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Third Person’s POV
Adelaide continued entertaining guests while privately asking Paisley to monitor everyone, particularly scheming she–wolves.
Paisley noticed two young ladies frequently exchanging glances with Madison. She memorized their appearances and asked Ivy about their identities.
Ivy, who was managing the party, identified them after checking and told Paisley, “The one in buff is a relative of the Winteringham family: I don’t know her exact name. The one in lavender is Una Williamson, a talented and beautiful woman often compared to Lycan Luna–Camilla’s capital–recognized talent back in the day.
Paisley jotted down the info and later informed Adelaide.
Adelaide realized both the Winteringham family and Una had ties to Madison and Germain. They were trying to infiltrate the Blackthorn Pack. Sabrina was their pawn to embarrass Lance. It seemed Germain couldn’t stay in the Blue Ridge State anymore and should return to the capital for closer watch. It was also time to avenge Sidney.
After the banquet, Lance and Adelaide stood hand in hand at the main courtyard entrance, bidding farewell to dignitaries.
Together, they made a striking pair–Lance, handsome and noble, Adelaide, stunning and beautiful. Onlookers couldn’t help but admire them as the perfect match.
Guests left orderly under security guidance without any jams.
Madison and Wanda shared a car.
Before departing, they opened their farewell gifts from Adelaide, which varied for car
quest.
Wanda found a Statue of Health in her gift box and tossed it aside. “What’s this?”
She then looked at Madison’s gift–a Statue of Family Harmony, “What’s the meaning here? Sending me a Statue of Health implies I’m unhealthy and need its protection. Giving you a Statue of Family Harmony suggests your family’s discordant.”
Madison shot her a cold glance. “Silence. Didn’t you see Rowena’s look? You’ve overstayed at my manor.
It’s time to return.
“What for? He’s not coming to get me.
Wanda had been waiting for Winslow to fetch her. “And after today’s embarrassment, what should I do?”
“What choice do you have ? Make her a breeder to at least share that bitch’s favor.”
Madison massaged her temples, growing impatient. “Enough. Go home and stop causing me trouble. I’ve things to handle. Manage the shop with Tera and the golden jewelry store. Is the store sold?”
Wanda, full of resentiment at the idea of Sabrina as a breeder, replied, “It’s on the market, but no buyer
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What’s your asking price?”
Wanda hesitated. “Forty million dollars.”
Madison’s eyes widened . “Are you mad? Forty million? Everyone knows the golden jewelry store has already turned a profit. Sell it cheaply to avoid future trouble that might implicate me.”
“I thought since we gave Priscilla a large sum, we should fecoup it. Besides, with our thriving business, forty million is a bargain .”
“How many times must I tell you? Don’t be greedy! The gold ornaments from the first year will start fading soon. When customers complain, the Carter family won’t ignore it. He’s the uncle of the sole surviving member of the Frostfang Pack
Seeing her mother’s stern expression, Wanda replied reluctantly, “Tll lower the price.”
“Return to the Glenveil Pack tomorrow,” Madison ordered, her tone frayed.
Wanda’s face fell. She dreaded going back to Rowena’s good graces.
Rowena had recovered from her illness and clung to power, refusing to relinquish control.
Then there was that woman, Rowena’s niece, marked by Winslow as a breeder. She had two children and another on the way, due any day now,
Wanda’s return would only invite frustration.
But with her mother’s command, she had no choice.
How humiliating to leave Madison’s manor without fanfare, especially after arriving so arrogantly.
That woman had a son and a daughter, and now she was on the verge of giving birth once more.
Though Sabrina was naive, her youth and beauty made her a potential rival. Letting her battle that pregnant woman might yield some advantage.
Yet Wanda despised Sabrina.
All these women were whores, causing her endless misery.
Madison, meantime, was lost in her own thoughts.
Germain was set to take a second mate from the Stephens family , soon after Sidney’s death.
The Stephens were powerful, with arms and influence, but Madison wondered about the Stephens woman’s standing in her family.
Then there was Tad’s daughter from the Ironclaw Pack, of mating age.
If Germain’s son Crispin could mate with her, the Olsons‘ support would be secured.
Tad now commanded the Royal Army.
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Madison also considered the marriages of Liz and Carla, aiming to ally them with influential capital nobility.
But first, she needed an excuse to bring the family back to the capital.
For now, she had to focus on strategy rather than Wanda’s drama.