CHAPTER 218
I held the pendant in my hands, turning it over to examine the silver work and blue gemstones that perfectly matched my mother s original
“It’s beautiful,” I murmured.”
Clara nodded eagerly. “We thought you might appreciate it, Your Highness. When we leamed of its significance…”
I cut her off with a raised hand. “The fact you bid one million dollars for it shows your commitment.”
Lucas cleared his throat. “We hope this gesture proves our loyalty to you and the Blackthom territory
“Indeed.” I replied, closing the pendant’s case. “Which is why I’ve decided to give you my formal recommendation to the Alpha King Their faces lit up instantly. Lucas stepped forward, barely containing his excitement. “Thank you, Your Highness! This means everything
To us.
I handed them an envelope sealed with the royal crest. “This invitation will grant you access to the Alpha Summit. The King expects all candidates to prove their worth there.”
Clara clutched the invitation like it was made of gold. “We won’t disappoint you.”
“If I may ask,” Lucas ventured cautiously, “why is this pendant so precious to you? It seems… simple for someone of status.T
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I stared at him. “Some things have value beyond their appearance, Mr. Walker. This pendant belonged to someone very dear to me. Someone who was treated as if she were worthless when in truth, she was worth everything.”
Their smiles faltered slightly before confusion took over
“You may go,” I dismissed them with a wave. “The King awaits your presence at the Summit.”
They bowed deeply and backed toward the door, nearly tripping over themselves in their eagemess to leave. The moment the door closed, I pulled off the blonde wig and removed the contacts, letting out a long breath.X
“Quite the performance,” a deep voice commented.
I turned to find Dominic leaning against the hidden door that connected to his office, arms crossed and a smirk playing on his lips. “How long have you been standing there? I asked, running fingers through my natural brown hair.
“Long enough,” he replied, pushing off the wall and walking toward me. “You still haven’t thanked me for arranging the gala.”
I rolled my eyes. “Or for the pendant, I added, holding up the case. “How did you get such an exact replica?”
“It took some effort,” he admitted, coming to stand beside me. “Though im sure it doesn’t measure up to your mother’s orginal”
I nodded. “No, but it’s close. Thank you.”
“I’m curious,” Dominic said, examining the pendant over my shoulder. “How were you so confident they would bid that high?.”
“They’re desperate,” Lexplained. “Lucas needs the Alpha position to maintain his status, and Clara will do anything to be Luna. I knew they wouldn’t back down, especially not to me–to Evelyn “8
