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Chapter 304

I heard Victoria's satisfied exhale. "Good. The money will be in your account by

morning."

"What if they suspect something?" I asked, anxiety creeping into my voice.

"They won't. You made it look like an accident, didn't you?"

I nodded, though she couldn't see me. "Yes. I stayed downwind so they couldn't catch my scent."

"Perfect. Now act normal. Pretend you're devastated."

The call ended, and I leaned against the wall, letting the reality of what I'd done sink in. The initial guilt I'd felt had faded,

overshadowed by thoughts of what I could do with such a large sum.

"It's not my fault," I muttered to myself. "That Olivia Winters is so stingy with her tips anyway. And the old woman was already

sick."

I straightened my uniform and applied scent-neutralizing lotion to mask any lingering anxiety. Taking a deep breath, I composed

my features into an expression of appropriate grief.

Time to return to the ward and play my part.

(Olivia's POV)

I awakened to the steady beep of monitors. For a moment, I was disoriented, then the doctor's words came rushing back.

streaming down my face as

to life support, her wolf barely perceptible beneath her pale skin. The sight broke something inside

touched my shoulder. I turned to see Ethan watching

was still wary of his touch, despite his recent acts

her face a mask of concern. "Oh, Ms. Winters, you're awake! How are you

eyes narrowing with suspicion. "What happened to my mother?

to one of hurt. "I don't know! I was just doing my job, checking her vitals like

with her," I pressed, my voice

rose indignantly. "First the lamp, now this? Maybe I should just

don't trust me!"

her performance felt off. I remembered the Concealed Pinhole Surveillance Camera James had insisted on

"accident" with

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me without question. I quickly installed

her act, gathering her belongings. "I don't need this kind of treatment. I've been nothing but dedicated

mother's care!"

on my screen. My body began to tremble with rage as I watched Sarah deliberately

back and observe her struggle to

fury making my vision sharpen. I felt Ethan move closer, looking

the damning evidence.

amber eyes flashing with Alpha rage. "Sarah," he growled, the sound freezing the woman

face paling as she saw our expressions. She

two

didn't... it wasn't..."

said, my voice deadly calm as I turned the phone toward

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