Spoiled By My Nine Beast Husbands (Emma Tibarn) novel Chapter 500

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**When She Opened the Door to the Life She Was Afraid to Live by Nora Vale Kingsley**

**Chapter 500: Of Masks and True Colors**

Edric gave a slight nod, his demeanor one of compliance. “Okay,” he replied, his voice steady yet lacking enthusiasm.

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In the starrail, Lucien finally found a moment of respite from the relentless waves of nausea that had plagued him. He settled onto the plush couch, the familiar contours cradling him as he listened intently to his subordinate’s report detailing the recent activities surrounding the Central Planet.

A frown creased his brow when Damian’s name came up in the conversation.

“So, this Dahlia woman has been busy trying to outmaneuver Nexus Prime Tech in the business arena? Is that all she’s been up to? Nothing else of significance?” Lucien’s tone was laced with skepticism, his curiosity piqued.

The subordinate nodded, his expression serious. “Indeed, sir. We’ve procured multiple sets of every product released by Dahlia’s new company. Our thorough inspections have revealed no abnormalities thus far.”

As Lucien scrolled through the sales figures and product details, a frown deepened on his face. “Why is she specifically targeting Damian?” The question hung in the air, heavy with implication.

Given the exorbitant prices attached to her products, it was evident that her financial strategy was misguided at best. Instead of thriving, she seemed to be steering her business towards ruin.

The subordinate, eager to provide clarity, responded, “Our investigations indicate that Dahlia has set her sights on Damian. She appears to believe he holds the key to her success.”

Lucien reclined on the couch, his posture relaxed yet purposeful. He tilted his body slightly, crossing his legs and resting them on the coffee table, the tailored fabric of his black pants shifting to reveal the lean contours of his legs. Yet, beneath this composed exterior, he felt the weight of fatigue pulling at him, a stark reminder of the morning sickness that seemed relentless.

His interest sharpened at the mention of Dahlia’s intentions towards Damian.

After a brief pause, he asked, his voice calm but laced with curiosity, “And what are the thoughts of Damian, the Ashenflame foxes, and the upper echelons of the Empire regarding this situation?”

His eyelids lowered slightly, casting shadows over his eyes, which concealed a tempest of emotions. Only fleeting glimpses of something inscrutable flickered in their depths, hinting at the turmoil beneath his composed facade.

The subordinate hurriedly continued, “We’ve learned that Dahlia once dispatched her mate, Kael, to approach Damian with a proposal to become her mate. However, Damian rejected her outright.”

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Dahlia’s company didn’t waste any time after that, launching a series of aggressive commercial strategies aimed squarely at Nexus Prime Tech. Meanwhile, the pressure on Damian from the Elders of the Ashenflame foxes was mounting.

The Elders viewed Dahlia’s status as a human female as a potential boon, believing that her union with Damian could amplify his powers significantly. Moreover, they recognized her impressive business acumen, which only added to their intrigue.