Let Me Go, My Mafia Husband by Paga Slayer

Chapter 490 An Offer

*Selena*

**Four years later**

I stared helplessly at the stack of cash in my hand. We had half a month to get by with this meager amount, and it would be incredibly difficult.

"Ugh!" I groaned, running my hand through my hair before placing the cash back in the box where I kept it in my room.

My bank account was already empty, and without a proper job, I had no idea how I would provide for my family next month. Austin's birthday was just three months away, and the thought of failing him made me feel like a complete failure as a mother. My baby boy had asked for a game as a birthday gift, and I couldn't even afford to give him that.

Damn it. I felt so miserable, and my fate seemed even crueler than my circumstances.

I worked multiple part-time jobs, barely earning enough to cover our basic necessities, let alone any luxuries. The weight of my failures bore down on me even more because Austin wasn't just any child-he was a prince, an heir, and carried alpha blood. It broke my heart to see him endure a life of poverty because of my inadequacies.

Austin possessed a wisdom far beyond his tender age, and his physical stature surpassed that of his peers. As a born Alpha, he exuded an air of authority, appearing much older than his mere three years. Many mistook him for a five-year-old, captivated by his maturity and commanding presence.

With his father's features reflected in his appearance, Austin was the spitting image of him. His dark hair, pointed nose, sharp jawline, rosy lips, and sun-kissed skin were unmistakable reminders of his heritage. Yet, it was his piercing blue eyes that stood out the most-a striking feature that seemed to hold a world of depth.

"Mommy, is the breakfast ready?!" Austin's voice broke through my sad thoughts, pulling me back to the present. A warm smile spread across my lips as I turned to see the light of my life.

I tousled my son's hair affectionately while flipping the omelet sizzling in the pan. Once it was done, I carefully plated the fluffy omelet and set it on the table.

"Finish your breakfast like a good boy," I gently urged him, my tender smile lingering as I turned to tackle the rest of the household chores.

When I left the Moonglow pack, circumstances forced me to abandon my education and let go of my dreams of pursuing higher studies. My uncle and the baby growing inside me depended on my support. To make ends meet, I took up employment, working shifts at restaurants and general stores. However, the income was barely enough to get by, let alone provide a comfortable life, especially with the additional expenses of my pregnancy.

But, my talent for computers had always been exceptional, particularly hacking. In search of financial stability, I began working as a hacker on the secretive dark web. It allowed me to earn some quick and modest income.

But for days, I couldn't find a single hacking assignment. Darn it, it felt like all the odds were stacking against me at once, threatening to make my already miserable condition even worse.

depths of the web, a message caught my attention, arriving from an unidentified sender. It contained an enticing proposition-an

discuss the assignment.*

sum was so enticing, and I was in desperate need of

system of the Moonglow

the other end

we were married. I knew it was impossible to invade the security of the Moonglow pack, and that includes all the details of the North. Hacking the Moonglow pack's security means gaining

do this.* I quickly typed the

the offer and pay you even more if you're

swiftly, accompanied by an additional

but the task at hand carried grave risks. What he wanted me to do was very dangerous and if I were

to the amount and pay you the entire sum upfront. Take your time to consider. I'll be waiting for your reply.* His message came through before

A hundred million!

was this amount worth risking my life and everything I had

this offer must be immensely powerful and influential, seeking my expertise to breach the world's most intricate security system. It felt like staring into an abyss with

Incredibly dangerous.

Unbelievably treacherous.

I forcefully slammed my laptop shut, distancing myself from the

inquired, his gaze filled with concern. He was elderly and had grown weaker after surviving the war. He couldn't assist me financially or with

have an interview today. Will you look after Austin for a while?" I smiled, asking him a genuine question, not revealing the reason behind my irritation from the tempting offer I

dark web accounts. We could withdraw the funds in cash, maintaining our anonymity. So, how did he find me, and why

sure you'll get a decent job? You dropped out of school,"

give it a try, Uncle. What if they really can see my incredible skills in computers and hire me without

of support in raising my son, Austin. Whenever I couldn't be at home due to work commitments, he was there,

about Austin. He'll be fine with me. You focus on getting a

with encouragement. Yes, I could do it. I had to get a decent, well-paying job ASAP-for

remote control, an air of boredom evident on his face. "It's the same old news again! Let's switch channels and see if we can find something

underway," announced the news anchor, his voice capturing my

the television screen,

Alpha King, Zander Blake!