Alpha's Regret: The Seventh Time was Forever

Chapter 395 - Just pray Sera forgives you, because I won’t

"Dad."

Jasmine forced a smile, but every muscle in her body was wound tight with dread. "I don’t know what you’re talking about." The lie tasted weak and bitter on her tongue, and she knew it sounded just as pathetic to everyone else.

Across the room, Vladimir’s expression stayed completely unreadable, his heavy gaze pinning her in place like a ton of bricks. "I heard everything," he said flatly. "Every single word when you were talking to my wife, and if you truly respect me as a father, then you would tell me the truth."

The whole room went dead silent. Jasmine’s heart plummeted straight into her stomach. Vladimir slowly clasped his hands behind his back, his presence sucking all the air out of the space.

Madison and Einstein quickly exchanged a worried glance. Without a word, they gently steered little Esperanza away from the brewing storm, guiding her toward the edge of the room. The confused little girl looked up at them with wide eyes. "What’s happening?"

Madison managed a gentle smile. "Nothing you need to worry about, sweetheart. Come on, let’s go with us." Einstein nodded, and the two adults stayed ready to whisk her away if things exploded.

The last thing anyone wanted was for Esperanza to see this ugly confrontation go down.

Before Jasmine could even find her voice, Corvine stepped forward on pure instinct, positioning himself protectively between her and Vladimir. The move didn’t go unnoticed. Vladimir’s eyes narrowed dangerously.

"Alpha Vladimir," Corvine said, his tone respectful but laced with steel. "This isn’t the time for this discussion. We’re all here for your son’s wedding, and I think that’s where everyone’s focus needs to stay right now."

For a tense beat, no one spoke. Then Vladimir’s face turned even colder, ice practically radiating off him. "This is exactly why I came." His gaze sliced right past Corvine and locked onto Jasmine. "Let’s talk."

Jasmine opened her mouth, but nothing came out. Her stomach was tied up in painful knots. She knew exactly where this was headed and how badly it could blow everything apart.

and Jasmine is the maid

there was no mistaking the fierce determination in

went through the room. No one had expected Corvine to challenge Vladimir so boldly, especially not in defense of Jasmine. Vladimir’s

them could escalate, Oriana suddenly cut in. "Wait." All eyes swung to her. Her face was twisted with disbelief and disappointment as she shook her head slowly at Jasmine. "You’re the maid of honor?

carried for years crashed down on her even heavier. She

through the suffocating tension. "Grandma." Everyone turned to Esperanza, who was frowning up at

shouted accusation ever could. Oriana’s expression cracked for a split second, and even Vladimir looked deeply

both tried to paste on smiles, but those smiles never reached their eyes. The

"Mari..." Oriana started softly.

The quick correction carried real weight, like the nickname meant everything to her. A flash of pain crossed Oriana’s face, but

nervously between all the adults. She could sense

"Come on, sweetheart. We’ll keep you company." After a few reluctant seconds, Esperanza finally

gone, the atmosphere in the room grew even

with disbelief. "You just stand there and watch the shameless Beta

patience fraying fast. He still didn’t fully understand why Corvine was protecting

just about Jasmine. This was

than he meant. Vladimir looked at him, a flicker of disappointment crossing

Oriana looked shocked, and even Humphrey blinked in surprise. Voren rarely spoke to his father like that. "I honestly

when I return to Grimroot, I’ll bring back everyone who wants to leave... and leave behind anyone

Vladimir’s expression turned unreadable. Before things could spiral completely out of control, Humphrey stepped forward, his voice carrying the weight