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.

message caught my attention, arriving

discuss the assignment.* I sent

was in desperate need of money.

of the Moonglow

the other

of the Moonglow pack? That Alpha Zander had himself made that system, and he was an expert. I had training under him when... when 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 access to

this.* I quickly typed the reply and was about to sign

more if you're

swiftly, accompanied by an additional zero at

ten million for this project. It was an absurdly high figure, but the task at hand carried grave risks. What he wanted me to do was very dangerous and if I were to be caught, my life would be forfeit. *Apologies, but I can't take

one more zero to the amount and pay you the entire sum upfront. Take

A hundred million!

and everything

my own computer business. The person behind this offer must be immensely powerful and influential, seeking my expertise to breach the world's most

Incredibly dangerous.

Unbelievably treacherous.

frustrated groan, I forcefully slammed my laptop shut, distancing myself from the enticing

you, Selena? You seem agitated," Uncle inquired, his gaze filled with concern. He was elderly and had grown weaker after surviving the

Will you look after Austin for a while?" I smiled, asking him a genuine question,

withdraw the funds in cash, maintaining our anonymity. So, how did he find me, and why did he need only me to do this job? A

get a

see my incredible skills in computers and hire me

Whenever I couldn't be at home due

Don't worry about Austin. He'll be fine with me. You focus on getting

encouragement. Yes, I could do it. I had

again! Let's switch channels and see if we

month. Preparations for the grand event are already underway," announced the news anchor, his voice capturing my full attention. Every fiber

the television screen, and

Alpha King, Zander Blake!