Chapter 58: Scheming Novikovs (2)

Sasha’s gaze was fixed on the book in her hands, her eyes narrowing in concentration as her mind raced with conflicting thoughts. Her cousin and brother watched her with a mix of anticipation and unease, as if they expected her to unravel some deep, hidden truth. She had realized something, but it wasn't entirely clear to her yet. If Nikolai didn't carry Ophelia’s scent, then why was he so fiercely possessive of her? Was she merely a pawn, used to distract him from his inner demons? If that was the case, why did he keep referring to her as his mate instead of something less significant like a mistress or a concubine? And what about the birthmark? Sasha’s thoughts swirled in confusion, each question leading to another without offering any answers. “This is beyond my understanding,” Sasha muttered, her frustration evident. “All I know is that if Nikolai doesn’t carry her scent, then I don’t have to worry about her being his mate.” “Then we should proceed with our plans to eliminate her