Becoming Alpha’s Personal Caretaker
Chapter 161

Lauren's

POV

My eyes went to the glass of champagne on Evelyn's hand. Tiny bubbles from the bottom rose up. I could almost imagine the sweet and delicious taste of the wine in my mouth. I glanced at Evelyn's face.

Her face was fully made-up. The make-up was perfect. And the smile on face seemed genuine. I would bet my own power that her dress and shoes were designer's, too. She, like most girls in this party, wanted to show off. I sighed.

My hand rose and claimed the drink. I tilted the glass before I slowly drew the flute near my lips. Behind my lashes, my gaze turned to the woman who delivered the champagne.

For the years that I have known this woman, I have never received a single kindness from her. She and Janice were built in the same cloth. Sadly, Evelyn has not seen the kind of person Janice was. If she did, she will eventually turn her back on her so-called bestfriend.

I saw the corner of Evelyn's mouth went up followed by the glimmer of malicious regard in her eyes.

Just what I thought. This woman is planning something.

This drink might be poisoned or spiked with something that would cause me my demise or would ruin my reputation.

In quick succession, I pulled the glass away from my mouth and grabbed Evelyn's nape. I poured the champagne on her mouth.

Evelyn has the moment of surprise and was not able to avoid my actions.

Collective gasped can be heard around us followed by the Evelyn's choking.

Unsmiling, my attention remained on the woman despite Alpha Kean helping her. It did not escape my eyes when the shock and terror appeared on Evelyn's pretty face. Even the nearby individuals had the same reaction.

"What are you doing, Lauren?" Alpha Kean asked while caressing the other woman's back.

On the other hand, Evelyn spit the drink that entered her mouth. Tears fell from her eyes in doing so.

"What the hell, Lauren?" Evelyn coughed. "I am trying to make amends and this is what you do. Do you really hate me that much?!"

Gone was the smirk on her face. Evelyn is pissed.

She held on Alpha Kean's arm as she held herself steady. She played the part of a damsel in distress in flying colors.

I exhaled. Just like her bestfriend, this woman knew what to say at times like this. Almost the victim in the situation when in fact, she was the one who made the mess.

I can hear from the around me on how disgraceful I am for doing this to Evelyn. That I am doing it again. Making trouble despite being in another territory. That I did not respect Ms. Delia's birthday celebration. They were also reminded of what happened in the conference when my engagement to Michael has been severed as well as the news of Janice losing her child and accusing me of the being the reason. "What was in the drink, Evelyn?" I asked.

I need to be calm. It will be no good if I face this situation with my emotions in my sleeves. I am so done with these people trying to blame me of their own issues. I also did not remember offending Evelyn on personal level except for the distorted knowledge she got from Janice about me.

"What are you talking about?"

"What was in the drink?" I repeated.

"What is this, Lauren? We are making a scene." Alpha Kean stated.

"I am here to made peace, Lauren. Despite what you did to my bestfriend, I still chose to make peace with you for my parents' sake. I am also hoping that when Janice came back, she will see that I am in good relation with her sister." Evelyn reasoned. Fresh tears appeared from her already misty eyes.

Of course, she used waterproof mascara. Or else she would look like a racoon.

By the looks of it, since we are gaining audience already, Evelyn has earned sympathy.

"Nice speech. Yet, it does not answer my question."

"You're crazy. I'm out of here."

Before Evelyn could turn her back on me, I seized her wrist.

Fear materialized on her face but she quickly covered it with a frown.

"Let go of me, Lauren. No wonder, Janice wanted nothing to do with you."

She tried to removed my grip on her but I refused to let go.

I waved for one of Alpha Kean's men. I was glad that he immediately moved towards me.

"Have this drink tested. I noticed her gave the bartender a suspicious item before she came to me with a drink in hand. Also, grabbed the man behind the counter she spoke with. Kindly check the CCTV in the area especially in the bar. Thank you." I gave him the flute. More than half were wasted on Evelyn's mouth but I made sure that there will be enough liquid for possible testing.

"Evelyn?"

Terror showed on the face of my half-sister's bestfriend. She did not see it coming. She thought her plans would work out.

Unable to speak, I stared into her but my hand has a tight grip on Evelyn's wrist.

"Let us settle this privately. We have more eyes on us now." Alpha Kean declared.

He faced one of his men near him.

"Have this woman removed. Make sure that she was being followed so that when the investigation is done, we know where to find her." He ordered.

I unclasped my grip on Evelyn.

"N-no. No, please."

The tears on Evelyn were real this time. The dread on her face was genuine. She tried to grab the alpha's arm but he backed away from her reach. "A-alpha Kean, please."

Two men dragged the mischievous woman away from the venue. Following her were whispers of contempt from the other guests.

"Lauren, a word."

I nodded at Alpha Kean.

I was looking for a perfect timing to speak with him since I arrived in the Lunarko Tribe. I need to ask him about my mother. It was the only reason why I decided to accept the invitation of Ms. Delia.

I was following behind him as he exited the venue of the party. Since I am familiar with the place, I knew that we are heading to the study where he conducts important meetings and conversations. I went there far too many times in the past. It was the same place where I learned of my engagement with Michael.

I closed the door behind me.

The study has not changed. The design was still the same except for the additional filing cabinet on one side. The last time that I was here, that was not there yet. It was made of mahogany just like the table and the rest of the book cases. Alpha Kean was already behind the table when I turned around to find him. He was staring at me with fondness and a hint of regret.

"I'm sorry about what happened at the party. I should have asked you first."

"It's alright. I am used to being doubted and believing the other person because they looked like the wounded party." I said it with casuality.

"Lauren..."

"It's okay."

Alpha Kean sighed. He pulled the chair and sat on it.

"You know, we could have been family."

"Yeah, but it is all in the past now."

"Lauren-"

"The main reason why I was here was because I wanted to ask you about my mother." I said before he could continue his litany about us being family.

I knew that he would insist on reconnecting our affiliation through Michael and I's broken engagement. It appeared that he and his family were on the same script.

It made me wonder why they were singing a different tone and treated me warmly since I have arrived. Could it be because I disclosed my healing power in public? Victor warned me about it. And my mate seemed right. "About my mother..."