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Pandora hurriedly inquired about everyone’s latest news.
Germain approached Madison and greeted her, “Madison, long time no see.”
Though they were siblings, they shared the same birth year and month, only two days apart.
Madison responded, “You haven’t returned to the capital for two or three years, have you?”
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“Yeah, my last visit was to help Sidney with the mating ceremony for Adelaide from the Frostfang Pack,” Germain said, his eyes cold and devoid of his former simplicity.
At the mention of Adelaide, Madison tightly gripped her cloak and stepped aside in silence.
Germain followed and asked, “What’s the matter? Do you also harbor resentment towards this Adelaide?” Madison replied coldly, “Resentment? I’d sooner strike back at her with all my might.”
Germain mused, “She is the daughter of Alpha Bentley.”
At the mention of Alpha Bentley, Madison’s eyes brimmed with hatred, her body trembling with it.
In a frigid tone, she said, “I can never forget how Alpha Bentley rejected me.”
Germain softly comforted her, “It’s in the past. Remember it, but don’t dwell. Don’t hurt yourself over it.”
Madison snorted, “Hurt for him? Not worth it. It’s just that seeing the Frostfang Pack, once extinct, rise again, with Adelaide marrying Lance and basking in glory, fills me with disgust.”
Germain stood by, his eyes gleaming with ambition, “Glory is fleeting. Once our grand plan succeeds, life and death will be but a word from you.”
Madison composed herself and asked, “How’s the situation in the South?”
Germain replied, “Short of manpower and weapons.”
Madison frowned. The royalty enforced strict control over weapons; even with money, they were hard to obtain.
Germain added, “First, let’s see the Stephens family’s stance.”
The Stephens family in the South contracted part of the arms production from the armory, of course, under the supervision of the Royal Military Affairs.
“Recruit more manpower and purchase arms. Have Maya allocate more funds. I was swindlec losing over twenty million. My liquid assets are now scarce,” she recounted the incident to Germain.
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Enraged, Germain listened and cursed, “Her again! Today, upon arriving in the capital, I first went to the Blackthorn Pack. I learned she went to the Greenwood Center and announced Sidney’s death within the Blackthorn Pack. I had to report this to Clarissa and Lycan Erasmus just now. Tomorrow morning, I must
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rush back to the Blue Ridge State.”
Madison was unsurprised by Sidney’s death, merely remarking coldly, “Useless in life, and even in death, choosing such a time to cause trouble. Truly a harbinger of misfortune. I had specially arranged a banquet, inviting numerous government officials and military generals, hoping to showcase you before them. Now it’s all ruined.”
Germain also wore a face of annoyance, “Whe
she died is of no consequence. I would have concealed the news until after the holidays. But now that Adelaide has meddled, even Clarissa and Lycan Erasmus are aware. How can I possibly stay in the c
Madison, seething with resentment, had to advise him to endure, “Forget it. Don’t provoke them for now. They’ve just returned with merits, enjoying high prestige in both government and public circles. Let’s lie low, recruit quietly, and speed up the process. As for the mating with the Stephens family, see to it promptly.”
“That Paisley once served on the southern border battlefield. If we could have her in our service, recruiting would be much smoother.”
“Moreover, with the Stephens family’s support and the Crimson Flame Pack’s aid, our grand plan will eventually succeed.”
Germain frowned and shook his head, “But I believe Alpha of the Crimson Flame Pack is mostly just paying lip service. Paisley is highly favored. It’s difficult to have her bind with me and become my second chance. Besides, she knows about Sidney being at Greenwood. She likely won’t agree.”
“If we can’t have Paisley, then choose another she–wolf from the Stephens family.”
“I don’t believe they are unwilling to erase the shame brought upon their family by the private mating incident.”
Madison said, “Remember, our goal is to secure weapons. Also, the Stephens family has a horse ranch on the northern plains.”
“For now, you’ll have to make do without attracting Lycan Erasmus’s attention. Even if you mate with a she–wolf from the Stephens family, let Lycan Erasmus believe it’s merely for wealth. A good–for–nothing pack Alpha must indulg in wine, women, and wealth.”
“I’ll first incite Lycan Erasmus’s suspicion towards Lance. As for the Olsons now controlling the Royal Army…”
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Madison paused, “Lycan Erasmus intends to promote the Olsons, seemingly aiming to support Ulrik. We can approach Ulrik’s mate to court the Olsons.”
In the Central Hall, Lance brought his family to pay respects to Clarissa, Erasmus, and Camilla.
Clarissa, upon seeing Adelaide and Cedric, couldn’t help but call them over for a chat.
She even held Cedric’s hand, asking if he had any trouble writing now.
In a clear voice, Cedric replied, “Alpha Lance teaches me daily, and I practice diligently day and night. My wrist has grown much stronger. Writing poses no problem.”
“That’s good, that’s good,” Clarissa said cheerfully, patting his shoulder.
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“Don’t disappoint Alpha Lance. Study hard. Once your writing improves, you can attend the academy . “”
“Yes, ma’am,” Cedric responded appropriately.