Chapter 101 Return Directly to the Midnight Pack

Hayley’s POV:

“Tell me, Grandma; I’m her

to help,” I reassured her while patting her hand.

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She reached into her pocket and retrieved a vintage pocket watch. “This was my wedding present. When I decided to marry your grandpa, my family opposed it All these years, I never thought to reach out to them, nor do I know how they are doing now.”

It was the first time I’d heard her speak of her family, and I couldn’t help but inquire, “Do you still have relatives back home?”

Grandma replied, “I once had a brother, but we lost touch years ago, so I have no idea how he’s doing. Recently, I heard that they moved to the Midnight Pack, I was hoping you could help me since you’re there now.”

I had a strong inkling of where this was heading. “Grandma, just let me know what you need!”

She glanced at the pocket watch and sighed. “Though I’ve resolutely avoided contacting them all these years, they’ve never left my thoughts. If you get the chance, please check in on them for me.”

nodded earnestly, “Understood, Grandmal”

She continued, “My brother’s name is Lester Strickland. If you come across him, please send my regards.”

I committed the name to memory. “Don’t worry, Grandma! I’ll make sure to find out about them when I return to the Midnight Pack.”

brightened with satisfaction as she hugged me and gave my shoulder a reassuring pat. “Good!

one day, I can- My words were interrupted as she interjected,

her reasoning, but I respected her wishes and

at home, I bade farewell to my grandparents the next day. Before leaving, I arranged for the

and makeup, heading straight to the airport. With the passport that

changing my boarding pass, my

is this Selena?“,

was Benjamin’s

my tone, adopting a smooth, androgynous pitch. “Yes! Mr. Benjamin,

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together!”

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at my boarding pass and explained, “Sorry, Mr. Benjamin, I’m in economy class and can’t board with you. Let’s meet

authority subtly pressed through the phone as he insisted, “Come over; I’ll have my assistant arrange an upgrade for you. We can discuss work on the

much since I was no longer Hayley, I simply agreed. “Okay, see you

makeup again, ensuring everything was perfect.

with my chestnut hair, dark sunglasses, and a casual outfit that still exuded elegance, I looked entirely different

and greeted him first. “Hello,

before he stood

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