99 Times for Alpha’s Bestie novel Chapter 136

The one with dyed green hair blew smoke in my face, his smirk disgusting. His companion laughed and reached out a hand, aiming to touch the car’s paint.

“Get your filthy paws off of it!” My face turned cold, my voice sharp. “Scratch this car and you’ll regret it. You have no idea who it belongs to!”

The green-haired one only sneered.

With a glance around to make sure no one was watching, he suddenly reached out, trying to hook my chin.

“Tsk… Don’t think we can see what you really are. A Ferrari like that must belong to some spoiled rich boy you’re clinging to. Girls like you are everywhere-spoiled, bought and paid for women hanging around for the money. Name your price for the hour, and we’ll show you what a real man can afford.”

I was speechless.

Of all the things I expected, I never imagined these two rogues would mistake Liyah and me for cheap socialites pretending to be wealthy.

Just as his greasy hand was about to reach me, I smacked it away with force.

At that moment, Liyah returned from the restroom. The instant she saw I was surrounded, I understood what was happening.

Without a second thought, she stormed forward and delivered a stinging slap across the green-haired rogue’s face.

“You disgusting, vile trash! How dare you lay hands on her? I’ll beat you to death!”

Her temper flared instantly, and her furious words rang out. The slap caught him off guard, leaving a vivid handprint on his cheek.

His expression twisted with rage. Snorting sharply, he lunged forward and grabbed Liyah by the hair.

“You b***h! You actually dared to hit me? I’ll teach you a lesson today and show you whose territory this belongs to!”

He yanked her hair so hard that Liyah let out a bloodcurdling scream.

Seeing this, I rushed to help, but before I could react, the other thug grabbed me by the collar and threw me to the ground.

It all happened in an instant. Neither Liyah nor I had been prepared for such sudden violence.

As a few travellers passed by, I shouted desperately for help. But this was just a roadside stop. The travellers glanced over indifferently, then drove off in a hurry.

No one wanted to get involved with rogues; you never knew if there were more watching from the shadows.

The rogue’s fist was already swinging toward my face when a green sports car shot into the service area. The screech of its brakes echoed in mine and Liyah’s ears.

The doors opened, and Liam stepped out with his Gamma Soren at his side. They strode forward, each grabbing one of the rogues and slamming them to the ground.

Almost immediately, a black van pulled in behind them. Several tall, muscular Sterling Moon pack Elite warriors rushed out, their faces deadly and their presence imposing.

At first, the two rogues shouted curses, but faced with this display, their arrogance vanished. The pack warriors shoved them into the van without further resistance.

“Claire, Liyah, are you two alright?”

Liam hurried to lift me from the ground while Soren helped Liyah to her feet.

“Liam, why are you here? Were you following us?” I asked, my shock laced with anger.

“This highway hasn’t been safe lately. There has been a gang of rogues targeting luxury cars. I couldn’t relax knowing you were driving here.” Liam explained while handing us each a bottle of ice-cold water.

So that was the reason.

If he had not arrived in time, the outcome could have been disastrous.

My gaze drifted to his arm, where his sleeves were rolled up. Several raw scratches stood out against his skin.

I swallowed; my throat was tight. At last, the words I had held back forced their way out in a low voice.

“Fine-thank you.”

Liam took the chance to bring snacks from his car-things I used to like when I was younger.

“There’s still about an hour left before we reach Calgary. Have something to eat on the way. And tonight, let’s have dinner together. I’ve already reserved a table at Major Tom Bar, overlooking the city. After what just happened, at least let me have the honour of buying you a proper meal.”

I instinctively wanted to refuse.

But Liyah tugged at my sleeve, whispering, “I heard the food there is incredible. Hard to get a table unless you’re someone important-”

Liyah’s weakness had always been food. Wherever she went, she cared most about what to eat.

“Alright. It’s getting late. Let’s go.” Liam promoted.

By the time we reached Calgary, the city lights were glittering against the night sky. Liam led us into Major Tom Bar.

The dining area had several socialites and Elite Calgarian bigwigs already seated. A waiter led us to our reserved table.

The moment the table came into view, I froze. Someone was already sitting there, waiting.

A man rose from the main seat.

Despite his formal attire, his greasy charm was impossible to hide. His face was flushed with drink as he spread his arms wide and stepped forward eagerly.

“Well, if it isn’t my long-lost cousin, Claire! It’s been so many years, and finally you’ve come back. I can’t tell you how long I’ve been waiting for this day to come.”

My blood seemed to rush straight to my head and then freeze solid.

That bloated face, that obsequious grin, those greedy eyes-I would recognize this vile, despicable leech anymore.

I stood there, as if nailed to the floor, staring at him in disbelief, then slowly turned my gaze, filled with betrayal, and turned toward Liam.

He arranged this?

Seeing my stunned expression, Liam clearly mistook it for joy. He stood there with a puffed chest, his lips pressed together in a pleased smile.

“Claire, I know you’ve missed your hometown and your family all these years. So I reached out and contacted your cousin ahead of time and arranged this dinner. I wanted to surprise you with a perfect family reunion and let the past settle. It’s time to start fresh, and I-”

Smack-

Before he could finish, my hand swung across his face.