Temporary Luna, Permanent Heartbreak - Chapter 45: Chapter 45

Third-Person's POV
Today is the day of contract signing.
As a representative of the cooperating company, Jerry arrived late and only made his appearance at ten o'clock.
Not only was he late, but he was also dressed in a trendy style.
In his arms, he held a newborn pup.
"Apologies for being a few minutes late, my pup needed to be fed," Jerry greeted the people in the room with a bow.
His face not only carried a polite demeanor but also showed a sense of pride.
After speaking, he cradled the pup in his arms and, with one hand, took out the contract to read.
It seemed that the pup might be feeling uncomfortable as she squirmed and cried.
Immediately, Jerry put the contract aside and gently comforted his daughter.
Sterling, sitting across from him, observed his attitude and expression, clearly showing impatience. "With a big pack like yours, can't you afford to hire someone to take care of the pup?" he questioned.
Upon hearing this remark, Jerry didn't feel embarrassed, but rather reproached, "You are also a father, can you not allow me to fully experience the joy of being a father?"
The word "father" surprised Sterling, who took a while to respond.
Even though he was a father himself.
He had never really cared much about Lyra.
At first, it was because of his busy work schedule that he didn't have time. Later, as the pup grew up, every time she saw him, she would avoid him.
In this life, Sterling owed no one, except for the neglect towards that pup.
"To be honest, even if it's just for the sake of the pup, you and Zara shouldn't separate," Jerry continued advising after signing the contract.
"She's your own pup. After leaving the pack, who else will treat her sincerely? Aren't you afraid she will end up in a pitiable situation?"
"What's the point of saying all this after the bond dissolution?" He replied in frustration.
"Even after bond dissolution, you can re-mate."
"It's because she knew she could re-mate that Zara dared to dissolve the bond so openly."
As Jerry finished his words, Robert, standing beside them, chimed in.
He clenched his phone tightly and then threw it onto the chair next to him.
"Take a look, right now, Zara has posted an explanation about her relationship with Dante on her social media page, stating that they are just friends and she has always considered Dante as her younger brother!"
Hearing him say that, Jerry quickly opened his phone.
Indeed, Zara had posted an explanation with Dante' name attached to it.
"I'm sure tonight at the corporate party, Zara will definitely try to participate and find a way to reconcile with Sterling, then propose re-mating," Robert said.
In Robert's eyes, despite the rumors surrounding Zara and Dante, her ultimate goal was to provoke Sterling and then re-mate.
"If she can do that, she won't miss any chance," Jerry looked intently towards Sterling and then firmly grasped his shoulder, "No matter how clever she is, in mating, she's the one who always fulfills her duty."
Perhaps influenced by Robert's words, the next day at the business party, all of Sterling's close friends were present.
In addition to Williams, Jerry, and Robert, there were two people from abroad who hurried back.
As predicted, Zara showed up at the party!
Today, she was lightly and elegantly made up, looking charming and adorable.
Her knee-length white dress covered her slender, fair legs, and the high-heeled shoes of the same color accentuated her delicate and graceful feet.
Being too thin, she looked fragile like a gentle willow, evoking the desire to protect her.
On her beautiful face, she had light makeup, making her look cute and in need of care.
Robert shook his head contemptuously, "What did I say? In thirty seconds, she'll definitely come to find Sterling."
He spoke with a sneering laugh.
Sterling kept his head down, drinking his whiskey.
Though he didn't say anything, when he saw Zara approaching him, he put down his glass.
Keen observers could notice that this time he didn't come with Celeste, as he usually did.
Everyone at the party saw Zara walking up to Sterling, and they all acted as if they understood, waiting to see what would happen.
Naturally, Sterling raised his chin a bit.
He wanted to see how Zara would apologize for the mistakes of the past!
"I've been waiting for you for a long time," perhaps due to the outfit Zara wore today, she seemed so gentle and pitiable.
Sterling coldly snorted, "If you're not sincerely apologizing, then...!"
He didn't finish speaking before he saw Zara going straight to another Alpha!
Was she not coming to see him?
Zara's POV
I stood opposite a handsome Alpha, mature and composed.
I displayed a friendly smile and said, "I'm sorry, there was a little traffic."
Everyone: "..."
The Alpha I met was named Lucas.
He was none other than Freya's mate.
Of course, he was also a close friend of mine.
Friendship among the three of us had long surpassed the level of mere friends; it was stronger than pack bonds.
So, when we talked, there was a certain intimacy in our eyes.
I was eagerly waiting to meet Lucas and didn't even notice Sterling's presence.
Sterling must have felt abandoned.
"It's a bit noisy here, let's find somewhere else to talk," Lucas suggested. We both walked away side by side.
Even though we didn't hold hands, the distance between us and our intimacy was enough to create an illusion.
Sterling didn't know what had happened to him.
He held his hand so tightly that he didn't realize he had shattered the glass.
He didn't lower his head until the broken glass cut into his skin and he felt the pain.
"Ah, you're hurt!" A pair of hands reached out and grabbed Sterling's hand.
"How could you be so careless?"