Chapter 213

Freya's POV Aurora acknowledged Johnny with cool formality. "Mr. Nakamura." Johnny nodded back. "Miss Howlthorne." She accepted the tea brought to her, settling gracefully into a chair someone had hurried to provide—because of course they did. Everything came easily to Aurora Howlthorne. After taking a delicate sip, she spotted the contract on the table. "May I take a look?" Of course she wants to look. Nothing happens in Silvano's world without her knowing about it. "Certainly," Kim replied without hesitation. I caught the questioning glances around the table and fought to keep my expression neutral. Kim noticed too, explaining with an easy smile that made my stomach clench, "Miss Howlthorne is family to Alpha Moretti. Our Alpha never hides business matters from her." Family. The word hit me like a physical blow. I dug my nails into my palms beneath the table, using the sharp pain to anchor myself. The implication was clear—Aurora was an insider, trusted completely. There would be no