Temporary Luna, Permanent Heartbreak - Chapter 48: Chapter 48

This news hit Celeste like a bolt of lightning!
She came running back for Sterling, even after his recent cold attitude, she wasn't too desperate. But now, it's obvious that Sterling is suggesting canceling the bond dissolution with Zara?
Certainly, everything is part of Zara's trap!
She quietly curled her fingers, her palm pierced by her nails, blood trickling.
Celeste's bright face was now filled with intense hatred.
"I finally brought the pup back. How could I leave Sterling because of you?"
Her voice was extremely calm, as if she was talking about something unimportant, but her lips were cold and sent shivers down one's spine!
After a while, she arrived at her computer, opened a message that had been lying in her inbox for a few days, quickly skimmed through it, and clicked on one of the links...
Zara's POV
Even though I had no plans to work in Starlight Media, as the owner, I decided to visit the company for a stroll.
Freya, dressed in a simple white shirt and trousers, saw me and waved enthusiastically, "An extreme hot trending, related to your ex-mate. Are you interested?"
"Not really," I pretended to be disinterested, holding a report and looking down.
Freya sighed with boredom, followed suit, and sat down.
Completely forgetting my "lack of interest", she started talking, "Last night, Celeste's computer was hacked, and a lot of things were leaked."
"I heard it's related to some shady contracts. This has caused a lot of trouble. If it's true, Celeste's done for this time."
The existence of those contracts was for tax evasion, and there are many big stars involved in tax evasion cases, and her fate won't be an exception. It's fantastic.
The news was indeed explosive.
I, not really caring, was also taken aback and forgot to read the report.
"Take your revenge," Freya clenched her fist, feeling happy with the thought of retribution, "Reward the incompetent. If it weren't for you, she'd be finished."
"Doesn't know how to repay kindness and returns to cause trouble. She must be punished!"
"Though justice might come late, it'll never be absent!"
Freya's rightful anger was only met with a feeble "Mmm" from me.
I'll get the bond dissolution; the problem is not whether Celeste will return, but that Sterling doesn't love me.
Celeste's return only hastens the death of our mating.
"At first, the only person I wanted to save was Sterling, and Celeste was not on the list of protection," I said truthfully.
"Even so, if it weren't for you telling the reporters that they had broken up long ago and that you and Sterling were planning to get mated, how could she easily leave like this? Hasn't she been living well for the past years?"
Back then, I and Sterling had an unexplainable one-night stand, and while we were dealing with the aftermath, the news leaked accidentally.
I was caught red-handed by the reporters, lying in bed with disheveled clothes, and an Alpha under the covers, an extremely embarrassing scene.
"Back then, Celeste and Sterling were publicly engaged, and the whole territory knew! She's also a public figure in the entertainment industry. Have you seen any famous person deceive the public and still stand on the screen?"
"When I was treated coldly, mocked, and misunderstood by the Ashford pack, she was still happy overseas, maintaining her reputation and responding to various events. Not only did she not say a word of gratitude, but she also played the victim in everything. Is anyone shameless like that?"
Knowing that Freya was arguing for me, I turned and hugged her, "Thank you, my good sister."
"Thank you isn't enough; I want to celebrate with a pizza. Lots of cheese, please!" Freya took advantage of the strategy.
"Sure, let's have pizza, extra cheese." I immediately took out my mobile phone, opened a food app, and searched for nearby pizza restaurants.
Just then, the phone rang.
It was a call from Lyra's academy teacher.
I quickly answered, "Hello, is it because Lyra is unwell that you called me at this time?"
"No." On the other end, the teacher's voice was hesitant. "You see, the pup's father is here and wants to take the pup... Can you come here for a moment?"
Hearing that Sterling would take Lyra, I was quite surprised.
Shouldn't he be in a hurry to handle the leaked contracts with Celeste now?
What does he want when taking Lyra away?
I didn't have the mind to think much, I just told Freya a few words and hurried to the academy.
Upon arrival, I couldn't find Lyra.
The nursery teacher shrugged helplessly, "The pup's father wants to take the pup away for sure. His identity... our academy is unable to meddle with him, so..."
I had warned the teacher beforehand to be cautious about any moves from the Ashford pack. Except for me and Freya, no one was allowed to take Lyra away.
Yet, the result was still...
I couldn't understand how he could take the pup away after I had said so much.
Knowing that the teacher had tried, I didn't complain; instead, I said, "Let me handle this."
I got in my car and drove straight to the Ashford pack house.
The Ashford pack house was simple, elegant, and prosperous for generations, a paradise that many people yearned for.
As I stepped inside, I didn't find it beautiful; instead, I felt sorrowful. Without Lyra, I would never want to step in here again.
The beta looked at me, a hesitant expression on his face. "Luna...?"
"I'm looking for Sterling." I politely said.
Although the Alpha of this pack didn't want to meet me, the staff was kind.
"Alpha told me you're not allowed in." He shook his head reluctantly.
I didn't force it but said, "Then, please tell Sterling that if I call the police or contact the reporters, I will make a scene, and everyone will be looking. He probably wouldn't want the Ashford pack's affairs to appear in the news."
Perhaps my words had an effect.
A few minutes later, I caught sight of Sterling.
He was dressed in black.
His face looked darker, and there were dark circles under his eyes, making it difficult to get close.
I didn't want to waste time with him, I quickly approached and asked anxiously, "Where is Lyra? Why..."
"Don't come looking for Lyra. She doesn't need a mother without discipline!"
Before I could finish, Sterling said coldly.
The repulsion in his tone towards me was deeper than ever.
"No discipline?" I couldn't understand, "Shouldn't everything be clarified?"
"Throw her out!"
"If she dares to intrude, call the police!"
Sterling didn't want to say any unnecessary words to me and ordered the beta Alex.
Then he turned and went inside.
A heavy sense of oppression rushed over my heart.
I had accused him many times and pretended to be righteous.
He had done enough dirty things behind my back.
I still felt remorseful towards him; everything was futile!
Beta was unwilling to have us chased away by the pack warriors.
Being inexplicably robbed of my daughter and labeled as "disorderly conduct," I couldn't understand.
But I didn't fight back against the pack warriors.
I was thrown out of the door.
Bang!
The door in front closed.
A door separated me from Lyra's world.
At this moment, I couldn't help but worry, thinking that Lyra inside the pack house might be scared, my eyes suddenly turned red!
"Alex, do you know what's going on?" Burying my worries in my heart, I could only turn to the beta for help.
Alex didn't dare to speak clearly. He just handed over his cellphone and said, "News."
After saying that, Alex quickly walked away.
"News?"