Chapter 226: Hugo’s Sister

Chapter 226: Hugo’s Sister

(Elena’s POV)

My face darkened as the housekeeper’s words hung in the air. The implication was crystal clear – I was damaged goods in their eyes. A “previously mated she–wolf” unworthy of their precious heir.

I knew the Ashworth family was among the four most powerful werewolf dynasties in the Southern Territory. Their expectations for Hugo’s mate would naturally be high. But the woman’s condescending tone made my blood boil.

Just as I opened my mouth to deliver a scathing retort, a clear voice cut through the tension.

“Selina Walsh, you can’t represent my brother’s decisions, can you?”

The housekeeper startled visibly, her shoulders stiffening as she awkwardly stepped aside.

“Miss,” she acknowledged, her previous confidence evaporating.

I turned toward the doorway where a young woman stood. She appeared to be around twenty, with princess–cut straight hair that framed her face like a doll’s. Her skin was porcelain–white, almost luminescent in the morning light. She wore a warm–toned court–style nightgown with a knitted cardigan draped over her shoulders.

What struck me most were her eyes – beautiful fan–shaped eyes that bore an unmistakable resemblance to Hugo’s. I realized with surprise that I’d never known Hugo had a sister.

The young woman met my gaze and smiled slightly before turning her attention to Selina.

“She’s my brother’s guest, isn’t she?” Her voice remained gentle but carried an undercurrent of authority. “If my brother heard these words, you’d be in trouble.”

face paled. “These were the Luna’s

that was my mother’s intention,” the young woman interrupted smoothly, “your

the housekeeper,

work in the Ashworth household,

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remained soft and pleasant, which somehow made her words even

embarrassed, the young woman stopped her with a simple: “You haven’t apologized

jaw tightened, but she turned to me with a stiff bow. “I apologize for my rudeness, Luna Blackwood.”

unexpected defender. “Thank you for speaking up

gesture warming her delicate features. “It’s my duty. The Ashworth family

angles. “Besides, you’re the first female guest my

a helpless

unhurriedly, his expression

you supposed to be at the

her hands behind her back and tilted her head with a mischievous smile. “I heard you brought a she–wolf

meddle in such

she teased, her eyes sparkling

pang of nostalgia hit me. Their easy banter reminded me of my own brother,

was interrupted by Professor Theodore Ashworth entering from outside. His face lit

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