Rejected by the Beta, Claimed by the Alpha

Chapter 177: Chapter 177

Immediately the door opened, Steve turned his attention to the direction, as one of his men walked in with his

head bowed slightly.

"Boss, there's a woman outside... She demands to see you." The man who had entered informed Steve.

Steve looked shocked, at the stslightly pleased, as he thought to himself.

*That’s real quick... | need to see this Almighty Kimberly.* Steve maintained a calm and unreadable facial

expression, concealing his true thoughts.

"Have you seen this woman before?" Steve asked, both out of curiosity and caution.

"Yes, boss, she was the one who cthe other time." The man replied.

"Katherina? What's she doing here now?" Steve uttered in shock; with his voice barely above a whisper, standing

up from where he had been sitting before.

*| don’t want her now... | need stto myself on this whole issue.

And how did she know about this hideout?* Steve further thought to himself, his mind racing.

"Are you scared of seeing your mistress?" Theo said in a mocking manner, watching the exchange from where he

was restrained.

Theo's words stung, but Steve knew he couldn't react at that moment.

He needed to get rid of Katherina before Kimberly arrived. He exhaled sharply, ignoring Theo's taunt, before

striding toward the exit.

Steve made his way out of the room to meet Katherina, whom he believed to be waiting outside, but instead, he

was met with a shock, but a pleasant one.

"Why are you looking atlike that?" Doctor Ashley, his long-tfriend, asked with a faint smile as she

approached.

"Ashley? What are you doing here? And how did you know | was here?" Steve asked, letting out a deep sigh of

relief upon realizing it wasn’t Katherina.

* was an idiot... | should have remembered that Ashley also cthe sday Katherina visited me.* Steve

thought, chastising himself for his hasty assumption.

"I needed to see you and check how you’re doing." Dr. Ashley spoke calmly, her gaze steady as she studied him.

"I'm still hanging on... | believe I'll be fine." Steve replied, forcing a small smile.

Ashley reached into her bag, pulling out a small vial and handing it to him.

"Take this. It will help you get better sleep. And don’t stay out too late, okay?" Concern was evident in her voice.

Steve accepted it, looking at the bottle for a moment before meeting her eyes. "Thank you so much, Ashley... |

don’t think | can ever repay you for all you've done for me."

Ashley shook her head, giving him a warm but firm look. "You'll repaywhen you finally get better. We've

been together since childhood, and | will never leave you alone."

Steve nodded, appreciating her words more than he let on. Just as he was about to respond, they both heard

footsteps approaching.

Turning toward the sound, they saw Kimberly already standing there.

Steve’s men immediately reacted, surrounding her in seconds with their weapons pointed at her.

"Who are you, and how did you get inside?" One of the men barked, his voice laced with hostility.

Kimberly remained unfazed. "I am Kimberly, and | am here to see your boss... Steve, right?" She turned her

piercing gaze toward Steve, her calm demeanor contrasting with the rage bubbling beneath her surface.

*This is so fun... she seems interesting.* Steve thought, a smirk playing on his lips as he took a step toward her.

But before he could take another, Kimberly spoke again, her voice holding an unshakable authority.

"Kneel before me." Her eyes glowed an intense blue light, void of any emotion.

The moment the words left her lips, an invisible force gripped the air.

Steve’s men, despite their training and strength, dropped to their knees involuntarily, shock and confusion

etched on their faces as they struggled to understand what was happening.

Steve felt an immense pressure in his chest. He fought against it, but even he wasn’t immune. His body betrayed

him, his knees buckling beneath him as he dropped.

Dr. Ashley gasped, her hands trembling as she instinctively stepped back, witnessing the sheer power Kimberly

commanded.

Theo, still bound inside, smirked as he listened to the commotion outside. *That’s my girl...*

Kimberly stepped forward, her gaze sweeping across the scene with an icy detachment.

"No one touches my precious ones." Her voice, though calm, carried a promise of wrath.

The air was thick with tension. Steve clenched his fists, trying to resist the force that held him down, but it was

useless.

He realized, for the first tin his life, that he was completely at someone else’s mercy.

Kimberly stood tall, her presence commanding absolute dominance and power.

The storm within her eyes raged as she prepared for whatever was coming next.

