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Chapter 345
~Vera’s POV~
Birds chirped on my window, disrupting the silence I had. I blinked, slowly waking up, the remnants of last night’s plans swirling in my mind like smoke.
A slow smirk curled my lips as I pushed myself out of bed. Everything was falling into place perfectly.
I cleaned up quickly, savouring the warm water as it cascaded over me, washing away any traces of yesterday’s ordeal.
When I stepped out of the bathroom, I glanced at myself in the mirror, noting how the bruises had already begun to fade. My wolf worked faster than I anticipated.
By the time I was dressed in a simple sundress, breakfast had been delivered to my room. A spread of toast, eggs, and fresh fruit sat neatly on a tray, but I wasn’t hungry for food—I was hungry for progress.
As I nibbled absentmindedly on a slice of toast, I reached for the telephone by the bed, dialling a number I’d memorised long before this mission began.
The line clicked, and a smooth, familiar voice greeted me. "Miss Slaton. What can I do for you today?"
I leaned back in my chair, twirling a strand of hair around my finger. "Has everything been arranged?"
"Yes, as per your mother’s instructions," the voice replied. "Snow Zephyr’s mansion is currently hiring additional help, and your application has been prioritised. The interviews are scheduled for this morning."
A glint of satisfaction flickered in my eyes. "And my placement?"
"You’ll be one of the maids. I’ve ensured everything will go smoothly. You’ll have direct access to the mansion."
Perfect.
I smirked, my voice honeyed. "Thank you. I’ll be there at 9 a.m. for the interviews."
The person on the other end hesitated. "Miss Slaton, may I remind you—this mission is delicate. Any misstep could jeopardize—"
"I don’t need a reminder," I cut in smoothly, my tone sharp enough to silence him. "Just do your part, and I’ll handle the rest."
"Understood," he replied meekly before the line went dead.
I set the phone back on the receiver, my smirk widening. Leaning back in the chair, I exhaled a slow, satisfied breath.
"I won’t fail you, Mother," I murmured, my fingers tracing the faintly glowing bracelet on my wrist.
Snow Zephyr had no idea what was coming until I was officially inside the mansion.
The faint hum of power from my bracelet reminded me of my ultimate goal.
The Moon Goddess may have given me Snow, but Mother’s mission came first. And if Zara thought she could stand in my way... well, she wouldn’t for long.
I glanced at the clock on the wall. 7:30 a.m. Good. I had time to prepare.
I tied my hair into a neat bun and touched up my face with a natural look. I needed to appear unthreatening—just another girl looking for work.
"Deception is an art," Mother had always said. And I had mastered it.
Standing before the mirror, I practiced my expressions—a shy smile, a nervous glance. All of it needed to be flawless.
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~Zara’s POV~
Snow’s Mansion
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