Dusk Snow Hides All Return (Rowan and Adrienne) novel Chapter 315

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“Mr. Shaw, you’re here, I greeted him, my smile bright and proper, a veneer of false flattery.

Xander:…

His wolf clenched its teeth, ‘GREAT, HERE WE GO AGAIN.”

He sat down, glancing at the ostentatious gift box an the table.

What’s this? For me?”

A small token of my appreciation,” I quickly said. “Thank you for your help. I didn’t know how to express my gratitude, so I’m giving you this treasured bottle first. I hope you like it.”

Xander’s expression grew colder.

After I finished speaking, he didn’t respond.

clasped my hands on the table, forcing a smile. The atmosphere was frigid.

Let’s eat first; the food will get cold,” Liam said from the side.

picked up my chopsticks. Xander remained motionless, his aura heavy with displeasure.

sighed inwardly.

My wolf was unsure, “HE WAS UNHAPPY, VERY UNHAPPY. DID HE REALLY WANT… SOMETHING MORE? BUT HE GAVE THE CREDIT TO SUMMER… WHAT WAS HE THINKING?”

Despite Liam’s excellent cooking, even the exquisite braised abalone tasted like sawdust.

Such a waste.

After a while, Xander got up and walked towards the outdoor patio. I put down my chopsticks and followed.

His patio was as large as a small garden. Liam loved flowers and plants, and had cultivated many, keeping them beautifully tended. The fragrance of the grass and flowers mingled with the hazy moonlight, a dreamlike scent drifting on the night breeze…

Sit.”

Xander walked to a small round table, pulled out a chair and sat down, then gestured for me to sit as well. I took a seat.

He leaned back casually, his legs crossed, his gaze drifting into the distance. “Secretary Wells, you must have something more to say.

You can say it now.”

My throat tightened. But there was no turning back.

My wolf encouraged me, “THE GIFT WAS GIVEN, THE INTENTION CLEAR. DON’T HESITATE.*

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I took a deep breath. “Mr. Shaw, I know this matter was resolved smoothly because of your help behind the scenes. The power of a future alpha is unbeatable.

You didn’t say anything, but I feel I can’t pretend I didn’t know. After much consideration, I decided to properly thank you.”

“Properly thank me? With a bottle?”

He didn’t turn, only glancing down slightly. His tone was unreadable.

My voice was slightly strained. “That’s certainly not enough, but you don’t lack money or anything. I really couldn’t think of anything else…

Mr. Shaw, you’ve been so kind to me, I’ll work hard for you in the future, devoting myself completely.”

“Until death do us part?”

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I choked.

“HE’S SO SLY! My wolf figured out it had been tricked.

Xander turned to the side, picking a grape from a plate on the small round table.

He peeled it slowly and deliberately, as if crafting a work of art.

His movements were elegant. He’s a natural-born alpha, always thinking ahead. Only after he finished did he speak in a calm voice, “Secretary Wells, you’ve made quite the calculation.

You use my salary to perform your duties, presenting this as a thank you. Isn’t this a complete loss for me?

My cheeks burned.

After a moment of silence, I abandoned my pretense. “I know I can’t repay you adequately, but aside from this, I have nothing else to offer my gratitude.”

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