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Alpha Derrick sat on the edge of his bed, eyes staring blankly at the darkened room.

The soft flicker of a candle on the far table cast eerie shadows across the walls, but his mind was too consumed

with thoughts to notice.

The night had passed in restless contemplation, his body yearning for sleep but his mind refusing to grant it.

*Why are things not going my way in recent times?* he thought bitterly.

It felt as though the world had turned against him, as if fate itself was pulling the strings, ensuring his every

move led to further frustration.

With a deep sigh, Derrick suddenly stood up, his jaw clenched with renewed determination.

"I will have to do what must be done... | will take all that is mine," he muttered under his breath, grabbing his

jacket from the chair and striding out of his room.

His footsteps echoed through the empty corridors as he made his way towards Mona's room.

He knocked sharply on the door, and within moments, Mona opened it, her expression filled with surprise.

"Derrick? What's happening? Hope all is well?" she asked, her voice laced with curiosity and slight nervousness.

"Let's go and see Katherina now... | need answers," Derrick stated firmly, his tone leaving no room for debate.

Mona blinked in shock at his sudden decision. "Okay, givea minute... Letput something on," she

responded before quickly retreating inside her room.

As Derrick waited, his fingers twitched impatiently.

He wasn’t sure what had shifted within him overnight, but he knew one thing... He was done waiting, done

hesitating.

He needed to reclaim his power, to regain control over his life. No more lingering doubts, no more futile attempts

at diplomacy.

Mona soon emerged, now dressed and ready. Without another word, they headed out to the vehicle, the journey

filled with heavy silence.

Mona stole a glance at Derrick. He looked different and not just exhausted, but as if something within him had

changed.

*Derrick didn’t look like someone who wanted to see Katherina last night...

What changed overnight?* she wondered, a mixture of curiosity and excitement bubbling within her.

Derrick, on the other hand, was consumed by his own thoughts.

*| don’t care anymore. | am more desperate than ever before. | will agree to any bargain to keep my authority

and get more power.*

The drive seemed endless, but finally, they arrived at Katherina’s residence.

Without hesitation, Derrick stepped out, Mona right behind him.

The guards at the entrance barely acknowledged their presence, they were now familiar faces in this domain.

Inside, Katherina sat motionless, her gaze fixed on the walls, lost in her own musings.

At the sound of approaching footsteps, she turned, her expression unreadable.

Derrick and Mona both bowed their heads slightly in acknowledgment, but Katherina simply nodded in return,

her eyes scanning them with curiosity.

"What do | owe this pleasant surprise?" she asked, her voice calm but carrying a hint of amusement.

Derrick took a step forward, his posture rigid, his voice unwavering. "I need answers. | need power. And | am

ready to work with you in every capacity."

Mona's eyes widened slightly at Derrick’s words. She had expected resistance from him, maybe even reluctance,

but this? This was beyond what she had hoped for.

Katherina’s lips curled into a slow, knowing smile.

"Good. You've finally cto understand that you have to crush everyone standing in your way, haven't you?"

She rose from her seat and walked towards him.

Her presence commanding and filled with unspoken promises.

Derrick didn’t flinch. He met her gaze with equal intensity. "I don’t have tfor half-measures. Tellwhat

must be done."

Katherina’s smile deepened. "Let's finally take Kimberly and Theo out of the picture tonight.

Once they're gone, the path will be clear for you. And you, Mona, will have what you desire as well."

Mona's heart pounded in exhilaration. *Finally. Finally, Derrick is embracing what he should have embraced all

along.*

Derrick, however, was not so easily swayed. "What do you stand to gain after granting us all of these things?" he

asked, his voice low, his gaze sharp.

Katherina tilted her head slightly, her expression darkening.

"Revenge," she said simply, her voice dripping with venom. "I just need to get my revenge, and whoever stands

against that, shall | crush."

A silence stretched between them, the weight of her words settling over the room like a storm about to break.

Derrick finally nodded. "Good. Let's get it done tonight."

A slow, satisfied smirk played on Mona's lips as she watched Derrick’s unwavering resolve.

*Derrick is finally back... This is all | ever wanted.* Mona thought I'm excitement.

The deal was sealed. The night ahead promised chaos, destruction, and the end of those who stood in their

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