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Gloria was both glad and relieved to see Rosemary berate Adelaide. “She’s so malicious. She’ll get what the deserves,” she said.
But deep down, she was anxious. Ever since she took charge of the pack’s internal affairs, Rosemary and Sabrina had been resentful toward her.
Ulrik hadn’t outright criticized her, but sometimes when lost in thought, he’d display a cold, distant attitude.
Even the pack members, including Beta, never spoke ill of Adelaide.
When Gloria tried to steer conversations, they seemed oblivious and continued to praise Adelaide’s kindness and her qualities as a good Luna.
Vanya even remarked that the pack had been well–ordered when Adelaide was around, and Tamara agreed.
Before joining the Bloodmoon Pack, Gloria had assumed everyone in the pack would detest Adelaide.
After all, someone as narrow–minded and envious as Adelaide must be harsh to omegas , who in turn would complain bitterly.
But in reality, only Rosemary and Sabrina, who were dissatisfied with her, truly hated Adelaide.
Her panic grew. She seemed to control everything, yet in reality, she controlled nothing.
She vowed to outdo Adelaide in magnanimity and management skills, proving she could be a more considerate and competent Luna, even with a second mating.
She also planned to mend relations with Velda/As Ulrik’s lover and someone approved by Lycan Erasmus, being tolerant toward Velda might earn her gratitude.
After all, Velda had been rejected by Adelaide. But she was wrong–Yelda showed no appreciation for her kindness , even quarreling with her over trivial matters.
Velda always believed she was right and Gloria wrong, which infuriated Gloria.
Life was a mess, nothing like she’d imagined.
Only Ulrik treated her decently. Everything else was frustrating.
Ulrik visited the Stormridge Pack again with Velda, bringing many gifts and even shouting at th border to request a meeting.
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Fortunately, the Stormridge Alpha was absent, and Penelope invited them in.
Velda’s expression remained sullen, with no intention to apologize.
Penelope, however, seemed unperturbed and even offered them coffee.
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Penelope’s grandchildren and their mates stood by, casting hostile glares at Velda.
Ulrik knelt on one knee. “I’ve come to wish you good health and happiness,” he said.
Velda reluctantly knelt too, but remained silent, her veiled mouth seemingly sealed.
Penelope asked them to rise and sit down.
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Ulrik nervously said, “Penelope, my mate’s words that day were harsh. I hope you can forgive her.
“Harsh? They were outright insults! one of Penelope’s grandsons‘ mates retorted.
“We didn’t seek donations from your pack. My grandmother was just tired and wanted a drink of water and a rest.”
Another shewolf continued, “But she called us beggars the moment she saw us. What did we beg for? What did you give?”
The she–wolves vented their anger. Penelope’s charity shouldn’t be insulted like this.
Ulrik felt uneasy, doubting this visit would secure forgiveness.
He glanced at Velda, urging her to apologize, but she ignored the Stormridge Pack members , sitting there numbly.
Her presence was already a huge concession.
“Enough,” Penelope said slowly. “Be polite with guests here.”
At her word, the complaints ceased.
She looked at Velda, then at Ulrik. “I haven’t held a grudge. It’s the children who’re angry. I’ve told them many times that charity invites all sorts of comments. If you can’t silence everyone, just focus on your conscience.”
Then Velda spoke up, her voice cold. “You’re so magnanimous, something we can’t match. But if you’re truly without resentment, why were we turned away last time?”
“Velda!” Ulrik broke into a cold sweat, sharply warning her, “Stop.”
Penelope gave her a meaningful look. “Velda, I wasn’t informed of your last visit. Had I known, I would’ve told you there was no need to apologize. You didn’t offend me; you only offended yourself
She sipped her coffee and continued, “I’ve met all kinds of people in my life–talented and no humble and arrogant, wicked and kind, I’ve encountered many contradictory individuals like you.”
“You say I’m contradictory?”
Velda sneered, her eyes blazing with anger. “How so?”