Surrounded by Five Beast Lords novel Chapter 145

Chapter 145

Chapter 145

Regina’s smile grew even wider.

“That’s better,” she said.

Cassian was taken aback.

“If that person shows up and sees us claiming to be them, what do you think they’ll do?” Regina asked.

Cassian thought for a moment. “Either they’ll stay silent, or they’ll expose us.”

“Exactly,” Regina nodded. “If they stay silent, it means they don’t dare make a scene.

“Either the blueberry tree failed to grow, or they don’t have enough influence to pose a threat to us.”

She paused. “If they try to expose us…”

Her eyes sharpened. “Then we’ll just say they’re making false accusations and call them out on the spot.

“With the Shawn family and the Lynn family joining forces, what do they think they’ll get out of it at our party?

“Maybe we can even take advantage of the situation and claim the real tree for ourselves.”

Cassian took a deep breath.

This plan was cold, calculated, and killed two birds with one stone.

“Mother, you’re a genius,” he said sincerely.

“We took a big hit in the Zone 32 mission,” Regina said as she stepped closer to him.

“The Shawn family might have some savings, but to those true old-money families, we’re nothing.

“Why did I go all in on this Zone 32 job?

“Why did I bet almost everything we had?

“Because I wanted to seize a chance to turn our fate around!

“Even if the Shawn family and the Howard family joined forces, we still wouldn’t be anywhere near the level of the Windsor family or the Sterling family, those true top-tier clans.”

She paused. “But if we have a rare mutated blueberry tree, even those elite families we could never reach before would come to our banquet just to show respect.”

Cassian was starting to get it.

“Mother, are you planning to use this tree to build connections with the elite families? To make up for our losses?” he asked.

“Exactly,” Regina nodded with satisfaction. “And now that you and Wendy have just gotten married, this party is the perfect chance to make it public and boost both our families’ standing.

“The Lynn family has their business connections, we’ve got our ties in the military, and with this ‘rare mutated blueberry tree’ as our big selling point…”

She flashed a confident, almost predatory smile. “The Shawn family’s standing will rise even higher.”

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Regina continued, “Besides, Wendy is the Lynn family’s only daughter, and her Spatial Realm is at level three.

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“And you, your peacock form is the closest to the legendary phoenix bloodline, and at your age, you’re already a Level 6 in supernatural ability. That’s real talent.”

She stepped up to her son, reached out to straighten his collar, and her voice softened.

“Cassian, this Zone 32 setback really hit us hard.

“But failure isn’t the real danger. What’s truly terrifying is not knowing how to turn that failure into an opportunity.”

Cassian looked down at his mother, a swirl of complicated emotions rising in his chest.

This was the same woman who had always been so strong-willed and demanding of him.

But now, seeing her so calm and calculating, he couldn’t help but feel both awe and a quiet thrill.

Regina’s expression suddenly turned calm again. “There’s one more thing.”

“Go ahead, Mother,” Cassian said.

“There’s news from the Frostveil Planet,” Regina said.

Cassian perked up. “Are the Frostveil Planet elders finally willing to come forward?”

“Yes,” Regina nodded. “Now that the Frostveil Planet prince has fallen, the elders there aren’t hiding anymore.

“They’re making moves on the Core Planet, trying to build connections with the local powers.

“I had someone send them an invitation, and they’ve already agreed to come to our family banquet.”

She turned back to her desk, spread out a sheet of paper, and started writing out the guest list.

“Put the Frostveil Planet elders on the list.

“Add the Blackflame Trading Guild’s rivals.

“And make sure to invite all those elite families we could never even get close to before.

“Don’t forget the Southwell family, either. With this tree backing us up, even the Southwells will have to play nice, and we’ll get to show them up while we’re at it.”

Cassian leaned in to check the guest list, and the more he read, the more his heart skipped a beat.

His mother was using this banquet to take the Shawn family to a level they’d never even dared to imagine.

“Also,” Regina paused, pen in hand, “spread the word that the Frostveil Planet elders are coming to talk crystal ore partnership with the Blackflame Trading Guild.”

Cassian blinked, caught off guard. “But the Blackflame Trading Guild…”

“But what?” Regina glanced up at him. “The Frostveil Planet elders are actually looking for someone to work with.

“We’re just putting the word out, it’s not like we’re saying it ourselves.

“Once the elders arrive, everyone will want to see for themselves anyway.

“As for what they’ll actually uncover…”

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She flashed a meaningful, almost cryptic smile.

“That all comes down to how we orchestrate things.”

Cassian finally saw the whole picture.

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Regina was killing three birds with one stone: using the rare blueberry tree to elevate the family’s status, using the banquet as a chance to rub shoulders with the high society crowd, framing the Blackflame Trading Guild for smuggling, all thanks the Frostveil Planet elders.

Now, as for whoever actually owns that blueberry tree…

They’ll either keep their mouth shut forever, or the second they speak up, the Shawn family will zero in on them and they’ be next on the hit list.

“Mother, you’re brilliant,” Cassian said.

Regina waved her hand. “Start preparing.

“The banquet will be held five days from now.

“I checked the weather, there’ll be a brief window of clear skies, just right for our plans.”

Cassian acknowledged and quietly took his leave.

Regina was left alone in the study.

She walked to the window, gazing out at the distant mountains, their outlines blurred by the rain. A confident, almost predatory smile curved her lips.

Vivienne, all the humiliation you made me suffer at your own doorstep, I’m going to make you pay it all back this time!” Regina thought.

‘Once this banquet is over, the Shawn family will be standing so high that the Southwell family won’t even be able to reach

us.’

***

Meanwhile, in Dora’s living room…

Elmer, with his fluffy white ears, was busy peeling fruit for Dora, trying his best to please her.

Lioren was lounging by the window, his cat ears twitching, and his amber eyes practically screamed, ‘This dog really knows how to play the game!

Clive was expressionless as he studied the house renovation plans Lugian had left behind.

But every now and then, his gaze would drift over to Elmer’s ears, a/thoughtful glint flickering in his eyes.

Dora kept sneaking glances at Elmer’s ears, her fingers practically itching to reach out and give them a squeeze.

She took a deep breath, forcing herself to look away.

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