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elcome distraction, a sharp point of focus in the swirling chaos. Jaxon hadn't followed

e Blackwood Creek development project. Slate Pack'

The world of high-stakes business felt like a second skin. For five years, I had let this part of me lie dor

ed to an emergency Pack meetin

me, filled with Pack elders and senior members. Jaxon sat at the head of the

d took the empty chair

ect, the Alpha has decided to lead it personally. Kiley

me. As if the Luna of t

e a smug, tr

now you're not interested in business. It's

ow, deliberate smile s

r all, Miss Hayes has a unique talent for... producing heirs. Such a contribution should

Pack enterprise as a gift for his mistress. Several of the older e

ra, do not cause a scene," he

I'm only agreeing with you, Alp

Beta, Liam, burst into the r

om the Vanderbilt Group! The prim

snapped

ey say?" Jax

. They have specified that Mrs. Eleanora Carlisle must be the sole representative for t

into a stunned

went from p

nto me, filled with confusion and suspici

nreadable smile. "No. But apparently, Mr. Vanderbilt has a c

shock, a thrill of vict

to look at me. "Since the project can't proceed without me,

ervise Miss Hayes. I would be more than happy to instru

e entire council on him, he had no cho