Chapter 32. A True Elite

ARDEN

The others turned to me in an instant. The Opulence Cafeteria grew silent for a heartbeat, only to erupt shortly afterward with whispers.

“Who is that?”

“Is she crazy? Does she realize who she’s talking to?”

“I’ve never seen her before, but how dare she speak to Kieran like that—especially with True Alpha Jaxon sitting right behind him?”

People were quick to question my audacity and credibility, coming out in defense of my brother and his friends, who had clearly sinister intentions, all due to their status in our social hierarchy.

Despite my racing heart, I mustered the courage to walk over to them, swallowing hard as I placed distance between Owen and my brother. A flicker of surprise crossed Kieran’s eyes, but it was quickly replaced by a look of disgust. He clearly had never seen me like this—standing my ground.

Sienna quickly seized the moment to break the tense silence. “Are the likes of you actually allowed in here?” she exclaim