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The day my father injected me with suppressants, Derek helped me escape.
From that day on, I became his mate.
He lavished me with the utmost care; if I asked for the moon, he'd never offer me just the stars.
Everyone envied my good fortune, and even I believed it myself.
Until three years later, on the eve of our bonding ceremony, he, who was supposed to become my mate, instead delivered me right back into my father's hands.
"I've watched her for three years and ensured she didn't escape. Our agreement is fulfilled. Now, you should betroth Olivia to me, shouldn't you?"
Olivia, my younger sister.
My father nodded in satisfaction, yet he still seemed somewhat puzzled.
"You've lived with her for three years, and you haven't developed any feelings for her at all?"
Derek let out a cold laugh.
"Feelings? Every second I spent with her made me sick. If it weren't for Olivia, I would never have feigned any affection for her."
Since Derek treated me like trash, why should I bother treating him like a human being?

My Beta’s Three-Year Lie, My Alpha’s Forever Truth

But soon, she switched back to that heart-wrenchingly pitiful demeanor, gliding gracefully toward me.


"Sister, how could you spout such nonsense? I know you've always liked Derek, but Derek has always loved me. Love can't be forced. You've been clinging to Derek relentlessly, and I've already chosen to overlook it."


"But for you to repeatedly tarnish Derek's reputation, and now even try to slander him like this... well, I simply can't stand by and let it happen any longer."


Just a few simple words completely turned the tables.


The guests and the media alike swiftly changed their tune.


"Oh, so that's what happened! I knew Derek couldn't be that kind of person. He's a renowned philanthropist, after all—donates a significant amount to orphanages every year and even established a charitable foundation."


Chapter 7