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    Leonardo’s reaction was instant—his face flushed with fury as he mmed his hand down on the armrest once more. “What in the hell is going on?”


    Dominic, ever calm, handed over a report. His voice remained measured as he exined, “The drug was administeredst night. It caused the lion to lose control, break free from its cage, and attack Alice, who was cleaning the Royal Animal Farm. It had also been severely weakened by the drug. That’s why Alice and the others were able to kill it.”


    Leonardo’s brows knitted together, confusion and anger battling for dominance. “How could the lion have been drugged?”


    I, too, waspletely puzzled. The lion hadn’t seemed out of sorts the night before. My mind raced, trying to make sense of it all, when a glint of something cunning flickered in Dominic’s eyes. Then came his cool voice.


    “The drug in question is only avable from Hayley’s family.”


    The room fell silent, everyone absorbing the weight of Dominic’s words.


    Leonardo, deep in thought, finally broke the quiet. “Summon Hayley immediately!”


    Molly’s POV:


    Inside yton’s vi, Hayley and I lounged across from each other, leisurely sipping our coffee. The sunlight streamed through the ornate windows, casting a warm glow on the polished table between us. yton hadn’t returned for some time, so Hayley often came over to keep mepany.


    With her cup cradled in both hands, Hayley blew gently on the steam rising from her drink, a smug smile curling her lips. “Makenna and Alice are doomed this time, aren’t they?”


    I nodded slightly, a satisfied grin spreading across my face. “I never thought Makenna would get herself tangled in this mess.”


    Our initial n was straightforward: eliminate Alice to throw Makenna off bnce and give us an edge. Unexpectedly, when Makenna discovered that Alice was at the Royal Animal Farm, she rushed over herself, and in a shocking turn of events, they ended up killing Leonardo’s favorite lion. No matter the circumstances, Leonardo would surely exact revenge for such a loss.


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    As the weight of this reality settled in, Hayley frowned. She raised an eyebrow. “How on earth did Makenna and her friends manage to kill the lion?”


    I mulled over her question, setting my cup down and resting my chin on my hand. “Logically speaking, they’re just ordinary she-wolves. Makenna is even pregnant. How could they possibly have pulled that off?”


    Hayley took a delicate sip of her coffee, analyzing the situation. “Could there have been someone secretly helping them?”


    I shook my head, dismissing the thought. “That’s unlikely. The situation was urgent, and you had already diverted the soldiers from the Royal Animal Farm. It’s improbable that anyone could have intervened.”


    Hayley’s brow furrowed in contemtion. “Still, I think Makenna and her friends must have some special advantage. Otherwise, they couldn’t have killed that lion.”


    I nodded, agreeing with her assessment. “Indeed, that’s the only logical exnation. But it doesn’t matter now. As long as Makenna and her bothersome friends are punished, and Makenna loses favor, I’m one step closer to my goal.”


    Just thinking about it filled me with immense satisfaction. I was thrilled.


    Hayley rxed, chuckling softly. “Once Makenna falls from grace with the king, Prince yton will definitely take a shine to you.”


    We both basked in the confidence of our impending victory, but I still had some concerns. I furrowed my brow and asked, “Hayley, did you ensure the scene at the Royal Animal Farm was cleaned up? We can’t afford any loose ends.”


    She lifted her chin, a gleam of confidence in her eyes. “Rx. I had the guards chasing after the Rainbow Deer I released on the other side of the farm. That creature is as valuable as the lion, and far enough away that no one will trace it back to us.”


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