Alpha's Regret After Her Rebirth

Chapter 0097 Chapter 0097 Hannah

I stood in the bathroom, staring at my reflection in the mirror as Viona fussed with my hair. My fingers fidgeted nervously with the satin fabric of the simple silver gown that Noah had sent over earlier.

The straps were encrusted with delicate pearls, and it had a sweetheart neckline that accentuated my breasts in a way that I doubt he expected-if he was even the one who had picked out the gown and not his assistant.

"I can't believe he's doing this again," I muttered, shaking my head. Viona met my gaze in the mirror, her brow furrowing slightly.

"Trying to butter you up, you mean?" she asked as she curled a lock of my hair into an elegant updo. I nodded, pursing my lips.

A soft knock came at the door then, and Amber poked her head in. "Everything okay in here?" Her gaze fell on the gown that I was wearing. "Oh, wow. That's gorgeous."

Emma trailed in behind her, her eyes widening a bit when she saw me. "Is that for tonight? Alpha Noah has good taste."

I shifted uncomfortably at the reminder, Noah was up to something, that much was clear. But what?

"Here, let me," Amber said, stepping up beside Viona. The two of them worked in tandem, gently tilting my head this way and that as they put the finishing touches on my hair and makeup.

Emma hovered by the door, watching quietly. I caught her eye in the mirror and gave her a warm smile, which she returned shyly. It was clear that she still wasn't used to the whole idea of being a part of our friend group, but she was slowly warming up to us-and us to her. "You're going to look so beautiful," she said softly. "Alpha Noah won't know what hit him."

I wanted to laugh at that, but there was something so earnest about Emma's tone that I couldn't bring myself to make light of it. Instead, I simply nodded.

"Alright, I think you're ready," Viona announced, stepping back to admire her handiwork, I turned this way and that in the mirror, admiring the transformation-I really did look beautiful. And I felt it, too; not just a mask.This content provided by N(o)velDrama].[Org.

If only this sudden, impromptu event that Noah had invited me to was in earnest. But I knew better than that now. He had something up his sleeve, I just didn't know what.

Suddenly, Emma sna***ed up a bright red lipstick from the counter. "I think you need this," she said, holding it out to me. "It'll go with the dress really well. And give you a little extra confidence."

I laughed, but took the offered lipstick, carefully swiping it over my lips and pursing them at my reflection. The bold color made me feel powerful, desirable-s****y

"Perfect," Viona said with a nod of approval.

There was a sudden commotion from downstairs, the sound of the front doors opening and shoes scuffing against the marble floor. My heart leapt into my throat as I recognized Noah's voice. Chapter 0097

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I wasn't expecting him to still be here. I had assumed he would go on ahead, leaving me to make my own way to... whatever this event was.

The others seemed to realize it too, exchanging worried glances.

T'll go have a look," Viona whispered, slipping out of the room.

For a moment, there was silence, then the sound of Vigna's stunned voice drifting back up the stairs.

"Oh, Alpha Noah... you look very handsome this evening."

There was a murmured response from Noah that I couldn't quite make out, and then the sound of Viona's rapidly approaching footsteps. A moment later, she reappeared in the doorway, shooting me a meaningful look. "He's waiting for you in the foyer," she said simply.

I couldn't help but scoff. "Well, I'll be," I mused, gathering up my clutch and primping my hair one last time in the mirror. "Noah must have died and been replaced with someone else if he's actually waiting for me."

Viona and Amber both let out snorts. Emma eyed the three of us for a moment before shooting me an empathetic glance; no doubt her own husband had pulled similar antics on her while he was cheating. Taking a deep, steadying breath, I gave a sharp nod and started toward the door. I made my way downstairs, and I could feel my pulse thundering in my ears with every step.