Wilmot's POV
My face heated up uncontrollably at Vanya's words.
I quickly turned my head and said, "Don't get me wrong, I just wanted to hear some news about the Silver Moon Pack from you."
"I don't know more than you do," I quickly added.
Seeing that Vanya had stopped teasing me, I immediately pressed on, "What exactly happened in the Silver Moon Pack? I got insider information that the Todd family has some shady accounts leaking. Several funding chains have been cut off, and all cooperation with overseas institutions has been halted. It won't be long before the Todd family has to face institutional scrutiny. Back and forth, who knows how much they'll lose."
When I mentioned overseas institutions, I noticed Vanya's reaction. It seemed like she suddenly thought of something.
"Could it be that you know who did it?" I stared at her closely, trying to find some clues on her face.
Vanya raised an eyebrow and said, "If I knew who did it, I wouldn't be the last one here to hear about it."
Indeed, as the Luna of the Silver Moon Pack, her access to information was still less than that of outsiders.
"Recently, I saw you and Cliff showing off your love on various media. You seemed like a loving couple. With the company in trouble, why didn't he tell you?"
As soon as the words left my mouth, I regretted it. Why did my tone sound so jealous?
Vanya said, "You also know that was just for show. When have you ever seen us truly in love?"
"Like that time..." I started to say, but the scene of Vanya fainting in my arms and Cliff carrying her away flashed through my mind. I decided not to mention it.
Vanya frowned and asked, "Which time?"
I quickly changed the subject. "I've given you such important news. How do you plan to thank me?"
"Buy you a meal," Vanya took out a card, "I'm flush with cash lately."
At school, apart from our classmates, almost no one knew she was Cliff's wife.
She had always tried to portray herself as an ordinary graduate student and kept a low profile.
If she drew too much attention and Veronica found out she was attending Wolfe, it would be a big trouble.
At noon, during the lunch break, I directly pulled her to the most expensive restaurant in Wolfe.
Seeing Vanya's reluctance to enter, I asked, "What's the matter? You're not willing to spend the money for me?"
I knew she wasn't stingy with the money. This restaurant was mostly frequented by the children of the wealthy and the elite.
If she entered with me, she would definitely be the subject of gossip.
"Wilmot, the restaurant next door is also good, and the prices are reasonable. How about..."
"Stop complaining and get in!" I dragged Vanya into the restaurant. As soon as she stepped in, I saw a familiar figure.
Melinda was sitting at the most conspicuous table in the restaurant, with Raven and Fawn beside her.
Raven and Fawn's hostile gazes from before were gone when they saw Vanya.
I pulled Vanya to find a seat and order. Vanya was still puzzled.
"Fawn, Raven, you are my best friends at this university. I was wrong last time, and I know I was wrong. So I specially invited you to have a meal, hoping you can forgive me. It was really just a slip of the tongue last time, I'm sorry."
Melinda didn't notice us, focusing all her attention on Raven and Fawn.
We sat in the corner and could clearly hear Melinda's apology.
"My boyfriend bought me a house right across from the school. I'm bored living alone. Why don't you all move in? You are my best friends after all."
Melinda held their hands, looking very sincere.
Hearing this, I glanced at Vanya, who almost burst into laughter.
She whispered, "Alpha Cliff is the boyfriend Melinda mentioned. If Melinda really wanted to apologize, she would have done it long ago. She just wants to show off about the house Alpha Cliff bought her in front of Raven and Fawn, which is why she chose this expensive restaurant to say all this."
After hearing this, I couldn't help but sneer.
Then, I heard the woman called Fawn ask, "You mean the block that woman lives in?"
After speaking, Fawn also glanced at Vanya not far away.
Melinda didn't notice and continued, "Yes. Last time we couldn't get in. After my boyfriend found out, he bought me a house there. I thought of you two as soon as I moved in."
"Thought of us, or just wanted to show off?"
"How could you say that, Raven? I've always considered you my best friends..."
As she spoke, tears began to fall from Melinda's face.
Vanya propped her chin on her hand, watching this scene.
"Is it that amusing?"
I was quite annoyed that Vanya's attention was elsewhere.
Vanya made a shushing gesture.
I thought that woman named Melinda was really annoying and made a move to pull Vanya away. Vanya stopped me, whispering, "Don't rush. Watch the drama unfold."