Chapter 108

Bella's POV

Without saying a word, Max hung up and faced us. "You wanted to see me?"

"Yes," I stammered then faced Peron. "We wanted to talk to you. If you're not too tired…?"

Max nodded, a serious expression on his face, and gestured for us to enter his office.

"Alpha Max," Peron began as we took our seats, "it's no news to you that Bella is the target of my family. You've saved her once and we're very grateful. The thing is, we've got a plan to deal with my family, but we need your help."

Max leaned back in his chair, his keen eyes focused on us. "Go on."

Turn by turn, Peron and I took a deep breath and explained the rebranding strategy, emphasizing the potential benefits for everyone involved. Peron chimed in, adding details about his family's expectations and the pressure they were putting on him.

"Isabelle has a point," Peron said. "Your influence in the supernatural underground could be the key to making this plan work."

Max listened attentively, his fingers steepled under his