Chapter 45
Chapter 45
Third Person’s POV
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“If you really go through with this divorce, you’ll end up with nothing! You’d better think carefully.” With those words, Caelum stormed out of the Thorne estate, his strides long and sharp, almost like a predator retreating to avoid a confrontation he wasn’t ready to face.
The room fell silent. Freya Thorne scanned the spacious house. It was time to move. In truth, she didn’t have much here anyway –most of what she owned was portable, easy to carry.
Over the next two days, Caelum’s mind was divided. On one hand, he scrambled to raise bail money for Eleanor and Giselle; on the other, he searched for lawyers who could potentially absolve them of criminal liability. Freya refused to sign any reconciliation document, which meant his mother and sister faced prosecution. Even if the court eventually issued suspended sentences, they would carry a permanent record–something Caelum, as Alpha of the Silverfang Pack and head of SilverTech Forgeworks, could not tolerate.
Yet not a single one of The Capital’s four major law firms was willing to touch the case. Night after night, he barely slept, pacing through the corridors of his private club, frustration gnawing at him like a restless wolf.
Aurora, ever considerate, approached. “Drink less. About your mother and Giselle… we can still think of a way. I can ask my uncle if he knows any lawyers willing to help p>
Caelum’s eyes softened slightly. “Aurora… thank you. Despite what Giselle did to you, you’d still help her p>
Aurora shook her head gently. “I’m not petty. Giselle is your sister; it doesn’t change anything. I won’t hold grudges.” Ryker, leaning against the bar, smirked. “That’s why I say, Aurora’s so much more generous than someone like Freya. She holds grudges over every little thing. If she hadn’t caused such a scene, your mother and sister wouldn’t still be in custody p>
Caelum frowned. “Enough about Freya p>
At that moment, Aurora caught sight of her uncle, Vaughn, entering the club. But it was the man accompanying him who made her eyes light up. She nudged Caelum. “Look, that’s my uncle. Let’s go greet him. And the man with him–Kade Blackridge. In The Capital, his name carries weight. Any lawyer, any bank, anyone in this city would give him respect. If he’s willing to help, we won’t struggle to find a capable attorney. ”
Caelum froze. “That man is …? ”
“Kade Blackridge. The Capital’s notorious young powerhouse, He just returned from abroad recently. His connections are deep, his background stronger than most can imagine. Aligning with him is a privilege,” Aurora explained.
Something flickered in Caelum’s mind.
Aurora continued, “And don’t forget, your company is still tight on funding. If Kade decides to help, getting a loan approved by the banks could be just one word from him p>
Caelum’s pulse quickened, Alpha instinct stirred–territorial, ambitious, calculating. Opportunity and leverage were wolves circling the same kill.
Ryker grinned, eyes gleaming. “ He’s young, and yet… impressive p>
Aurora gave a soft hum, a hint of pride mingled with envy, “Luck of birth, I suppose. He’s an only child. Father commands in the military hierarchy, mother heads a leading medical institute. A union of strength and intellect. Unlike me… I’m merely the second branch of the Bluemoon Beta family. All true wealth and power belong to my uncle. I claw my way up, only to earn status as the first female pilot of Airborne Wing Name and title, but little real power p>
She glanced at Caelum, head of the legendary SilverTech Forgeworks. From a fledgling company to a publicly listed powerhouse in three years –his achievements dwarfed even Bluemoon Group’s potential. A future with him could secure influence, respect, and standing. A calculated ambition sharpened in her mind.
Aurora looped her arm through Caelum’s and guided him toward her uncle and Kade, Ryker tagged along, grinning, “ Maybe
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Kade will like me and we can be friends p>
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Aurora’s smile remained polite, but her wolfish eyes showed contempt. Ryker was nothing more than Caelum’s Beta and long–time friend. Without Caelum’s support, he’d still be a mechanic, barely scraping by. Yet here he dreamed of gaining favor with Kade Blackridge–a laughable overreach.
Soon, the trio reached the private room where Vaughn and Kade had stopped.
*My uncle, I saw you and Kade enjoying some leisure, so I brought Caelum and a friend to greet you.” Aurora said, smiling.
“Ah. Aurora,” Vaughn chuckled. “And this must be the niece I told Kade about. She’s the first female pilot at Bluemoon Airborne. Perhaps one day, Kade, you’ll be flying under her command p>
The room hummed with quiet admiration. Other onlookers whispered their respect. “Ms. Aurora is incredible–first female pilot at Bluemoon Airborne. Truly remarkable p>
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