Love the Wolfless Power Girl at First Sight

Chapter 578 Web of Fire

“You’re only eighteen, and you’ve already endured storms most people won’t face in a lifetime, Michael said sincerely. “Everything you’ve experienced… it’s more than enough to earn your name a place in medical history.”

Such talent at such a young age–it was hard not to be moved by the promise of her future.

“I’m not interested in that,” Tessa replied softly. Fame meant nothing to her.

Michael exhaled, his voice shifting. “Tessa, I know how capable you are. But some things… some things are beyond human control.”

He thought of Walter’s condition. His tone grew heavier. “Life and death are part of our nature. You should start preparing yourself.”

Tessa took another sip of water.

“When all of this is over,” she said quietly, “can you check on my grandfather? There’s something wrong with him.”

She was studying medicine–of course she could tell. But Walter had gone to great lengths to hide it from her, so she’d pretended not to know.

The moment she mentioned Walter, Michael’s hand hesitated.

If she knew Walter was already on the brink… would she still be able to continue working? Her involvement in the research was critical. So Michael decided–he wouldn’t say a word.

sharp. She hadn’t missed the flicker in his

saw my grandfather, didn’t you? Is he okay?” Her eyes narrowed

head. “Of course not. I came straight here after landing.

“Really?”

to recover quickly. After

over.

would I lie? His last surgery was a success. You

Got it. I’ll get back to work

depending on their results. She didn’t have the luxury of

uncovered the mastermind behind the v none other than the

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to strike at Montedra’s very foundation,” Landon said, tapping the map in front of them

Web of

“Tomorrow’s the Council election, n going to make sure he doesn’t even

“Stephen’s built his power over years. His roots in

Hudson pulled up a document. “I found proof that he diverted military funds

evidence into the hands of the opposition anonymously. If a scandal

glance–and in that moment, everything was

of Montedra’s power, united in purpose, could tear apart even the most