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    "The contract''s fine." Tessa said lightly. I haven''t even used myst resort yet. "I just finished the track for you guys. I''ll send it to your email in a bit."


    "Okay." They knew she always worked fast.


    But after they heard the song, every member of Avery Band was stunned.


    "I told you-Tessa''s a genius. With a song like this, we''re definitely going to blow up again."


    Even without lyrics, the track was already electrifying. And Tessa had never let them down.


    Avery nodded. "She was born for music. Honestly, if she doesn''t go down this path, it''d be such a waste."


    With that level of talent, how could she not choose music? But then again, everyone had their own ambitions, and they couldn''t force her.


    Elsewhere, Landon and Nathaniel had just returned to the office after presiding over the Nightshade Pack''s territory meeting when Evan''s call came in.


    It came through the encrypted werewolfmunication line, thick with the restless scent of Thornbane Pack''s distress.


    "Alpha, it''s Evan." Nathaniel handed Landon the phone. His wolf soul stirred with excitement for the power y about to begin.


    Landon epted the call. "Mr. Evan, shouldn''t you be very busy right now? What brings you to call me?"


    His tone waszy and unbothered, but his alpha pressed through the phone like a storm.


    Evan practically choked with rage.


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    Damn it-this bastard had deliberately set him up. Thorne Corp hadid out the perfect financial trap, and he''d walked straight into it. Ruthless wasn''t even the word.


    "How could I possibly be busier than Mr. Thorne?" Evan nearly spat blood, but he had no choice. He had to beg now, had to lower himself.


    "Speak." Landon''s tone was cool andmanding.


    "Mr. Thorne... about that investment project. I''d like to withdraw."


    He had fought tooth and nail to get into that investment deal, thinking it would be his chance to destabilize Thorne Corp.


    But it turned out Thorne Corp hadn''t suffered at all-instead, the Morrigan Group''s funds had gotten stuck. If he didn''t get out soon, they''d be bankrupt.


    The Morrigan Group was the financial lifeline of the entire Thornbane Pack. TUE, 19 May


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    But getting out wasn''t so simple. He was already bound by agreements with Thorne Corp and several Nightshade-affiliated investment groups. The only way out now was to forfeit every cent he''d already put


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    "That''s all? If you don''t want to be involved, just withdraw," Landon made it sound effortless. In his mind, Flex sneered-he''d known exactly where Evan''s weakness was all along.


    Evan could barely breathe. He''s doing this on purpose. He''s gotta be doing this on purpose!


    "Mr. Thorne, whatever terms you want, just name them. I won''t say a word. I only ask... please let me off this time."


    "Well, well. I never thought I''d see Mr. Evan grovel like this," Landon said with a coldugh.


    Did he really think Landon Thorne was that easy to mess with?


    Evan was seething, but he didn''t dare say a word.


    "Tell Nathaniel whatever you want. I have other things to do." Landon handed the phone back to Nathaniel.


    "Mr. Frost, please... put in a good word with Mr. Thorne for me," Evan pleaded. He was desperate. If he didn''t recover those tied-up funds, the entire Morrigan Group might go under.


    "Well,” Nathaniel said, "Mr. Thorne''s friend happens to be interested in Avery Band. You''ll need to release them from their contract.".


    Avery Band was at the peak of their poprity. Getting Evan to let them go was no small request.


    "Avery Band?" Evan''s voice caught.


    "What, you don''t like that?" Nathaniel''s tone left no room for negotiation.


    "No, no-of course not. If Mr. Thorne wants Avery Band, then I''ll release them. I''ll contact them immediately." Evan had no choice now. He could only swallow the blood and take the loss.


    Satisfied, Nathaniel said, "Evan, just a word of advice. Next time, keep your hands off anything that belongs to our alpha."


    "Yes, yes, you''re right. I wouldn''t dare touch anything of Mr. Thorne''s," Evan replied quickly.


    Nathaniel didn''t bother with a response. He hung up. Even one more word exchanged with a guy like that felt like a waste.


    "What was that about?" Tessa, who had been quietly listening, finally spoke.


    "Tessa, you have no idea... just to get Avery Band out of that contract, our alpha mobilized so many Nightshade Pack resources..."


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