Chapter 45

Victoria's POV： I looked up, my voice carrying a hint of annoyance as I watched Catharine Watson stand before Damien with a pleading expression. "Mr. Sterling, I've devoted years to this company. My contributions are undeniable. You can't possibly fire me!" Her tone revealed her frustration. "He never mentioned firing you," I interjected, leaning against the doorframe. "That was all me." Catharine's eyes widened as she turned to face me. I could smell her anxiety mixing with something territorial—a beta wolf feeling threatened. "I don't know about your contributions," I continued coolly, my wolf Nora stirring inside me. "But I despise people who target me. Don't provoke me, and we'll coexist peacefully. But if you choose to challenge me..." I let the threat hang in the air between us, my posture relaxed but my eyes sharp. Catharine wasn't foolish enough to challenge me directly, especially with Damien's obvious protection of me. The possibility that I might become the Alpha's mate clea