Vanya's POV
The next day at noon, I was leaning against the window, intently reading a finance book, when Jenny gently knocked on the door and said, "Luna Vanya, the dressmaker and stylist are here, asking if it's convenient for you now?"
"Is there something?" I responded with some confusion.
"Aren't you attending the Thunder Pack's family dinner tonight?"
Hearing this, I couldn't help but frown.
With the recent flurry of events, had it not been for Jenny's reminder, I might have completely forgotten about returning to the Thunder Pack tonight.
I rubbed my temple, thinking that if it weren't for this monthly family dinner that I must attend, I really didn't want to go.
"I see, let them in," I put down the book in my hand and organized my thoughts.
The Thunder Pack is one of the largest packs in Los Angeles, with many ancient traditions.
Among them, the Dalton family's rule of having a monthly family dinner has continued to this day.
As long as I am a descendant of the Dalton family, there is no reason to be absent.
"Where's Cliff?" I asked casually.
"Alpha Cliff left early in the morning, probably busy with something," Jenny replied.
I took out my phone and dialed Cliff's number. He answered quickly this time.
"Tonight is the Dalton family's family dinner, you..."
Before I could finish my sentence, Cliff interrupted, "I have something on tonight."
"Okay, I see," I hung up the phone, feeling a mix of emotions inside.
Jenny said softly on the side, "Luna Vanya, why not talk to Alpha Cliff again? This is the first time you've returned to the Thunder Pack since your marriage. If Alpha Cliff doesn't go with you, you might be talked about when you get back to the Thunder Pack."
I was very clear that Jenny was thinking about me and understood what kind of situation I would face if Cliff didn't accompany me back.
But I just said lightly, "It's okay. I'm used to it anyway."
Even if Cliff didn't go with me, I had enough courage to deal with the difficulties of the members of the Dalton family.
As the sky gradually darkened, my car slowly arrived at the door of the Thunder Pack's Packhouse.
At this time, the members of the Dalton family in the Thunder Pack had basically all arrived.
The moment the door opened, everyone's gaze fell on me.
I was wearing a long blue dress, trying to make myself look elegant and noble, not wanting to lose my aura in front of these people.
"Who would have thought it's the Luna of the Silver Moon Pack who has returned," Mirabel's sarcastic voice rang out first, "Why didn't you come back with Alpha Cliff? Did you have a fight? I told you before, it would have been better if you became the mate of a member of our Field family. I think the Alpha of the Silver Moon Pack doesn't take you seriously at all."
I responded unceremoniously, "Mirabel, the youngest in your Field family, is almost forty, right? Your Field family has always liked second marriages, but I don't have that hobby."
Mirabel's eyes widened instantly, and she glared at me fiercely.
Aldridge saw this and hurriedly nudged her with his elbow, signaling her to say less.
"Vanya, don't take Mirabel's words to heart. She's just afraid you might be wronged in the Silver Moon Pack," Aldridge spoke, trying to mediate, and I had to be a bit more polite.
Mirabel was about the same age as me, with a charming and coquettish appearance.
Aldridge rejected his own mate and then chose the third party, Mirabel, who was cheating at the time, to be his second chance.
In the eyes of the members of the Dalton family, she was a mistress who couldn't be on the table.
But Aldridge doted on her, so everyone gave her a bit of face.
But she always opposed me.
In my previous life, I tolerated her for Aldridge's sake.
But I didn't expect that a few years after the Dalton family declined, she mercilessly kicked Aldridge away and swept all his property.
In this life, I will never show mercy to her again.
"Luna Vanya, although Mirabel's words are not polite, this is our Thunder Pack Dalton family's dinner. You have only been married for a month. He should come over," a member of the Dalton family's side branch said.
"Yeah, why don't we call and ask? We can wait a bit longer," the people around chimed in.
I was very clear that these people's thoughts were not on whether I had someone to accompany me or not.
But the Dalton family has many industries, and they all want to take this opportunity to seek cooperation with Cliff.
"If you really feel embarrassed, or I can make a call for you, we will meet sooner or later," Mirabel said on the side, gloating, waiting to see my joke.
In Los Angeles, who didn't know that Cliff and I were just a business marriage?
Cliff didn't like me at all.
The fact that I used to follow Cliff like a little follower is already well-known.
And everyone is rumored that Cliff has someone in his heart.
"You don't have to bother. Cliff has something to do, so he can't come. I don't want to disturb his work," I said coldly.
"Is it really because there is something that can't come, or is it accompanying someone else?" Mirabel said in a sarcastic tone, implying that Cliff had another woman outside.
I glanced at her fiercely, but she still didn't give up, "I saw Cliff in the mall today, choosing some women's products, with a girl by his side. It doesn't seem to be for you."
Aldridge heard this, and his face suddenly became serious.
He frowned and looked at me, "Vanya, what's going on? Did Cliff cheat on you?"