Vanya's POV
I frowned at Cliff, wondering when he started harboring such negative assumptions about me.
"I haven't done anything," I said impatiently.
"I've told you countless times. Melinda is my true mate and will be a valuable asset to the company. She poses no threat to your position as Luna. There's no need to target her constantly. Let alone use Veronica against her."
Cliff accused me angrily, "I've told you I will reject her, but not now. Can't you wait a little longer?"
"Cliff, I've said I didn't, and it wasn't me who told Veronica about the k********g. She wouldn't have shown up and found Melinda staying over if you hadn't told her," I explained.
Cliff narrowed his eyes, his face filled with suspicion. "It had better be that way," he said.
"Believe it or not."
I replied, n
