Abandoned Luna Now Untouchable (Cecilia) novel Chapter 362

Chapter 362: Chapter 362 Shifting Alliances

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Cassian clapped his hands once, loud and too sharp.

"Okay, great. Love the tension. Really thriving in it. But let’s not turn this into a courtroom roast."

He looked at me."Cecilia, you hungry ? Sebastian and I can head downstairs and make something real quick."

Cecilia didn’t answer.

She didn’t even look at him. Her face stayed blank, like she wasn’t even in the room.

Alpha Sebastian gave him a dry look. "You offering to cook, or start a fire ?"

Cassian smirked. "Why not both ?"

The mood lightened, just a little.

Then Cassian added, more grounded now, "But seriously...we still don’t know who poisoned that cake. And nothing about it fits."

Sebastian’s smile faded.

"We’ll know more in the morning. Once your grandmother wakes up.

He paused, thoughtful.

"There’s also the chance they were used. This feels bigger than just a piece of cake. Your family might be facing a serious power shift."

He wasn’t exaggerating.

Martha ran the Locke family. Quiet, but total control.

She lived in the mountains and didn’t talk much. When she did, people listened. Some respected her. Some were scared. Not because she yelled. She didn’t have to.

Maggie was nothing like her. She always wanted more. She didn’t do quiet. She stirred things up.

Martha stayed out of it. That was how she kept herself safe.

But Maggie wasn’t the only one watching.

The rest of the family—Martha’s sons and their kids—had their own agendas. And they were waiting.

For twenty years, Martha held it all together. Nobody made a move.

Until now.

Poisoning her wasn’t random.

It was a warning.

Cassian exhaled deeply.As the heir, this mess would eventually fall on his shoulders.

Cecilia watched them both, her face calm.

Cassian rubbed his temples and tried to lighten the mood.

"Sebastian, how about we switch lives ? You take my place at the Locke family mansion, and I’ll move into your estate. Honestly, I think you were born into the wrong family." 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Alpha Sebastian’s lips curled into a faint smirk.

"Not interested."

"Okay, new offer," Cassian continued, undeterred.

"I’ll marry you into the family. I need someone ruthless on my side. You deal with the politics, I handle the business. Together, we’ll be unstoppable."

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

Not a terrible plan, actually.

Alpha Sebastian ignored him completely.

"It’s late. Goodnight."

He shoved Cassian toward the door and locked it behind him.

As he turned back,Cecilia’s smile faded.

"Seriously though, would you rather be the Locke family’s perfect little wife or their son-in-law ? Seems like you’re in high demand."

Alpha Sebastian went quiet.

There was no dodging this conversation anymore.

"Cece, about that..."

She held up a hand.

"No need. I’m just wondering which sibling you’d pick. Brother or sister ? You’ve got options."

Alpha Sebastian sighed.

"Let’s be serious here."

"I’m not great with words," Cecilia said flatly.

Alpha Sebastian softened.He could never stay mad at her.

"I didn’t say anything because it was just a guess. I didn’t want to upset you. If it ever becomes real, it’ll be my choice, not theirs. I never wanted you to feel this way."

Cecilia frowned, irritation bubbling up.

"It’s fine," she said sharply. "Your marriage plans are your business. Build your alliances. Form your little power packs. Just don’t drag me into it."

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