Chapter 71. Black Card

Lilly’s POV

“Strike three, you’re out!” Asena mused, radiating satisfaction as the drama played out before us.

“You’re fired!” Felix barked, stepping forward with authority. He jabbed his finger at the door, his voice echoing through the boutique like a judge’s gavel. “Gather your things and go. I never want to see your face here again!”

Anne’s composure crumbled in an instant. She rushed forward, collapsing to her knees. “Please, Zack, you can’t let him do this to me! My brother is in the hospital—this is our family’s only income. Please, I beg you!”

“It’s Beta Zackary to you,” Zack snarled, baring his teeth, fury radiating from every muscle. His hands trembled, barely restrained. “You humiliated and disrespected my date. I should ban you from the Royal Pack for this.”

Anne’s desperation etched across her face. “I know I messed up, but I’ll do anything to make it right,” she pleaded, her voice barely above a whisper, hoping to reach the humanity