Lillian sensed Patrick's disdain for Derrick in his tone, and Patrick's attitude made Lillian feel unhappy.
She could not accept anyone denigrating Derrick, but she dared not contradict Patrick.
Her rationality told her that it would be a dangerous thing to do so.
Patrick didn't care about what Lillian thought. He sensed from her words that she was nothing but a stupid woman who was obsessed with Derrick.
And there was more. Lillian was also selfish and mean, and she made him sick.
Patrick didn't bother to say anything else to Lillian. He raised his chin at Leonard.
Leonard understood immediately, so he went up and pulled Lillian up.
"Where are you taking me?" Lillian was afraid instantly, worrying that Patrick would do something even worse to her.
"Shut up," Patrick said. Then Leonard immediately gagged Lillian and stuffed her into the car.
Soon, Patrick's convoy set off again.
Meanwhile, at his villa on the western outskirts of Gabbs, Derrick was sipping coffee in the courtyard as he was about to go to Blood Moon Pack to deal with some business.
Suddenly, the pack guard told him through the mind link that a few black cars were parked outside the villa.
The pack guard could tell by the scent that those visitors weren't from Blood Moon Pack.
Patrick stood at the door of the villa after getting off. He said to the pack guard standing at the door, "Tell Derrick that Patrick, from the Black Thorn Pack, is here to send him a gift."
The pack guard knew very well about the Black Thorn Pack as well as Patrick, the Alpha of the pack.
The guard immediately contacted Derrick through the mind link and said, "Alpha Derrick, Alpha Patrick from the Black Thorn Pack says he is here to send you a gift."
Derrick, who was idle and looked lazy at first, instantly narrowed his eyes and became spirited. The corners of his lips curved up slightly as he replied, "Invite Alpha Patrick in!"
Not long after, Patrick brought Leonard and the others into the villa.
"Alpha Patrick, what a surprise. I'm flattered that you showed up here. I heard that your villa is more luxurious," Derrick greeted Patrick casually, his tone taunting.
Patrick sneered and said, "Alpha Derrick, aren't you going to invite me in?"
"Alpha Patrick, please come in," Derrick opened the door and invited Patrick in.
As soon as Patrick entered the living room, he sat down on the sofa directly while Derrick walked to the bar. "Anything to drink?"
"Alpha Derrick, do you know this woman?"
At the same time, Lillian was thrown at Derrick's feet.
Lillian looked up and was attracted by Derrick's deep eyes. She blushed at once.
She looked at Derrick with certain expectations and excitement.
She gave her best to control her expression, trying to look piteous and tender. Then she whispered, "Mr. Fisher."
Derrick put the bottle down. He looked at Lillian and suddenly smiled.
Lillian's heart beat faster, and she was even more excited. She thought, 'So, Mr. Fisher does remember me!'
"Mr. Hammond, who is she?"
Lillian thought she heard Derrick wrong. Hearing his words, she felt cold all over.
Patrick folded his long legs elegantly, sat on the sofa, and looked at Derrick. "This woman said that she liked you. She is such a sweet, innocent girl, and she has a huge crush on you. As a friend who grew up with you together in Gabbs, I feel the obligation to bring her to you, lest you miss out on true love."
If Patrick's goal was to irritate Derrick, he made it.
Derrick thought, 'Miss out on true love?
Who?'
"How can such an ordinary woman be my true love? You've got to be kidding me."
Lillian's lips trembled. She had no idea that Derrick would use such a harsh word to describe her.
"Alright then. She is here already. You and I still have a score to settle." Patrick snapped his fingers. "Leonard, fill up the biggest bucket in Alpha Derrick's villa with water and bring it here."
Derrick was offended and stood up right away. "Wait!" His eyes were cold. "Patrick, this is my place. Who permitted you to touch my things as you please?"
Patrick crossed his fingers unhurriedly. He looked at the cold-faced Derrick and said, "This is your place, so I can't touch your things as I please."
Patrick said slowly. Suddenly, the expression on his face was filled with hostility as he shouted angrily, "Gloria is mine. Who permitted you to lay your hands on her as you please?"
Lillian was still upset about what Derrick had said about her, and suddenly, for no reason, she felt a rush of pressure.
She looked up in horror. She had no idea that right now, the angry Patrick had already begun to release his Alpha aura.
Derrick, at the same time, felt Patrick's strong Alpha aura as well. Derrick's wolf began to get restless, which almost made Derrick lose control and want to shift right away.
However, when he heard Patrick mention Gloria, he calmed down in an instant.
He stared at Patrick, who was on the sofa, and asked, "So, you came here today because of Gloria?"
Patrick smiled mechanically, "Yes, and no."
Patrick raised his chin and pointed at Lillian. Looking at Derrick, he said, "Why you hate this woman is none of my business. And I don't give a fuck if you want to teach her a lesson or if you want her dead. But Derrick, don't you care about loose ends?"
Patrick's accusation was utterly obvious, and his tone was so cold. Derrick sensed something wasn't right.
"What do you mean?" Derrick was puzzled. He thought, 'What does Lillian have anything to do with this?'
"Toby," Patrick only said one word.
Patrick looked at Derrick and pointed at Lillian. "Get it now?"
Patrick's words were very straightforward, and of course, Derrick got it. There was nothing to hide.
Yet Derrick didn't understand. He thought, 'What happened? How is Lillian related to Patrick in any way?'