Chapter 47
In this moment, even the air felt thicker.
Yes, I was about to become the Luna of Black Mountain Pack.
But now, I couldn’t say it.
Not because of wavering, nor shame in admitting it. I simply couldn’t tolerate letting Black Mountain’s future Luna bear the stigma of “thief” in such an embarrassing situation.
Adrian turned his head to glance at me.
I gently shook my head.
In that instant, he understood my expression.
He chose to respect me.
Adrian casually dropped a line:
‘Dr. Windsor is one of the core consultants for the intelligent surgical system that our Black Mountain pack has been developing recently. I personally selected
her.”
‘Before long, she will come to Black Mountain pack to personally supervise this project.”
‘By then, she will become a member of Black Mountain. Is there any problem with that?”
As his words fell, the surroundings immediately fell into dead silence.
No one dared make a sound, even breathing became muted.
Ferris’s expression finally showed a crack, his Adam’s apple bobbing once, his voice hoarse:
You’re going to Black Mountain? Why didn’t you tell me?”
looked at him, my gaze calm and distant, my voice gentle yet every word clear:
‘Alpha Ferris, you’re a busy man. I’m just an inconspicuous healer in Silver Moon Pack who wants to leave. Do I really need to specifically report to you?”
His face suddenly stiffened, emotions surging in his eyes.
That was anger, confusion, and… disbelief.
After several seconds, he finally said in a low voice: “I won’t allow it.”
Ashley stared intently at Ferris’s expression that flickered with concern for me, jealousy and anger in her heart almost tearing her apart.
“Alpha Adrian, do you know that this doctor you’ve hired is actually a thief?”
Her voice carried bone–chilling coldness, stepping aggressively toward Adrian, her tone full of provocation and unwillingness.
As soon as she finished speaking, she suddenly reached out and snatched the bag from my hands.
She shook out all the contents onto the floor, and indeed a diamond ring fell out.
People around gasped at this sight.
Their gazes toward me changed.
“I never expected Dr. Windsor to be this kind of person.”
“My God, I really misjudged her!”
“How can a thief be a doctor? What if she steal organs next time?”
“Stealing rings, gosh, how poor are you?”
Hearing the accusations from people around me, I felt like I had fallen into an ice cave.
Not because I was worried or afraid my reputation would be ruined, but because I didn’t want to drag Adrian down.
At this moment, I received his gaze.
In those deep eyes, there wasn’t the slightest doubt, only determination and trust.
He believed in me.
I gradually regained my composure.
Think carefully, what should I do?
I knew it was Ashley who stuffed the ring into my bag when I wasn’t paying attention.
She wanted to use this opportunity to completely ruin me, but I would never let her succeed.
“Dr. Windsor, even if you really like my ring, you shouldn’t take it without my knowledge, right?”
Ashley looked very disappointed, “This is a ring my mate gave me, it has very special meaning to me. Even if you like it, you shouldn’t do this!”
People around were gossiping, accusing, and mocking. Everything reached my ears.
I clenched my hands, a layer of cold indifference appearing on my face.
Ferris noticed my expression, his heart suddenly tightening. He coldly swept his gaze over the crowd, “You are dismissed. Leave, everyone.”
Seeing him trying to disperse the crowd, Ashley looked at him in disbelief, “Ferris…?”
