Third Person's POV
Madison had to cough up the cash since the check couldn't cover the amount.
Her family's wealth was evident as she produced over twenty million dollars without much trouble, though her pained expression suggested it hurt her deeply.
The facade of harmony was shattered, but at least they got back what was rightfully theirs and the stolen money—no loss there.
This hypocritical peace was never worth maintaining.
"Let's go!"
Madison and her daughter watched Adelaide walk away—her posture, no longer polite, radiated an unassailable strength.
"Adelaide!" Madison gritted her teeth, powerless to act.
Wanda's mint pheromones turned sour, her wolf ears drooping in anger. "Years of effort down the drain, all because of that woman Adelaide. I won't let her off the hook."
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