---- death" or how Jones and Kyle turned on Rose and her mother, showing them no mercy. Jones himself released a video revealing that Rose's award-winning design had been plagiarized from mine, with hard evidence to back it up. Rose, who had once basked in praise and fame, was now a national disgrace. The backlash was instant and brutal. Kyle and Jones filed legal motions to reclaim every expensive gift they'd ever given her. News of Rose being a love child, and her mother being a homewrecker, spread like wildfire. However, none of that mattered to me anymore. Under the warm sun, I embraced my new life. A month later, I landed a job at a new company. The team was warm and welcoming. The boss, who was a stylish, no-nonsense businesswoman ---- named Linda Dunnell, taught me a great deal. Slowly, I began to carve out a place for myself. Two years flew by. I made new friends. There were even men who pursued me, but I wasn't interested in dating- not yet. Instead, I signed up for the Royal Totem Design Competition, one of the most prestigious events in the entire werewolf world. I poured my heart into the preparations. One day, Linda came to me with a proposal. "We're planning a partnership with another company," she said. "You're the best fit for the trip. You understand their culture and can communicate with them more smoothly." Linda handed me the contract. ---- I hesitated. "What if I mess up something this important?" Because that pack... That pack was where Kyle and Jones lived. I didn't want to set foot there again. I didn't want the smallest chance of seeing them. "T really don't think I'm the right person for this... " Linda gave me a calm, encouraging smile. "The travel list is already confirmed. I'll be going with you. Don't worry. Nothing will go wrong."