emChapter 493 /em

emThird Person’s POV /em

emAdide said with a smile, “Christine is pretty awesome. She can tell right from wrong. In the matter bof /bGloria and Eugene, she stuck to principles instead of favoring her own people. In powerful bpacks /band noble families, it’s usually all for one and one for all. But she’s different. She doesn’t y favorites. bThat’s /btruly rare.” /em

em“Yeah, she’s one of a kind,” said Paisley, nodding. /em

emPaisley rested her chin on Adide’s shoulder. “I wonder what Sadi’s saying to Christine at the Ironw Pack right now. She’s probably trying to get Tad on board with Alpha Germain.” /em

emAt the Ironw Pack, it was a hive of activity. /em

emLuna Cynthia, Christine, Audrey, and some elders of the Olson family were present. /em

emWhen Luna Sadi and Maya arrived with a mountain of gifts, it was clear Sadi was being very generous. /em

emThough not a natural influencer, Sadi tried hard to assert her status as Luna, often letting Maya take a back /em

emseat. /em

emEvery time Maya spoke, Sadi would interrupt, offering gifts to Christine’s children. /em

emDespite being repeatedly cut off, Maya remained courteous and engaging in her conversations with Cynthia and Audrey. /em

emChristine could tell Maya was the real challenge. /em

emShe guarded against Maya’s words. /em

emShe didn’t immediately respond to Maya’s words. Instead, she changed the subject and only gave half- hearted repliester. /em

emWith Luna Sadi present, Christine could politely prioritize Sadi’s superficial questions. /em

emMaya suggested a stroll around the Ironw Pack, praising the fragrance of American mountain ash in September. /em

emChristine agreed to apany her. /em

emBut as Christine rose to invite her, Maya smiled and said, “I forgot I sprained my ankle a few days back. I can’t walk around. Why don’t you and Luna Sadi go? I’ll stay and chat with Luna Cynthia and Audrey.” /em

emThough Sadi disliked being directed by Maya, the chance for a private chat with Christine was wee. She quickly agreed. /em

emChristine internally cursed. They underestimated Maya. If they blurted out anything in the bconversation/b, it would be trouble. /em

emMaya was shrewd, using feints that were hard to guard against. /em

emOn bthe /bsurface, Christine acted as if nothing was wrong. She invited Sadi out, chatting bcheerfully /bas bthey /bwalked, “bThis /bmountain ash isn’t easy to grow in the capital, but we… Ouch!” /em

emDistracted by the conversation, she failed to notice the threshold and stumbled forward. /em

emSadi was taken aback and quickly had someone assist her. /em

emAn omega hurried to help Christine up. /em

emLeaning on the omega’s arm, Christine limped back to the hall, hissing, “Oops, how rude of me. Please don’t mind it, Luna Sadi.” /em

em“How could you be so careless?” Luna Cynthia also felt Christine had acted rudely. Known for her poise, Christine’s stumble today was unbearably embarrassing. /em

em“Seeing Luna Sadi and Maya, I was overjoyed and let my guard down. I truly apologize,” Christine said with a self–deprecating sigh. /em

emChristine sat down slowly, her face full of apologies. “Audrey, could you take Luna Sadi on a tourb?/bb” /bbshe /basked once seated. /em

emAs Audrey started to get up, Luna Sadi said coolly, “Forget it. Your injury’s my fault for wanting to explore. Let’s just sit and chat.” /em

emChristine said sorry again. “I’m really sorry to have let you down, Luna Sadi.” /em

em“Is your foot okay? Should we get a doctor?” Luna Sadi asked with /em

emCOL /em

em“It’s a bit sore, but I don’t think it’s broken. I’m fine without a doctor. Thanks for said. /em

emconcern,” Christine /em

emThe pack had arranged a talk–show performance for the day with an actor. When hosting nobility, entertainment was a must, and all necessary arrangements had been made. /em

emAn outdoor barbecue was also nned, but after checking with the guests and finding no interest in the performance, the event was canceled. /em

emlong, As evening approached, Maya said with a smile, “Alpha Germain’s been in Blue Ridge State for so rarely visiting the capital. We’ve made few friends here. Today’s delightful conversation feels like fate.” /em

em“Why not visit the Blue Abyss Pack in a few days?” she suggested. “Mr. Raven, the famous astrologer who traveled with us to the capital, will be there too.” /em

emLuna Cynthia’s eyes lit up. “Mr. Raven? He’s such a renowned figure. Thank you for the introduction.” Maya smiled. “Luna Cynthia, it’s settled then. We’d be honored by your presence.” /em

emChristine’s smile stiffened. With this exchange, the two packs seemed to grow closer–at least in appearance. /em

emThis was uneptable. /em

emHer mind raced. Earlier, she’d clumsily used a fall to avoid the situation. /em

emNow, with Maya’s invitation epted by Cynthia, declining would be an insult. But epting bwould /bbfuel /bgossip. /em

emWas it better to risk offending others or to be the subject of rumors? /em