Chapter 24 A Drink for You


    Leslie’s POV (Moon Cafe)


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    Watching the two of them eat their own words, I gave a cold smile–but outwardly, I kept my expression calm. I gently tugged on my brother’s sleeve, signaling for him not to get angry. “Let it go, big brother. It’s just dinner. No need to stoop to their level and ruin the mood.”


    I turned toward the mother–daughter duo, whose faces were now contorted with frustration. “I have a few words I’d like to discuss privately with the two of you.”


    Then to Thorbane, I added, “You go on to the private room first.”


    He nced at me, clearly a little uneasy, but then nodded. I wasn’t the helpless girl I used to be. With a look to the manager, he followed the man away.


    The moment the door closed behind him, Slyvana dropped all pretense and snapped right back to her arrogant, overbearing self. She crossed her arms and let out a cold snort, sitting down with a smirk. “Well, at least you know your ce. Leslie Rogue, I don’t care what kind of high branch you think you’vetched onto–Crimson Moon Pack doesn’t give a damn. My brother Kirby never wanted you, and he never will. I’m telling you now–if I say the word, I can have you cklisted from all of Central City.”


    I looked down at her like she was a clown putting on a show–my expression indifferent and cold. “Oh? Is that so? And what exactly do you want?”


    Slyvana raised her chin, eyes gleaming with malice and insult. “Here’s what: pour me a drink, kneel down, hand it to me, and apologize–just like you used to do back when you were serving me in our house. If you do it well enough, maybe I’ll be kind enough to let you off the hook today.”


    She really thought I was still that weak Omega she used to push around? Howughably stupid.


    My face showed no anger–instead, a faint smile curved my lips. I walked forward slowly, picked up the decanter, and poured a ss of deep red moonberry wine with calm, practiced case. Then I carried the ss over to her.


    Slyvana’s mouth curled into a triumphant smirk as she reached out to take it.


    But just as her fingers were about to touch the ss, I flipped my wrist-


    Ssh!


    The entire ss of deep red wine poured over her, soaking her carefully styled hair and expensive dress without spilling a single drop on the floor.


    Chapter 24 A Drink for You


    “Ahhh-!” Slyvana let out a piercing scream, lurching to stand.


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    But I moved faster. One hand mmed down on her shoulder, pinning her to the chair with Alpha strength she couldn’t even resist. With the other hand, I shoved her forehead back, forcing her face up as she iled. I leaned in close, my icy stare locking with her furious, terrified eyes, and said in a voice as cold as the deepest winter abyss:


    “Slyvana Crimson Moon–remember this. I, Leslie Rogue, was the one who ended the bond with Kirby. I was the one who left Crimson Moon Pack. Next time you open your mouth to insult me, I’ll make sure you’re the one who’s run out of Central City.”


    I released her then, stepping back to admire the pitiful mess she’d be–soaked in wine and shaking with rage. I smiled faintly, turned, and walked away without a second nce–head high, like a queen.


    Behind me, I could hear her shrieking in fury, Belle’s enraged curses, and the frantic voices of restaurant staff.


    None of it mattered anymore.


    When I entered the private room, Thorbane looked up and frowned slightly. “Handled?”


    I nodded, sat down across from him, picked up the menu, and replied with a rxed tone, “Mm. Just dealt with a couple of fleas. Come on, let’s order. I’ve really been wanting to try the Snowfield Venison here.”


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