Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

I watched the video on Olivia's phone with growing anger. Each second of footage confirmed what I had suspected - my family had betrayed my trust in the worst way possible.

The recording clearly showed Emma deliberately throwing herself into the Moonlit Reflection Pool while

Olivia stood several feet away. There was no pushing, no malice from Olivia - only a calculated performance from a child too young to have learned such manipulation on her own.

My anger rose like a tide as the video continued, showing Victoria's false accusations and Eleanor's immediate condemnation without investigation. The final straw was watching my own granddaughter, Isabelle, claiming to have "witnessed" something she couldn't possibly have seen.

I lowered the phone, my hand trembling with rage. The room had fallen deathly silent as everyone awaited my judgment.

"Kneel down-"I commanded, my voice cutting through the tension.

Isabelle's face brightened immediately. She clearly thought my command was directed at Olivia. The smug satisfaction in her eyes made my blood boil even hotter.

She straightened her posture, ready to witness Olivia's humiliation. When Olivia remained standing, confusion flickered across Isabelle's features.

"Olivia Winters, didn't you hear Grandmother tell you to kneel?" she snapped, grabbing Olivia's arm roughly. "Kneel down now!"

"I told you to kneel down!" I roared, my voice echoing off the walls.

Isabelle froze, her hand still gripping Olivia's arm. Shock registered on her face as she slowly turned to meet

my gaze.

"Grandmother?" she questioned, disbelief coloring her voice.

"Did I stutter?" I asked coldly. "Kneel. Now."

Isabelle's legs seemed to give way beneath her as she crumpled to the floor. Her

eyes, wide with confusion, stared up at me imploringly.

"Grandmother, what did I do wrong?" she asked, her voice small,

I held up the phone, my grip tightening around it. "This is what you call 'seeing with your own eyes'?"

I gestured to Bernard Sheppard, our elderly butler who had served the Stone family for decades. Without a word, he took Olivia's phone and connected it to the projection system

The video played against the living room wall, large enough for everyone to see. Emma's deliberate fall into the water was unmistakable, as was Olivia's genuine shock and concern.

Isabelle's face drained of color as the truth was revealed for all to see. She hadn't anticipated actual evidence. Her lies stood exposed in vivid detail.

Chapter 16 You Dare You

"Olivia Winters, you're so vicious! Isabelle suddenly accused, desperation in her voice. "You set this up beforehand just to get me punished, didn't you?"noveldrama

The slap echoed through the room before anyone realized I had moved. Isabelle's head snapped to the side from the force of my blow

"Grandmother, why did you hit me?" she wailed, clutching her reddened cheek. "Where did I go wrong? Olivia is clearly framing mel"

"You dare talk back!" I thundered, my patience completely exhausted. "What's wrong with Olivia being cautious? Did she hold a knife to your throat and force you to lie and frame her?"

I raised my hand again, ready to deliver another blow. Isabelle cowered, covering her face with her arms.

"Mother!" Eleanor rushed forward, placing herself between me and Isabelle. "Mother, Isabelle is still young

and doesn't understand things. Don't take it to heart."

I stared at my daughter-in-law in disbelief. 'Still young? Twenty-four years old and still young and doesn't understand things? When does she plan to grow up? Eleanor, you've spoiled her!"

Eleanor flinched at my words but remained protectively in front of her daughter. I glared at her, disappointed beyond words.

"Go to the Stone Ancestral Hall and kneel to reflect on your actions, I ordered Isabelle, pointing a finger at her trembling form. "Without my permission, no one is allowed to let her out!"

Two servants immediately stepped forward, grasping Isabelle by the arms and dragging her away. Her protests faded as they pulled her from the room.

Eleanor shot a venomous look at Olivia, who calmly returned the gaze. Then Olivia's attention shifted to Victoria Frost, who was shrinking against Ethan's side.

"Grandmother," Olivia said softly, her emerald eyes reddening with unshed tears. "Victoria also wronged me."

I was taken aback for a moment. In all the years I had known her, Olivia had never complained about her

treatment. She had endured everything silently, protecting others even at her own expense.

A surge

ge of warmth filled my heart. My girl had finally learned to speak up for herself.

That warmth quickly transformed into icy fury as I turned my gaze to Victoria Frost.

(Olivia's POV)

I watched Victoria pale under Matriarch Evelyn's stern gaze. For once, the

perfectly composed Victoria looked genuinely frightened.

She tugged at Ethan's sleeve, her voice barely a whisper. "Ethan.”

Ethan glanced down at her, his amber eyes unreadable. Victoria's face fell as she realized he wasn't immediately jumping to her defense.

Tears welled in her eyes- practiced, calculated tears that I had seen too many times before. She tur me with a perfectly crafted expression of remorse.