hapter 78 The Burnt of Liquor

Wendy’s POV:

The news from the set left me fuming.

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1 had schemed to provoke Annie into dealing with Rosaline, but who could’ve guessed Annie was incompetent? One round and she was utterly defeated.

What on earth does Rosaline, a low–ranking Omega, have that let her slip through trouble every time?

I decided to call Lilian for a shopping trip to calm my nerves. Just as I was about to head out, my butler approached and announced, “Ms. Wendy. Ms. Dixon is here to see you.”

I waved him off impatiently. “Not interested.”

“Yes. The butler bowed and left.

After setting a shopping date with Lilian, I got in my car and drove out.

However, as I exited the Crawford estate, a figure darted in front of my car.

Startled, I slammed the brakes and nearly smashed my head into the windshield.

“Which d’mn lunatic is this?” I stormed out of the car, only to see Stella standing there.

Frowning, I snapped, “Are you insane? Why are you blocking my car?”

“Ms. Crawford, you’ve got to help me,” Stella pleaded, looking utterly disheveled.

I didn’t need a recap of her situation. She had been banished from Eclipse Group after attacking Caden. While she hadn’t been officially cast out of the Eclipse Pack, her current status was as good as a rogue.

“Help you? I haven’t even settled accounts with you yet!” My temper flared. “Who told you to attack Caden?”

“That was an accident! Rosaline was my target!” Stella gritted her teeth, her eyes burning with hatred. “But who would’ve thought Caden would shield that lowly Omega? If it weren’t for her, I wouldn’t have been expelled, and I wouldn’t be jobless now!”

I smirked coldly. “So? If Rosaline’s the one who ruined you, why aren’t you going after her?”

think I don’t want to?” Stella’s fists clenched tightly. “But Rosaline’s always either at Eclipse Group Caden’s place. I can’t

or at

Lover’s Lake tomorrow. You know, the lake’s pretty deep. If someone

with her eyes darkening

and handed it to Stella. “As long

up with desperate hope.

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much you’ve done for him. After all, you’ve been with Eclipse Group for years. Even if you don’t have major accomplishments, you’ve worked hard. When the time comes, I’ll put in a good word for you. Your comeback is guaranteed”

clutching the cash tightly. “Ms. Crawford, don’t worry. By tomorrow, Rosaline will be nothing

burned brightly enough to make her reckless–she’d take

wait for

eliminated, there would be no one standing in my way of becoming

left, I sent

Lake at 9 a.m. tomorrow–don’t miss the

Rosaline as much as I did. If Stella somehow failed, Queenie would be my backup

time

into the night, buying plenty of things and having her carry the bags

Caden’s car, heading

car!” I

countryside, and Lilian, sitting beside me, looked puzzled. “Wendy, where do you think

idea struck me, and I quickly asked, “What’s

5th,” Lilian replied, still confused.

not mistaken, today is the anniversary of Caden’s

every year on this date, Caden would

him,” I instructed the driver.

Caden’s POV:

Eclipse Pack lay on the outskirts

the winding path to the very

very center of the hill stood a solemn

place of my father, George

as my gaze rested on the photograph etched into the stone. The man in the picture bore a striking

Fri, 14

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