Rufus' POV:

Every time I dropped a name, I'd carefully observe this she-wolf's reaction, especially when I mentioned my mother. There was undeniable disbelief in Crystal's eyes, which I caught.

I pursed my lips and couldn't help but feel a little surprised. I just had a guess about the relationship between her and my mother, but I didn't expect that my bluff would actually lead me somewhere.

Last night, when my subordinate told me that Crystal had taken Beryl away from my mother's palace, I had an inkling that the two must've had some sort of special relationship. But it was also possible that Crystal had used some means to force my mother to trust her so that she could successfully take Beryl away.

Since the first time I confronted Crystal, this she-wolf had been as cunning as a fox. If I wasn't careful enough, I'd inevitably fall into some sort of trap.

That was why I wanted strike as soon as she let her guard down.

middle of the night. Perhaps she thought I didn't expect her plan, but it turned out that

power compare to mine? The so-called bribing of the guards was just to provide

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my mother's involvement, the whole

for a second that the so-called "Leonard's cousin" act was

an answer now. Sometimes, it was more interesting to watch the prey

just because you wanted to ask me about my social life?"

I'm just curious about your relationship with

went up a few octaves. "We're just friends.

narrowed my

at me over her shoulder and said firmly, "That's all. Ask all you

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