Alpha Two 180_The Night That Changed Everything

Chapter 180 A Couple Doesn’t Need to Be So Cleanly Divided

 Chapter 180: A Couple Doesn’t Need to Be So Clearly Divided 

 Chapter 180: A Couple Doesn’t Need to Be So Clearly Divided

 (Olivia’s POV)

 Theodore rambled on about how he’d learned from Dr. Aris that my condition had significantly stabilized. He mentioned that I was living separately from Matthew now.

 I stared at him, a strong sense of revulsion welling up inside me. My gaze fell on his chest. I hadn’t expected him to be discharged from the Crimson Infirmary so soon. <fn2f4b> ?????? ???? Find1Novel</fn2f4b>

 Theodore noticed my gaze and smiled. “It’s nothing serious, as long as I cooperate with the treatment. Thank you for your concern.”

 I was speechless. If he hadn’t saved Matthew Kane, I wouldn’t have given him a second nce.

 Marcus Webb, still unaware of our situation, chimed in cheerfully. “Alpha Theodore, are you giving your shares to our Luna Olivia?” 

 Theodore nodded, turning to me with that familiar confident expression. “My things are your things. We don’t need to be so formal with each other.”

 Marcus tried to be helpful, adding with a warm smile, “That’s right, a mated couple doesn’t need to be so clearly divided.”

 A faint smile touched Theodore’s lips at the manager’s words. He looked pleased, as if Marcus had validated something important.

 However, my re, filled with disgust, cut through the pretense. “He is not my mate,” I dered coldly to Marcus. “We severed our mate bond three years ago.”

 Marcus was stunned into silence. His face went pale as he realized the depth of the animosity between us.

 Quickly siding with his new boss, he changed his tune. “I… I apologize, Miss ckwood. I didn’t realize…”

 I turned back to Theodore, my voice ice–cold. “If you don’t want to sell, please leave.”

 Theodore knew he had hurt me deeply. He adopted a patient demeanor, believing I would eventually forgive him.

 “I can transfer the shares to you at a low price,” he said calmly. “But I have one condition. You have to learn how to run apany from me first.”

 Marcus, who clearly admired Theodore’s business prowess, thought this was brilliant. “What a wonderful idea! Alpha Theodore is a business genius. Miss ckwood, you could learn so much from him.”

 His praise only irritated me further. I cut them both off sharply. “How much money have you poured into this failingpany?” 

 Theodore’s expression remained/neutral. “Eighty million.”

 The number hit me like a physical blow. Eighty–million. That happened to be the entirety of my current assets, derived from my mother’s life insurance payout.

 Seeing my hesitation, Theodore proposed his terms. “I’ll guide you as a shareholder until the <bpany is 

 Chapter 180, A Couple Doesn’t Need to Be So Cleanly Divided

 profitable. Then you can buy me out.”

 But I wanted a clean break. No more ties to him. No more obligations.

 “I’ll buy the shares immediately,” I said firmly. “The full eighty million.”

 Theodore’s eyes flickered with something I couldn’t identify. He realized this meant I was severing all tiespletely.

 After a moment, he agreed. “Fine. I don’t want to push you further.”

 He reached out and grasped my hand. “It’s a deal.”

 Tinstinctively recoiled from his touch. As soon as he let go, I wiped my hand with a tissue, not caring how obvious my disgust was.

 We went to a topw firm in the city. Thewyer who greeted us was a sharp–eyed woman in her forties. “I’m Anya Volkov,” she introduced herself, then her eyes widened in recognition. “Luna Olivia! Why did you </be in person? You could have just had Alpha Kane call me.”

 I remembered her now. She was the mate of Kaelen Redgrave and had attended my mating ceremony to Matthew Kane.

 Anya reviewed the share transfer agreement with professional efficiency. After several minutes, she looked up with concern.

 “Luna Olivia, I must warn you. Thispany is a negative asset. Eighty million is far too high a price.”

 She leaned forward, her voice serious. “I suggest you consult Matthew Kane’s financial expert, Gamma Joric te, before making this decision.”

 I hesitated. I didn’t want to involve Matthew in this. But I couldn’t afford to be cheated either.

 Reluctantly, I called Gamma te. He answered immediately, his voice professional and efficient. 

 “Miss ckwood, how can I assist you?”

 I exined the situation quickly. Within minutes, he had analyzed the electronic ledgers I sent him.

 “The fair valuation is fifty million, not eighty,” he reported. “Thepany has significant debt and outdated technology.”

 Then he added something that made my heart skip. “The King wants to see Aurora this evening. He has a half–hour break from arge pack gathering.”

 I agreed to bring Aurora to him. At least I wouldn’t have to see Matthew myself.

 Returning to the office, I made my final offer to Theodore. “Fifty million. That’s the fair price.” 

 Theodore’s expression suddenly changed. His eyes hardened with determination,

 “I disagree,” he said, his voice calm but unyielding. “Eighty million, not a penny less.”

 He leaned back in his chair, watching me with satisfaction. “Tomorrow, I will start <bing to the <bpany as 

 thergest shareholder to teach you how to manage it.”

 I could see he was enjoying this. He had always enjoyed provoking me, pushing me to my limits.

 Cornered and desperate, I red at him. My hands trembled with rage.

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 “Not necessary,” I said through gritted teeth. “Let’s sign the contract.” 

 I pulled out the ck card containing my mother’s insurance money. With shaking fingers, I transferred the full eighty million.

 (God’s POV)

 After they signed the contracts and left thew firm, Marcus walked beside a dejected Olivia. His face was filled with concern for his new boss.

 “Miss ckwood, I need to be honest about our immediate situation,” he said gently. “Thepany still needs at least three million to cover immediate expenses.”

 Olivia’s shoulders sagged further. “And to truly revive it?” 

 “Thirty million minimum,” Marcus admitted. “But don’t lose hope. Your mother had many contacts in the industry. Some might be willing to invest.”

 Olivia thought bitterly about her former status. As Luna of the Alpha King, she could have secured millions in loans with a single phone call.

 Now, as just apany manager, she wondered if she could even borrow two million.

 As she walked away, her shoulders slumped in defeat, Theodore watched her retreating figure. His eyes followed every step she took.

 Once she was out of sight, he pulled out his phone. His assistant answered on the first ring.

 “Spread the word in the investment circle,” Theodore said quietly. “No one is to invest in the Shield Chain Technologypany.”

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