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Karen had noticed a change in Jared on that day at the Cadel Corporation,Jared who had always kept a distance from others, the opposite sex especially, offered to escort Lena Quinn. This was a shocking discovery to her. His eyes did not even glance her way despite her inner wishes for him to until she called out his name.When Lena Quinn had rejected Jared’s offer, Karen was secretly delighted. However, she did not expect that personal assistant to be persistent.She also did not expect Jared to call her out for her words and stand up for Lena Quinn.In Karen’s entire life, she had never felt so humiliated. Especially when her big brother forced her to lower her head to a lowly woman, and Jared was watching her without a word.‘’She has the right to look down on you, Karen. That woman you offended has a reputation in the business world for being a genius business consultant. What have you done for the family asides shopping for dresses and shoes, going to parties and all sorts, Karen
Karen Smiths.The only young miss of the wealthy Smiths family.Greatly pampered and spoiled from a young age by her father, Karen has never known right or wrong. In her eyes, whatever she did was right. Whatever she wanted was right.Anyone or thing opposing her was wrong.Karen had never thought that her mentality was in the wrong, and she had her father’s limitless support.If there was one person she feared in her life, it would be older brother, Kelvin Smiths.Unlike her father’s loving gaze, his was cold. Always staring at her like a stranger and not his younger sister. Most times, Karen had always sensed a hint of disgust and disdain from him.His words had always brought her down as though pouring cold water on her high self-esteem.‘’The reason father indulges you a lot is because of mother who ran away.’’ One day, he told her this.In other words, she was a child abandoned by her mother right from birth.It wasn’t a secret that her mother, the mysterious Mrs. Smiths ran away
Huh?A fox in disguise?Puzzled, I turn around to see Karen Smiths staring at me with her nose up in the air, her familiar arrogant aura, and her eyes grimacing with contempt.This was different from the docile Karen that I met with police officer outside the ward earlier.‘’Seducing men even old ones left and right. That must be your specialty through your disgusting underhanded methods.’’ She mocks without hiding her disdain.Seducing again?‘’President Cadel, Daddy and even Big brother are taking your side and not mine. The accident was not even my fault.’’ She complains with a sneer and reveals. ‘’Í only paid those riff-raff to scare your son and demand a ransom from you. I did not orchestrate the truck accident yet everyone is acting like I was behind that!’’ Karen stomps her feet angrily, not even bothered that this was a hospital ward and my son was still unconscious.This was someone who wanted to apologize?‘’It’s all your fault!’’ She glares hatefully at me. However, I only
I could already imagine what happens when I face decision of the elder council. Elder Cadel has already revealed a glimpse.I had no chance of stopping Lucian from going to the Northern moon pack as the future Alpha.That also meant that I have to face my past which I never want to. I also can never abandon my precious Lucian because of the situation.‘I should leave Minnesota once Lucian is discharged.’ My eyes flick towards the bed as I made my decision.I guess I won’t be able to attend the wedding, but Stephanie and Logan should understand my reasons. The sooner I leave Minnesota, the better for myself and Lucian. At least, I got to attend their engagement.‘’Why don’t you stay with me before you return to the Northern moon pack?’’ My eyes return to Elder Cadel who brought that suggestion just now.His words were backed with resolute confidence that I will definitely be forced to bring Lucian to the Northern Moon pack.I did not like it, but Elder Cadel has never been entitled to
‘’Thank you for the visit, Elder.’’ I smile gratefully at the aged werewolf in the ward. Not long after I had freshened up, a nurse informed me that I had a visitor.Elder Cadel.It seemed word of Lucian’s accident had reached his ears somehow. Had the Smiths family reached out to him?‘’It’s least I can do for you my dear.’’ He replies, his gaze drifting towards the hospital bed. His expression softens more with pity and he shook his head with a sigh. ‘’I can’t believe that Smiths family’s daughter could commit such cruelty against an innocent child.’’Indeed, I guessed right.The Smiths family definitely reached out to the Elder Cadel. Perhaps realizing that I wouldn’t soften my heart to their pleas, they must have decided involving someone I respect might change my stance towards their arrogant young miss. ‘’You must have been through a lot.’’ He looks at me in the familiar grandfatherly manner and holds my hands in silent support.However, I gently slip out my hand for the first
‘’......’’Did he say that just now?A bit stunned from his unexpected words, I observed Jared neatly slurping the pasta, his face unreadable as always.‘’Y-You...’’ I pause, carefully choosing my words. ‘’You ate what I cooked back then?’’I was very much surprised. Jared had always kept his distance from me.In the past, he hardly ate the food I cooked when he hardly stayed with me except the nights we spent together on bed. This was something I had known yet continued to cook his share out of expectations that he would come around for the sake of our connection.Though his share became my leftovers every time.And now, he’s telling me that my food was more delicious than this one?‘’...I did.’’ Jared pauses to answer, looking down at the pasta. ‘’One time, I was very hungry at midnight while working at the office, and the omegas were all asleep.’’ He then stares at me. ‘’I didn’t want to disturb anyone and remembered you always invited me to eat with you.’’‘’......’’‘Was I that o