Dusk Snow Hides All Return (Rowan and Adrienne) novel Chapter 153

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Xander:“Otherwise what?”

“It will involve you, too, and you’ll be subjected to gossip and speculation.”

The situation had been escalating for almost three hours. It was unlikely he didn’t know about it. I had no confidence in turning public opinion around in just two days. If I showed up at Kingston Group and was constantly seen with Xander, the rumors about him wouldn’t subside.

“Ah, so that’s what you’re worried about.” He sounded enlightened, then abruptly changed the subject, curious, “So, how do you plan to handle this? Do you have a plan?”

I paused for five seconds before replying concisely, “Fight back, negotiate.”

Xander:“??”

He sighed, a mix of emotions evident in his voice, “Sophia, you scared me.”

I explained, “I don’t usually act this way, but they’ve pushed me too far, forcing me to be ruthless.”

“I mean, your blind confidence scared me.”

“You’re smart. You must have guessed that the Cooper Family is the driving force behind Vera’s actions. Why do you think you can single–handedly take on MoonCloud Pack’s two major families?”

“…I have my methods.” I retorted stubbornly. My wolf was at a loss for words, unable to think of any solution in that moment.

‘Sophia, courage is good, but it can’t replace strength. A sheep charging into a pride of lions is essentially a sacrifice.”

‘Even if it’s a sacrifice, I’ll bite the mastermind first. We’ll die together at worst!”

After saying that, I realized I’d spoken impulsively. I was just a powerless, insignificant omega, with no leverage at all.

Xander’s expression became serious. The sudden chill in his demeanor was palpable, even over the phone.

I quickly added, “Sorry, I shouldn’t have said that stupid thing.”

Xander’s brow relaxed slightly.“You are now my person, and you represent my reputation. Come to work on time, and I’ll figure out a way to solve this, how does that sound?”

His voice was incredibly persuasive. It felt like if I just nodded, any problem would be easily solved.

I didn’t doubt his ability. He was Xander Shaw, the youngest alpha in The MoonCloud Pack’s history, after all. Being protected by a op–level executive felt like receiving a ticket to Noah’s Ark during the apocalypse… only, was he being too nice to me? Even if he was helpful, even if I had made a contribution during my inspection at the branch office, even if I was… his person… “his person“!

My face flushed. Summer’s teasing and the ambiguous things he said last night echoed in my mind, like bombs dropping one after

another.

Xander waited a long time for a response. “Still thinking it over?”

Thank you for you: kindness, but I’ll solve my own problems! Thank you! Goodbye!”

I hung up the phone, a little panicked.

Xander:…

He put down his phone thoughtfully, a moment later seeming to understand something, his peach blossom eyes darkening, as it covered in a thick layer of dust. His wolf felt a bit defeated, “SHE SAID SHE WILL SOLVE HER OWN PROBLEMS.

On the other side, I held my phone for five minutes before my heart rate gradually calmed down. Thinking about his behaviou

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