Chapter 147

Damien's POV： I watched in shock as Patrick stepped in front of Victoria, blocking her view with his hand still dramatically covering his self-inflicted injuries. Arthur growled inside me, furious at this pathetic display. "Victoria, weren't you upstairs with Alpha Lancaster?" Patrick's voice dripped with fake concern as he positioned himself strategically between us. Victoria's golden eyes narrowed with suspicion. "What happened to your face?" Patrick's act was so transparent it made my wolf bristle. "It's nothing," he whimpered, somehow managing to look both brave and victimized at once. "I'm sure Mr. Sterling didn't mean it. Perhaps I upset him when I supported your grandfather's opinions inside. He probably thought I was trying to come between you two, so I understand why he lashed out. But Victoria, I swear I wasn't interfering—my thoughts align completely with Alpha Lancaster's. Don't trust what others might tell you." I stood there, stunned into momentary silence. The audacity o