw all this black and gray furniture away and replace it with something warmer, okay?"

"Of course, babe. Whatever you want. You're carrying the heir to the Miller family. Your word is law." James smiled like a loyal dog.

Emily rushed over, eager to please, and took Lily’s designer bag.

"Don't worry, Lily. This awful decor was done by that sterile woman. Once she gets kicked out tonight, this house is all yours!"

Lily?

I arched an eyebrow, put down my iPad, and watched the drama unfold with amusement.

James helped Lily sit down on the other end of the sofa, then turned to face me, his gentle expression instantly turning hostile.

"Ellie, how do you still have the face to sit here?"

He pulled a medical report from his pocket and slammed it onto the coffee table.

"My mom has severe chemical burns on her scalp. Her hair follicles are completely dead. Even her wolf form is bald now! Her face is ruined! You're going to answer for this today!"

I glanced at the report, not even looking up at him.

"And? What do you want to do about it?"

"I don't need to play nice with you anymore!" James stood tall, pointing proudly at Lily.

"Lily is pregnant with my son. She’s already three months along! You've been married to me for three years and couldn't even give me a child, and now you've ruined my mother's face!"

"This estate will be your payment for my mom’s medical bills, and compensation for Lily to raise our baby! Now, pack your things and get out of here with nothing!"

Looking at his shameless face, I was amazed by how thick-skinned a person could be.

A man who lived off my Alpha status, who used my wealth to find a mistress and get her pregnant, actually had the nerve to bring his mistress into my Pack’s estate and try to give away my property.

"Jamie, why is she still here?" Lily covered her nose, looking at me with disgust. "I don't even want to sit on the couch she used. What if she passes some bad luck to my son?"

"Exactly! Get lost! Stop ruining our view!" Emily chimed in, hands on her hips. "A woman playing Alpha... you really thought you were a queen. My brother staying with you was a blessing you didn't deserve. Don't be ungrateful!"

I glanced quietly at the security camera blinking red near the TV console.

"Fine."

I stood up and brushed the creases out of my pants.

"Since you guys are such a loving family, I won't interrupt your sweet reunion."

James blinked, clearly not expecting me to agree so easily without a fight.

"Smart move," he said, barely hiding the greed in his eyes while trying to sound generous. "Take your cheap clothes and get out. Don't even think about touching anything valuable in this house!"

I ignored him, walked into my walk-in closet, grabbed a small suitcase, and packed a few changes of clothes and my important documents.

At the foyer, I paused and looked back at the couple cuddling on the sofa.

"Jamie, I hope you remember what you said tonight. You guys better enjoy living in this estate."

With that, I pushed the door open and walked out without looking back.

As the door clicked shut, I heard Lily’s high-pitched giggling.

"Jamie, you're amazing! You got rid of that old woman in just a few words! This big house is ours now!"

"Of course, babe. I run this house!" James bragged loudly.

I walked toward the guest house on the other side of the estate, pulled out my phone, and smiled coldly.

The real show was about to begin.