The Alpha King's Reluctant Bride (Ava and Grayson) novel Chapter 51

-Ava’s POV-,

“No.”

The word echoed in my mind, morphing into a steady resolve as I stood between the two of them. “No,” I repeated, my voice cutting through “You really

don’t want to cause a scene,” Madam Raquel’s voice dripped with a mix of authority and threat. She had a striking resemblance to my moth She reminded me vaguely of my mother, if my mother didn’t consider friends a liability. They would’ve been a perfect match.

I took a step closer, unwavering. “This is my dress. I’m going to walk out of here with it–

packed however you package outgoing dresses-

and tomorrow, I’m wearing this to my wedding. End of discussion.”

“I think it’s cute that you think you can-” Monica began, her smug tone igniting my fury.

“I wasn’t talking to you,” I snapped, cutting her off, “and I didn’t give you permission to speak to me.”

Turning back to Madam Raquel, I pressed on. “I don’t know exactly what happened here, but I’m guessing your manipulative daughter some “Preach,” Isabella cheered from the sidelines, her enthusiasm almost making me smile despite the situation.

Madam Raquel’s icy demeanor hardened further, reflecting the contempt in Monica’s eyes. “While your speech was moving, I told you it was “Fine,” I shot back, adrenaline pumping through my veins. “I’ll follow you right now. Show me the receipt for this dress. If you can prove it’s p Madam Raquel’s expression shifted to one of fury, and a silent exchange of glances passed between her and Monica. I sensed the tension, My mouth dropped open. Five hundred thousand dollars? There was no way I could pay that. Even though Grayson could, it wasn’t like he’ A familiar, icy voice cut through the room. “If the two of you are going

to wallow in your stupidity and pettiness, you could’ve at least made the dress actually expensive.”

$500,000 wasn’t expensive?

now

toward Grayson, who was

tanding at the entrance, his gaze fixed on Monica with an intensity I blinked as heads turned that made the room drop ten degrees. I recogn “Mr. Blackwood,” Madam Raquel stammered, her voice dripping with unease, while Monica took an unsteady step backward.

Grayson’s gaze slid to her. “I told you before-if I’m ever unfortunate enough to be in the same room as me.”

you,

don’t speak to

Sat,

85%

Madam Raquel’s mouth snapped shut. His gaze shifted to Monica. “I warned you to stay away from me and not to test my patience.”

“I-”

“Don’t interrupt me when I’m speaking.” His eyes flashed, and he took a step forward. “Your belongings are outside my estate, where they b

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