Third Person’s POV

    Envoys of the Cloudwing Pack traveled far and wide, passing on messages.

    After days of travel, the news arrived in the capital two days before the festival.

    Wendy and her team organized the information into a document, delivering it to the ckthorn Pack bat /bnight.

    Wendy handed the message to Paisley, who, without opening it, called everyone to the study and had Caldwell open it.

    As it concerned Poly, it was fitting for Caldwell to read it first.

    After reading, Caldwell’s forehead veins bulged. “This is an outrage! Just as I thought–a conspiracy! What so–called act of salvation, all a meticulously nned deception!”

    Lance took the letter, read it, and summarized, “Those who caused trouble were local thugs. They were paid by thergest estate in Fairfax County–Madison’s. Every time she visited, she stayed there. Adide, you had Madison investigated to see if she’d been in Fairfax County around the time of the bcircus /bincident. The results confirmed she had. She likely spotted Poly during one of their performances. The supposed rogues were actually Fairfax County police officers. And after Poly left with Madison, the circus troupe leader died.”

    Adide’s expression changed. “How? Did they find out?”

    Lance, holding the letter, said coldly, “Starved to death. His legs were broken, left in a small room. The neighbors reported it only when the body started to smell.”

    Paisley said indignantly, “So she not only denied him treatment but also broke his legs and left him to starve alone. How cruel!”

    Adide, furious and pale, said, “Poly had left him money. If his legs hadn’t been broken, he wouldn’t have starved.”

    Paisley, cheeks flushed with anger, said, “How can a woman be so malicious? And Poly, how could she trust her?”

    Adide nced at her and said, “Don’t me Poly. She didn’t know Madison’s true nature. In Fairfax, Madison must have been known as a kind–hearted benefactor. With the supposed rescue and the doctorb. /bshe sent for the troupe leader, Poly wouldn’t suspect a conspiracy. She’s a hunter by trade, never expecting to be targeted. She felt indebted for the rescue and the medical care, so she followed Madison to bhere /bbas /bba /bservant to repay her. Madison kept her in her mansion but didn’t mistreat her. I believe bMadison /basionally mentioned receiving letters from Fairfax County, saying the troupe leader was f Poly at ease.”

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    Paisley, realizing her impulsiveness, apologized to Caldwell, I’m sorry, I was out of line. Adide’s right- an ordinary person can’t anticipate such schemes. She’s principled, always eager to repay kindness, without ulterior motives.”

    Adide said gravely, “Exactly. She might have been cautious, but caution bwas /bbjust /bbwishful /bthinkingb. /bbThe /b

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    favors were tangible, leaving her no real choice”

    Adide clenched the armrests, seething with anger.

    She knew Poly was targeted because of her resemnce to Adide’s mother.

    The real savior was the circus troupe leader, who paid with his life. How could Poly ept that?

    Adide felt indignant and heartbroken just thinking about it, let alone Poly.

    After a moment of silence, Caldwell, his eyes red, said, “Don’t tell Poly about this yet. I can’t imagine what she’d do if she knew the troupe leader was beaten and left to starve.”

    Everyone agreed. Putting themselves in her shoes, none could bear it.

    Meanwhile, the Hutchinson family stayed quiet, with Madison pressing several times.

    Luna Cassia had no choice but to visit the Ironw Pack personally.

    Upon arrival, she learned Eugene had gone to Sask City to visit a Eugenius Team member.

    Said to have had an ident, he and Magnus, a Wall family foster son, rushed there.

    Sibyl apologized, “This should have been settled earlier, but he insisted on visiting the team member first. I don’t know what he’s thinking. However, I’m very fond of Astria. You know, when I first met her. I was smitten and eager for their mating.”

    Sibyl’s sincerity, coupled with her evident affection that day, made Luna Cassia ibelieve /iiher/i.

    She said, “Though he’s not in the capital, they’ve met. Haven’t you asked if he likes her? iIf /iihe /iidoes/i, ilet’s /isettle it soon. I’ll rest easy, no longer worrying about her mating.”

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