From Substitute To Queen novel Chapter 71

Chapter 71

Til deal with her personally. My voice could have frozen hellfire.

I ended the call and tossed my phone onto the passenger seat. Leaning back against the leather headrest, I closed my eyes as different scenarios played through my mind.

Killing Darrell would be the simplest solution. One night, and he’d disappear from this world forever. No more appearing in Sable’s life.

But…

If I killed Darrell, how would she look at me? She’d see me as a cold-blooded killer. She’d fear me, pull away from me.

I’ve spent years working my way back into her life. I won’t destroy everything because of one worthless man.

I opened my eyes, a cold smile spreading across my face.

Economic sanctions will keep Darrell busy handling his pack’s crisis. He won’t have time to continue bothering Sable.

Two days later – Darrell’s POV

I sat at my office desk, the bruises from Caelan’s beating still visible on my face. Every attempt to focus on paperwork was interrupted by the throbbing pain in my chest.

The office door burst open without warning. David stormed in, chatching a stack of documente in his trembling hands.

Alpha! We have serious trouble!

I frowned at his panicked expression. “What’s going on? You look like you ve seen a ghovet.”

David put the papers onto my desk, pointing at the contents. “There majni allumer packs all refuse to renew their contracts with us.”

“What?” I shot to my feet, the sudden movement sending pain shooting through my impured riba. I gritted my teeth against the agony.

The office fell dead silent. I slowly sank back into my chair, my mind racing

‘These packs… they all made their decisions at the same time?”

“Yes, Alpha. Starting yesterday afternoon, within six hours, all three packs sent cancellation notices.” David swallowed hard. “They all cited strategic adjustments’ or partner reevaluation’ as reasons.”

My fists clenched until my knuckles turned white. This is absolutely not a coincidence. These three alliances form the foundation of our pack’s survival. Without them, we face economic collapse and territorial crisis. Only one person could simultaneously influence three Alphas to make such decisions.

“That bastard…” I growled under my breath.

“Alpha?” David asked cautiously.

“Nothing” I forced myself to remain calm. Even knowing Caelan orchestrated this, I can’t confront him directly. With my current strength, I’m no match for him.

Devid spoke tentatively. “Alpha, given our current situation, we must seek new pack alliances…”

I looked up, hope flickering in my eyes. “What do you suggest?”

I have contact in Blackwood territory who told me Rodrigo Crawford is actively seeking allies.” David lowered his voice. “Word is he wants to expand his influence and is actively courting various Alphas

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Chapter 71

Crawford. I rearched my memory for information about that name. The Crawford Pack Alpha?

Exactly. And I heard, David smiled mysteriously, his eldest daughter recently returned to the pack. Rodrigo plans to formally introduce her at his younger daughter’s birthday party in a few days.’

My eyes brightened. Any other newer?

Yes. David continued, “My contact says this daughter is getting engaged soon.

An idea was already forming in my mind. I nodded to David. ‘Good. I understand. You can go now.”

David was about to leave when I called out, “Wait

Alpha?

A vicious glint flashed in my eyes. ‘Contact all our informants. I want them to investigate everything about Caelan Blackwood.”

His Majesty?’ David seemed shocked. ‘We’re investigating the Lycan King?”

Everyone has secrets. Everyone has weaknesses.” I sneered coldly. “Even the so-called perfect king is no exception. I want to know every piece of dirt in his past, every shameful thing he’s ever done.”

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