"Beta Peter," she said pleasantly. "Thank you for meeting me."
Felix noted her elegant attire and confident demeanor with approval. Whatever game she was playing, she had come prepared. "This way, Miss Chase," he replied, escorting her inside.
Meanwhile, in one of the mansion's many sitting rooms, Melissa James – now Melissa Blackwood – fidgeted uncomfortably with the sleeve of her dress. This was her second visit to the Blackwood home, but she still felt like an unwelcome intruder.
Her mother-in-law, Olivia Blackwood, had barely acknowledged her presence since their arrival. The few times their eyes met, Olivia's gaze held nothing but cold disdain.
Other relatives weren't much better. Though they didn't openly insult her, their subtle comments about her humble omega background stu
