Chapter 171

Third Person's POVAfter seeing off the guests, Valentine returned and noticed Adelaide's sorrowful expression. He stepped forward to break her trance of painful memories, "Mr. Pahari said he'll personally take men to the Glenveil Pack."Wanda's mate was Alpha Winslow Potter of the Glenveil Pack.They'd been mated for years without producing any pups for the pack. Later, a breeder from the Glenveil Pack bore Winslow's child.The Glenveil Pack, with a century-long history, had always valued tradition and decorum, maintaining a strict family ethos.When Wanda and Winslow first mated, he hadn't yet become the Alpha of the Glenveil Pack.After the old Alpha's death, Winslow inherited the position.But upon becoming Alpha, Wanda became the Luna.Had the former Luna, Rowena, not still been alive, the Glenveil Pack's century-old reputation might have been ruined.The old Alpha of the Glenveil Pack had three brothers, but Wanda's relationship with the other three Potter families was strained.

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Chapter 172

Third Person's POVAs for the bartenders, the police temporarily released them all but ordered them to clarify the facts within three days and to publicly apologize to and compensate Miss Davidson of the Frostfang Pack.After all, the city hall had conspicuously gone to the Glenveil Pack to investigate Wanda. Even if Madison found a scapegoat, it would be hard to clear Wanda's doing.Giving the bartenders three days to clarify was ostensibly procedure but effectively granted Madison operational space.However, intimidation no longer worked. Only bribery remained.Indeed, Wanda spent a fortune, not only the three million dollars she received from Priscilla but also an additional sum.With the money, the bartenders successively apologized at the Frostfang Pack's border, offering compensation.Though they didn't meet Adelaide, the scale of the apology drew many onlookers.Some heckled, "Did Wanda pay you?""Or was it Madison?""Don't be absurd! Do you want to die for offending Madison?"

Last Updated : 2025-06-27

Chapter 173

Third Person's POVThe ruby necklace had six rubies in the pendant, with the middle one shaped like a wolf's head.It was fancy, not the type you'd find in a regular store—more like something a top jewelry brand would make.Adelaide quickly stood and waved her hands. "Nope, this is way too nice. I can't take this.""Miss Davidson!" Rowena grabbed her hand, looking serious. "You gotta take this. This necklace was never really mine. It always belonged to your Frostfang Pack."Adelaide was stunned. "Belonged to our pack? What do you mean?"Rowena let out a soft sigh. "It goes back three years to the only private chat I ever had with your mom."Hearing it was about her mom, Adelaide urged her to sit down and explain.Rowena began to recount how she'd ordered the necklace at a high-end jewelry workshop.She said, "I had this ruby necklace reserved at a high-end jewelry workshop. I gave it a down payment and agreed to pick it up three months later. But when I went to collect it, I found you

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Chapter 174

Third Person's POVRowena noticed Adelaide's red-rimmed eyes and understood her emotions.The necklace, a gift from her late mother, had finally returned to her, and with her mating ceremony approaching, the timing was oddly perfect."This necklace was always meant for you. Take it as a symbol of your mother's love," Rowena said softly.Adelaide felt a lump in her throat. The gift from her mother, after all these turns, was back in her hands.Rowena insisted, "Give me one dollar for the necklace—a token of its return."Adelaide quickly objected, "That's not enough. I'll pay its full value.""One dollar is more than enough," Rowena said meaningfully. "Your mother showed me great respect that day. She could have argued, as it was her custom-made piece, but she chose to yield. This dollar symbolizes the necklace's return, and its true worth is covered by her grace and magnanimity."Despite Adelaide's protests, Rowena stood firm. Adelaide accepted the gesture.As Rowena left, she invited

Last Updated : 2025-06-28

Chapter 175

Third Person's POVWanda had expected that after a few days at Madison's estate, Winslow would come to fetch her.But not only did Winslow not show up, but no one from the Glenveil Pack did either.Instead, she heard that Rowena had personally apologized to Adelaide at Frostfang's residence.Bitterness welled up in Wanda's heart— it seemed as long as Rowena was alive, she would never wield power in the Glenveil Pack, let alone attain any status.But her repeated malicious thoughts came to naught—Rowena's meals and daily routines were closely monitored.As Winslow's mate, Wanda, leaning on her royal heritage, never took the initiative to greet Rowena and had no chance to get close to her.Both mother and daughter, each burdened by their own troubles, temporarily left Adelaide in peace.By mid-August, Lance still hadn't returned.A month had passed since he left, and Adelaide began to worry.Initially, he had said he would just file a report and return. The journey from here to the Shad