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Chapter 78

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last update Last Updated: 2025-03-08 04:33:26

Ryland drove his car into the pack, his mouth curved as he was trying to push down the laugh that bubbled at the back of his throat.

He had not planned to do what he did back there when Caleb came to him with the compiled file. His initial plan was to meet up with Hazel secretly hoping she'd believe him after seeing all the despicable things her husband had done.

But after he saw Rodrigo almost kiss Hazel, clouded by jealousy, he could not help but jump at the opportunity. He wanted Rodrigo to lose his perfect persona not just in front of Hazel but before everyone.

Unfortunately, it didn't go through as he planned, his whole aim going down the drain when Hazel pleaded. His wolf could never say no to those innocent autumn eyes.

***

Ryland passed through the gates of his mansion. Pulling over, he stepped out of the car and handed the keys to the valet. Nodding at the workers, he headed in, walking towards his office.

He stepped in to find Caleb already there waiting.

"I was wonde
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