#Chapter 12 – Family Matters

Olivia's POV Ethan’s arrogance grated on my nerves. His words hung in the air, smug and condescending. “Don’t flatter yourself,” I shot back, crossing my arms to steady the frustration boiling inside me. He didn’t react to the jab, just leaned back against the seat and continued, “Chloe’s endgame isn’t about you, Olivia. She’s trying to block me from the Alpha Council seat.” The pointed look he shot me said he thought I should have figured that out by now. “If she can undermine me, she regains control of the Jasper Pack through Aiden. He’s her pawn, just like you were back there.” A chill crept down my spine. Chloe’s schemes weren’t just about clearing Aiden’s name or securing his future. She wanted to tear Ethan down, using me in the process. And Ethan’s father? He wouldn’t lift a finger to stop her as long as his precious results were intact. I had been focusing on the wrong pieces in this twisted game. I’d focused so much on Lunera Beauty assuming I’d never have t