Chapter 283
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Third Person’s POV
Wanda was furious.
She didn’t believe Adelaide was playing dumb.
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And Priscilla, acting the fool, hadn’t made things difficult for Adelaide after she joined the Blackthorn Pack. Instead, she’d teamed up with her to demand money.
Previously, Priscilla had claimed to despise Adelaide, but there was no sign of it now.
Just now, the two of them were cuddling together–anyone unaware would have thought they were mother and daughter.
As Madison spoke, “Priscilla, come with me. I need to talk to you privately,” she realized Madison was trying to create a rift between them.
Adelaide was a relentless hound, fixated on Wanda over the wolf–head statue incident. There was no way she’d negotiate peacefully.
“Oh,” Priscilla started to rise but was held back by Adelaide.
She froze, meeting the cold gaze of her son’s mate, and sat back down.
Adelaide tightened her grip on Priscilla and said with a smile, “Let’s talk here. We have no secrets.”
Madison sneered, “Who’s in charge of the Blackthorn Pack now? Priscilla, you told me it was under your control. Why are you deferring to Adelaide now? If the full moon priestess finds out, she’ll mock you endlessly.”
Priscilla’s face contorted–Madison had struck a nerve.
Madison knew exactly how to manipulate her: Priscilla detested the full moon priestess and couldn’t bear to be ridiculed by her.
Adelaide stayed silent, observing Priscilla to see if she had a mind of her own.
If Madison could sway her with a few words, Adelaide wouldn’t bother–after all, it wasn’t her money on the line.
“Let those who can lead take charge,” Priscilla forced a smile, “Let the full moon priestess laugh. At least I can leave the palace and live in my son’s pack. She’s still suffering in the palace.”
Adelaide approved–Priscilla hadn’t disappointed her.
Though her words were reluctant, she hadn’t fallen for the provocation.
Madison, seeing her ploy fail, warned, “Power to the capable is fine, but I recall you criticizing Adelaide for her second mating, saying she wasn’t worthy of Lance. Yet here you are, bowing to her after just a few days. Priscilla, I worry you’ll be manipulated by her in the Blackthorn Pack.”
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Adelaide finally spoke coldly, “Enough. We’ll proceed as planned. Excuse us.”
“Hold it!” Madison barked. “Adelaide, don’t push your luck.”
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Adelaide had had enough. “What face do I want? I just want our money! I’ve been polite, but since you’re forcing the issue, I’ll play dirty too!”
“The Golden Jewelry Store wasn’t embezzled by Johnson–it’s been a front for your family to exploit Priscilla! You’ve treated her like a cash cow and a fool! Johnson’s confessed everything.”
“All these years, Priscilla couldn’t leave the palace, so you acted with impunity. Once she left, you even showed her portraits to the store staff, using her image to attract customers!”
“Nonsense!” Madison scoffed, “You’d believe a thief over us?”
“I’d rather trust him than you two. I came here civilly to settle accounts, return shares, and keep things quiet. But if you’re hell–bent on a fight, I won’t back down!”
“Let me tell you, from the moment you gifted the ‘Eternal Night Lone Wolf‘ silver wolf statue to my mother, I’ve had it in for you! Don’t think your seniority intimidates me. We have a score to settle, and for that, I’ll never forgive you!”
Madison’s face drained of color. She trembled with rage, her eyes blazing with fury.
Wanda screeched, “How dare you insult my mother? She’s a princess! I’ll take you to the Royal Court!”
Adelaide slammed the table and snapped, “Go ahead! Expose everything, including Madison Manor’s dirty little secrets!”
Madison paled. “What are you implying? There are no secrets at Madison Manor!”
Adelaide retorted, “Oh? Then why not visit the west tower?”
“Blasphemy!” Madison was terrified and furious.
How did she know about the west tower?
Adelaide swung her whip, splitting the oak table in two.
Her roar was deafening: “Did you cooperate when I was polite? Return every cent now! Whoever wants the store can have it, but don’t tarnish Priscilla’s reputation with it!”
Madison Manor’s wolf guards rushed in to shield Madison.
“You dare!” Madison shrilled, staring at the shattered table. “Adelaide, do you think I can’t touch you?”
“Yes,” Adelaide said coldly, “You can’t touch me, but I can touch you! Your hands are dirty, and I hold all the cards! Think those secrets are hidden? If you don’t return the money tonight, the judiciary will search you, and I’ll accuse you of harming…”
Madison screamed, “Give her the check!”
Priscilla gasped–goodness, Adelaide had such nerve!
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She actually stood up to Madison and won!
What secrets could the west tower hold, to unnerve the usually poised Madison…
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