Chapter 202: Shadows of the Past

Chapter 202: Shadows of the Past

Chapter 202: Shadows of the Past

(Marcus Blackwood’s POV)

Alexander Blackwood looked up from the chess board, his weathered face creasing with curiosity. “Who?”

The question hung in the air between us. I could feel Amber Stone’s attention sharpen from her position near

the window.

“Fred Xavier,” I replied, my golden eyes distant as memories surfaced.

Alexander’s brow furrowed as he tried to recall the name. Amber Stone, who had been quietly observing from

nearby, suddenly straightened with surprise.

“That former banking executive who suddenly disappeared from the public eye after resigning from his position as director?” she exclaimed.

I nodded to confirm her recognition. The pieces were starting to connect in ways I hadn’t anticipated.

Alexander’s expression cleared as recognition dawned. “I remember now, he did vanish for many years. I

heard he relocated overseas later.”

He put down his chess piece and looked at me directly. “But why did you suddenly think of him?”

The question carried weight. Alexander’s instincts were sharp, honed by decades of pack leadership.

“Does he have a son?” I asked instead of answering.

Alexander responded thoughtfully, “I believe so, but I’ve never encountered him personally.”

He leaned back in his chair, studying me. “This Fred Xavier was known for his diplomatic skills and extensive

network throughout the werewolf financial community.”

His voice carried a note of puzzlement. “But his sudden resignation more than a decade ago and cutting all

ties with contacts in the Northern Territory is indeed quite puzzling.”

of darkness. The implications were becoming clearer

revelation.

in demeanor immediately. “I had forgotten about this

up. Did someone

dismissed the question with calculated indifference.

from outside. She stepped into

she glanced away.

Alexander with a

kept my eyes lowered, remaining silent. The weight of our unresolved conflict

who wasn’t focused on chess at the moment, looked up with

202 Shadows of the

are any available spots

reservation.”

and turned to leave, her footsteps echoing in

when Alexander stopped

restaurant tonight. Join us.”

spoken, she couldn’t refuse. She

word.

her leave, my silence deepening. The distance between us

(Elena Blackwood’s POV)

family at the upscale

with unspoken tensions.

Harrison

visit to Riverside City without prior notice

Harrison said politely.

Harrison is a busy official. I wouldn’t dare to impose

your time.”

two years, so I’m enjoying some leisure time now.

with concern.

voice carrying an edge. “I’m doing

Minister Harrison followed up carefully. “But I heard you were

abroad?”

calmly explained, “It was just an accident, and he

recover from

feigned realization. “I

Harrison walked towards me with a warm

so sorry I

intently. “There’s

family’s affairs. I even mentioned it to my mate before. I didn’t

I recalled Deputy Minister Harrison’s comment about my resembling Dorothea more than

a reason for that? Hearing Joyce address my mother in such

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