Chapter 166
Third Person’s POV
Priscilla let out an “Oh,” pressing her fingers against her nasolabial folds.
Her tone was complex, “Adelaide is not easy to deal with.”
Clarissa, of course, understood her thoughts.
She immediately cautioned, “You'll be living in Lance’s Blackthorn Pack soon. If you don’t understand pack
affairs, don’t force yourself into management. Adelaide will naturally take charge...
“Clarissa, that’s not right,” Priscilla interrupted, uncharacteristically serious.
“I don’t trust her. Letbe clear-I don't like her, | don’t want her as Lance's mate, and | won't allow her to
manage the Blackthorn Pack.”
“Oh? So you'll take over?”
Clarissa arched an eyebrow. “Fine. Tomorrow, I'll have Camilla hand over the palace management to you. Let her
rest, and you try managing for a few days.”
“I've managed palace affairs before. And when you were in charge, did | not help you often?” Priscilla retorted.
“You did help, but mostly in ways that complicated things,” Clarissa said bluntly.
“Our parents spoiled you. After you entered the palace, | had to watch over and protect you at every turn. You
were able to safely give birth to a son and a daughter only because | smoothed things over behind the scenes.
How many times did | clean up after your messes?”
“But in Lance's Blackthorn Pack, if you want peace, don’t provoke Adelaide. Whether you like or oppose her, it's
a done deal that she’s Lance’s mate. Your opposition won't change that.”
“However, if you cause trouble in the Blackthorn Pack, | won't let you off the hook.”
Clarissa rarely spoke to her so sternly. Priscilla knew that because of Adelaide, her sister seemed to care for her
less, which deepened her resentment toward Adelaide.
Yet she understood the reality-no matter her dissatisfaction, Adelaide would becLance's mate, and she
couldn't stop it.
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She thought, “it’s true that at Madison's birthday party, the announcement had already been made publicly.”
Now, if she claimed to forbid their bond, Adelaide's reputation would be ruined.
After much deliberation, she decided to take things one step at a time.
Soon, the news that Alpha Lance, with Lycan blood, was to bond with Adelaide spread throughout the city,
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Opinions varied-ssaid Adelaide was unworthy, while others called them a perfect match.
But another narrative quickly emerged-when Adelaide had mated Ulrik years ago, it was mere months after
Alpha Bentley's death.
Now, less than a year after her mother’s passing, she was set to mate again.
Clearly, she had no regard for her parents.
How could a unfilial person have cared for Rosemary in the Bloodmoon Pack?
This narrative spread like wildfire.
Within days, the situation escalated, with seven heckling near the Frostfang Pack’s territory.
Beata was nearly in tears. “Your mating with Ulrik was three years after Alpha Bentley's death. Why is this being
distorted now? No matter how we explain, they won't listen.”
Adelaide, adjusting her clothes, smiled and said, “It’s fine. Let them rant for a few more days. Madison has plenty
of money; let her spend a little more.”
It was obvious that Madison was the mastermind behind the public outcry. While swere swayed, others were
paid to join the chorus.
Let them shout-it wouldn't be hard to expose the rumors, as they were baseless.
Madison was indeed behind this.
Since she couldn’t have Lycan Erasmus punish Adelaide for disrespect, she resorted to her own methods to teach
her a lesson.
If the public praised Adelaide's filial piety, then let's see how she fares under public scorn.
An omega entered the mansion’s living room, reporting joyfully, “The news is spreading everywhere. Almost
everyone is talking about it, and almost all are cursing her.”
“Almost? Not everyone?” Wanda asked coldly. “Is there anyone defending her?”
The omega replied, “A few are speaking up for her, saying that her mating ceremony was over two years after
her father’s death.”
Wanda said, “Who would remember the exact date? It’s probably the Frostfang Pack trying to spreading fake
information.”
She turned to Madison and asked, “Mother, is what we've spread true?”
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“But if she clarifies, people might believe her. Wouldn't our efforts be in vain? You've spent a fortune on this,
haven't you?”
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While she felt a twisted satisfaction, the expenditure weighed heavily on her.
Over the years, her estate’s funds had flowed out like water. Despite appearances, her finances were depleted.
This always fueled her resentment toward her father for not endowing her with more wealth.
She continued, “Even if she does
clarify, who would believe her? The
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Only then did Wanda smile in satisfaction. “Let's sit back and watch her reputation crumble. Maybe Lance will
think twice about choosing her.”
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