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Chapter 268
Third Person’s POV
“I thought you'd quarrel with her, but you talked calmly, Priscilla said with a hint of disdain.
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“Calmness solves problems. We need one hardliner and one peacemaker. We can’t break ties completely With
her good relations with royalty and Lunas, if she slanders me, my reputation will be ruined. You don’t mind
conflict like I do.”
Adelaide said nothing.
She looked at the check, then took out scash from her wallet and handed it to Susan. “This is for you -a
bonus.”
Susan's eyes widened. “Luna Adelaide, this is two thousand dollars!”
“Yes, you've cared for Priscilla for years. You deserve a share, Adelaide smiled.
Priscilla glanced at her. “Why give her money? She’s well-provided for. | take care of her. At her age, extra
money might just get her scammed.”
Susan gratefully accepted the money.
From Susan's reaction and Priscilla’s words, Adelaide inferred that while Priscilla treated Susan decently, she
rarely gave her extra rewards beyond her regular stipend.
It wasn’t that Priscilla was mean-spirited-she considered Susan family.
But speople are generous to outsiders yet casual, even stingy, with their own.
Adelaide pocketed the check-since Priscilla still saw her as an outsider, she'd keep it that way.
Priscilla sneered at Susan's delight. “What's with you? Have | ever shortchanged you?”
“You've always been generous,” Susan replied, beaming.
But at her age, who wouldn't want savings?
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She cast a grateful look at Adelaide, vowing to speak well of her to Priscilla in the future.
Priscilla leaned against the carriage window, avoiding Adelaide’s gaze and maintaining her aloof demeanor.
But her opinion of Adelaide had shifted.
Adelaide hadn't scolded her for stealing wedding gifts. Instead, she’d promptly retrieve the pink diamonds and
the three hundred thousand dollars.
The money for Adelaide were partly out of guilt-she knew having Susan stole diamonds for Madison was wrong.
Madison had blackmailed her, threatening to expose her actions.
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Reflecting on this, Priscilla realized two risks—first, Madison might keep the diamonds and use the stolen
wedding gifts to blackmail her; second, if Adelaide caused a scandal, Priscilla’s reputation would be
shattered.
This made her see Madison's insidiousness.
Yet after this ordeal, her animosity toward Adelaide faded, even regretting her harsh words.
Adelaide was no pushover-witnessing her skill in outmaneuvering Madison and reclaiming what was theirs
proved that.
A direct confrontation with Adelaide would likely end in Priscilla’s defeat.
Stealing a glance at Adelaide, she noticed her relaxed expression and faint smile.
Her beauty was striking, with the radiance of a rose and the coolness of a lily.
Priscilla asked curiously, “Aren’t you the least bit afraid of Madison?”
Adelaide countered, “Why should | be?”
“Because she’s Madison, Lycan Erasmus’s aunt, respected even by the former Lycan King. Her influence in the
capital's social circles is immense. A single word from her could destroy your reputation.”
Adelaide nonchalantly replied, “You said | don’t care about such things. Reputation means little to me. But if she
slanders heroes who've contributed to the kingdom, even her status won't shield her from public backlash and
media pressure.”
Priscilla doubted that offending someone as powerful as Madison was wise.
Yet today’s events-retrieving the diamonds and money-seemed impossible to her, but Adelaide had done it
effortlessly.
Unaware of Priscilla’s thoughts, Adelaide wouldn't have agreed it was easy.
Her success hinged on her mate with Lance and the influential guests at their wedding.
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Orchestrating the theft of Alpha Lance’s mate's wedding gifts was, after all, a despicable act.
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Priscilla had long wanted to visit the store but avoided going with Adelaide, feari business state.
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Despite knowing this, Adelaide insisted.
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Priscilla couldn’t argue-spending money in one’s own store made sense.
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