Chapter 120
Mrs. Thorne was drunk on her power and didn’t care about these whispered observations. She crossed her arms and continued her attack. “Oh, now you’re getting angry? I knew It-”
Before she could finish her sentence, Lucas covered her mouth with his hand.
Lucas looked at Rowan with obvious nervousness. “Alpha Sterling, my mate accidentally bumped into you. I apologize on her behalf.”
Although not as powerful as the Ravencrest Pack, the Sterling Pack was still a prominent pack in the region.
They could easily destroy Lucas if they chose to.
Rowan frowned, his wolf radiating subtle authority.
our mate pushed her. Shouldn’t she be the one apologizing?”
Lucas nudged his mate urgently with his elbow.
Mrs. Thorne realized the other party’s high status and was forced to offer a reluctant apology.
Rowan glanced at the couple, coldness flashing in his eyes. “You both need to leave. Now
Lucas didn’t dare say anything more and departed with his mate in obvious defeat.
Aria looked at Rowan’s injured arm with concern. “Your arm was hurt protecting me. Let me take you to orthopedics for an
examination.”
Rowan looked away with a gentle smile. “Then I’ll be in your capable hands, Aria.”
Aria helped Rowan into the elevator.
The people who had originally been enjoying the drama were now filled with doubt.
“Would Dr. Ashworth, someone of Alpha Sterling’s status and background, really be interested in someone like Dr. Thorne?”
“Yeah, I’m starting to think this whole scandal was fabricated…”
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Aria accompanied Rowan to the orthopedics department for X–rays. After receiving the examination results, Rowan sighed with relief. “See? No bone damage, just bruising on the skin. You worried too much.”
Aria lowered her gaze, guilt evident in her expression. “I’m sorry you got hurt because of me.”
“You know,” Rowan stopped walking and turned to face her, “every time I encounter you, it’s when you‘
ing bullied by
someone.”
Aria was stunned.
Upon reflection, it did seem accurate.
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