Alpha's Regret: The Seventh Time was Forever

Chapter 34 – Nova Ghost

Nicole glanced around helplessly, her unease sharpening with every passing second. Her gaze finally settled on Voren, steady and unreadable as ever. He was Ravyn’s best friend so how could she talk about the centenary pack matters?

Besides, his secretary and assistant were both humans. "We can’t talk here," she said in a low voice.

Seraphine nodded immediately, already stepping back. "Sure. I was just leaving."

She paused long enough to give Voren one last look, calm on the surface, lethal beneath it before reminding him softly, almost politely, "You have twenty-four hours."

Voren let out a short chuckle, the sound echoing with careless confidence. "This is the third time you’ve issued those empty threats," he said, amusement glinting in his eyes. "I’d really love to see what you’ve got."

The elevator doors slid open, swallowing Seraphine and Nicole whole. As they disappeared, Pete stepped closer to Voren, concern written plainly across his face.

"Sir," he said cautiously, "that woman just threatened you. Shouldn’t we... at least press charges?" It was the most sensible thing to do since they had no idea in what area the threat would arise.

What if it had to do with Voren’s life? Pete was genuinely concerned, but Voren waved the idea away with an indulgent smile. "Don’t waste the police’s time. What can she actually do?"

He was certain of it. The fact that Seraphine had no real power in the city, no influence, and no protection, or so he believed.𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

To Voren, she was still just his best friend’s ex-wife. A woman who had lost her standing, her safety net, and whatever leverage she once possessed.

even the ruthless parts, was for his best friend’s

experience. He had learned long ago that the most dangerous people were rarely

didn’t issue empty threats, they acted. She was beautiful, composed, almost harmless in appearance, and

Voren dismissed the lingering discomfort. He considered informing Ravyn, but since he was already planning to visit the pack in a few days, he pushed

any other tight schedules, critical meetings, and one of Ashkael Holdings’ most important gatherings of the year. The boardroom buzzed with restrained power

unravel. "I can’t access the files," one of the

then went completely black. The temperature in

tightened as his expression darkened, the easy confidence from the day before evaporating. He pulled out his phone

minutes," he said coldly,

pause. Then a

understand, this is

the only person who has ever developed something like this is Nova Ghost, but his

was now speaking with a level of fear that made Voren want to punch him in the face. His

helplessness in his voice was unsettling. "Are you

Sir, with your permission, I can put out a request on the black market for Nova Ghost. He lives

the table. This was the end-of-year meeting, one of the most critical events Ashkael

collapsing before his eyes. "How long?" Voren asked

David admitted. "Not until I hear

"Proceed. I won’t postpone this meeting unless absolutely necessary.