Chapter 369
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Third Person’s POV
Back at the Blackthorn Pack, Lance had been at the Ministry of Justice since that morning. Priscilla sar there in a daze.
When Adelaide came to greet her, Priscilla quickly grabbed her hand and asked, “What’s the real story with Willow? Is she really Hunt’s daughter?”
Adelaide replied, “It’s true. Besides Wilorina–now known as Willow–other women are likely being sent to powerful packs as well.”
“Why would they do that? Even as a breeder’s daughter, she’s still Hunt’s daughter. Why send her to such a seedy place? Isn’t that embarrassing for her?” Priscilla questioned.
“If no one had uncovered the truth, who would know Willow’s real identity? As long as it’s kept secret, it doesn’t embarrass her,” Adelaide explained.
Priscilla tried to wrap her head around it. “But why go through all this trouble? Just to humiliate Hunt and the breeder? But the breeders were chosen by her for Hunt. If she grew tired of Hunt and didn’t want to be intimate with him, her status shouldn’t make her so disdainful of those children. If this gets out, her reputation will suffer.”
Madison had carefully cultivated her image over the years.
As the daughter of the former Lycan King, she allowed her mate to have breeders, a sign of her magnanimity that earned her respect.
Though there had been some scandals, she quickly quelled them and maintained her good name.
Adelaide said with a smile, “Some people appear mild–mannered but are cunning inside. Don’t you know Madison? She used the gold jewelry store to get money from you. Even though it was profitable, she claimed it was a loss. So, she might be pretending to be generous while secretly disliking them.”
Adelaide couldn’t delve too deeply.
The intricacies were beyond Priscilla’s simple nature. It was enough for her to grasp the basics. Anyway, the truth would come out soon, and Priscilla’s knowledge would align with the public’s.
Priscilla nodded in agreement after hearing Adelaide’s explanation. “Yes, some people are one thing in public and another in private. Madison might be truly malicious. We should have less to do with such individuals.”
“Exactly. We can still interact, but there’s no need to bring up the old grievances of the gold jewelry store . Just keep things civil on the surface,” Adelaide advised.
She didn’t want the naive Priscilla to clash with Madison.
They weren’t on the same level, and confrontation was unwise .
Priscilla heeded the advice. “Understood .”
369
Adelaide had Paisley monitor Dwight for a few days. Under the old Luna’s care , Dwight remained haught
He carried his articles to the Royal Court, seeking to have them presented to Lycan Erasmus .
But no one in the Royal Court would entertain him.
Convinced they envied his talent, he seethed with indignation.
He then turned to the Academy of Literature, but everyone avoided him.
Once personally reprimanded and dismissed by Lycan Erasmus, and now shunned for doting on a breeder and neglecting his lawful mate, even former elites distanced themselves. Kurors spread that he left Soulrend Pack and abandoned his future Alpha status.
Worse, it was revealed that another breeder paid a nightclub call girl’s breach–of–contract fee on his behalf While conservative officials deemed it a minor offense, they condemned it as morally corrupt and were ashamed to acknowledge him as a former high–achieving student.
Additionally, Willow’s identity surfaced, casting further doubt on his character.
After days of fruitless efforts, Dwight’s frustration peaked.
Blaming Lance’s suppression for his isolation, he raged in a bar, “Power exists to protect the privileged! With his immense power and military merits, Lance does as he pleases. Why won’t anyone stop him? The government officials are all cowards!”
Within three days, his rant swept through the capital like a whirlwind.
Government officials denounced Dwight for his arrogance and self–righteousness.
A flood of impeachment reports landed on the Royal Elder Council President’s desk.
Cyrus naturally reported the situation to Lycan Erasmus.
When Lycan Erasmus summoned Lance for questioning, the truth of that night’s events came to light.
Melinda, Erasmus’s cousin, had been gentle and well–behaved since childhood–a likable girl. Unthinkable that Dwight would harm her so deeply.
-And Willow, revealed to be the daughter of a breeder to Hunt, raised suspicions for Erasmus.
Willow’s identity was leaked by Adelaide to send a message to Madison: the secrets she thought hidden were no longer safe.
As for how much Adelaide truly knew, that was left for Madison to guess–a torment without answers
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