The Beta’s Regret

Chapter 66

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“So, shouldn't you be preparing for the ball? | could help you with whatever help you need,”

“Oh, maybe | would, but for now | just want to take a stroll around the mansion,” | told Arthur with a smile.

“Oh, that’s nice. Letgive you a tour then, he jumped excitedly and | couldn't help but chuckle at his childlike

glee.

“That'll be great,” | nodded, and we began walking across passages, and cacross King Eros. The office door

was slightly ajar, and he seemed busy talking to someone.

Then Arthur slowed his movement; he said he had something to tell King Eros, and that we should wait till he

was done with. his guest.

| sighed, and accepted as we waited aside. The blinds which were partly drawn was tempting and I couldn't help

but take a peek inside.

King Eros was seated on a chair and was looking intently at someone.

| tried craning my neck further to see who it was, and then my eyes fell on a beautiful girl who was seated

opposite him.

She had one hand resting on the armrest while another on his knee. She was wearing a short dress, and her

long, slender legs were almost touching Eros’ legs as well under the table.

Her hair fell in elegant waves upon her shoulder as she laughed at something. Something about her felt familiar.

The two appeared to be talking to each other politely, and | even saw Eros smile at her once or twice.

Suddenly, | becself-aware of the dress | was wearing. | should have chosen something more appealing

instead of dressing so plainly.

1 shook my head, and Arthur gently tapped on my shoulder. “Hey, are you alright?”

“Huh” | blinked and then added, “Yeah, I... | am fine”

“Are you sure? You look a little pale. Arthur observed, and | gave him a small smile.

“I'm just tired, that’s all.”

He immediately cto stand besideand spoke in a soft voice, “Hey, Eden... can | call you Blondie?”

He said, and my eyes widened. Blondie. That's the snArthur from my previous life teaseswith.

He callsBlondie, while I call him Blackie.

1 suddenly felt emotional “yes, sure.” My voice was croaky.

1 gulped and could not help but cast a glance in the direction of his office. The girl was now Teaning forward and

had placed a hand on Eros’ hand and was murmuring something softly.

It was hard to see her face as her hair fell forward, blocking my view of his face, but from this angle, they

seemed close, too

close.

Arthur called out to me, but | could not stand there anymore,with Eros kissing that girl and doing God knows

what else.

| tried to swallow the tears that were threatening to leak and dabbed my eyes quickly.

Arthur crunning towardsand stopped me.

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“Eden, what is the matter? Did | do something?”

| shook my head. | shouldn't be feeling this way, at least not yet. | do not have a hold over King Eros, and what if

truly we aren’t mates in this life and | find out that | have a different mate somewhere, different from Eros... |

was confused and sad.

“No-not at all. | was beginning to feel really tired,” | mumbled, and then | heard the door of the office open.

The lock clicked softly and Eros stepped out, dressed in the sblack outfit | had seen him in a while ago..

He looked at Arthur and me, and his gaze fell on our joined hands. His eyes furrowed as he asked.

“Is there a problem?”

Arthur turned to look at him and replied, “Not really, King. | think Blondie here just got tired”

“Blondie

“Yes, it’s my nicknfor her. Eden. Arthur answered with a little smile.

“So, you wanted to talk to me?” He asked his beta.

“Eros. A feminine voice greeted. | looked up to see the sgirl who was inside Eros’ office step out to see what

was going

She was extremely beautiful, had perfectly painted nails, and her heels clicked softly against the floor.

The girl's gaze fell onand she gavea quick once over before turning her attention to Eros.

It was Olivia. She had the sfeatures as my baby sister, and | was frozen to the spot.

“Olivia.” my voice cout in a squeak.

Arthur nudges my shoulders “You mean, Eve?”

| turned to him in surprise “She’s Eve?” | asked him and he nodded. | stared back at her in shock.

Everybody from my previous life had the sbore before, but my baby sister was born a different name. She

was Eve! And she feels so different, cold and b’tchy.

1 gulped, and could only stare at her. Eve only scoffed and scooted near zeros unashamedly. “Yeah, | am Eve and

also Olivia Olivia is my middle name. Callany” she said dismissively, making her hand brush him “So, you

have a date for the mate ball tonight?”

“Not really, Eve.” he said “But | didn’t know that Olivia is your middle name,”

Eve or Olivia was bold. She took his hand in hers, giving it a gentle squeeze.

“The name's not so important. But know that | am more than available to be yours. Let us both have sfun,”

Eve said

ultrily.

Another flare of jealousy shot up in my heart at the way she was casually holding his hand and standing so close

to him. Her breasts were almost brushing his chest, and she was looking at han with a lot of expectations. Eros

didn’t appear to mind her being so close, either.

Eros slowly pulled his hand away and replied, “I can’t assure you anything. If you would excuse me, | have other

things to do before the mate ball”

She frowned a little, but quickly put up a cheerful smile. “Sure, you work a lot but do remember to take some

rest before the

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He only smiled, and she took one more step away, but she slipped. Eve would have fallen on the floor if Eros

wouldn't have caught her right away. His hands slunk around her waist, and she gave a startled cry.

“Oh sorry, did not see that”

Eros smiled and helped her straighten up.

“No problem”

She let her hand linger on his shoulder as he pulled her up and her ankle somehow twisted and she slipped

again.

“Oops,” Eve gave a nervous smile and Eros gripped her once again. They collided on the wall behind them and

her body smacked on the Eros‘ as she pushed her hair back.

“This is so embarrassing. I'm truly sorry” Eve mumbled, her hand trailing from his shoulder to his palm as he

slowly made her stand on his feet again.

“Maybe you need srest too”

Eve chuckled, “I think so

At that moment, | forgot that she looked like my baby sister, Olivia... | felt like squeezing her neck hard and

choking her to death.

| rolled my eyes at the scene and couldn’t help but notice Eve's reluctance to let go of Eros.

Then she blew him a farewell kiss while swaying her hips as she walked away from him, her hair bouncing in the

air.