Chapter 268
268
268
Third Person’s POV
“I thought you’d quarrel with her, but you talked calmly, Priscilla said with a hint of disdain.
* Des Going
“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 some cash 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. I 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 some people 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 I ever shortchanged you?”
“You’ve always been generous,” Susan replied, beaming.
But at her age, who wouldn’t want savings?
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.
|||
O
1/3
10.27
健念:92%診
268
+5 Free Coins
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 I 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 I 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.
Madison might sway the city’s elites and socialites but feared independent–minded individuals and the risk to her own reputation.
Orchestrating the theft of Alpha Lance’s mate’s wedding gifts was, after all, a despicable act.
Adelaide suddenly rolled down the carriage window and instructed the driver, “Head to the ‘Golden Jewelry Store.“”
Priscilla had long wanted to visit the store but avoided going with Adelaide, feari business state.
e’d see its
poor
Despite knowing this, Adelaide insisted.
Before Priscilla could object, Adelaide said, “I need to buy gifts for my mentors tomorrow. Jewelry is perfect. Spending money in your store supports you and avoids the embarrassment of unpaid wages and
rent.”
2/3
268
Priscilla couldn’t argue–spending money in one’s own store made sense.
1
91 %
+5 Free Coins