The Wolf Among Us 25

The Wolf Among Us 25

Chapter 25 

Stephen deliberately instructed his team to ease up on the surveillance over Ayrton and Walter. It wasn’t that he trusted them any more than before; rather, he wanted to give them just enough rope to hang themselves. By allowing them a little leeway, he could better anticipate their moves and prepare accordingly

Once his men received the orders, they quickly set to work 

Meanwhile, Stephen made sure to inform Chloe about Ayrton and Walter’s impending arrival in Axelvale City

What? After everything they did to Lucille, they still have the nerve to show up at her wedding?Chloe was livid when she heard the news. There was a time when she thought highly of Ayrton and Walter, even considering them potential sonsinlaw. But their betrayal was unforgivable, playing games with Lucille’s life like that 

She couldn’t forget how Lucille had suffered because of Claire, nor could she forgive Ayrton for turning his back on Lucille in favor of another woman’s flowers. Even if their ploy was meant to force Lucille to realize who she truly loved, Chloe found it unacceptable

Now, she was simply grateful that Old Mr. Simpson had arranged such a promising match for Lucille. Compared to Ayrton and Walter, Stephen was leagues bettercleancut, devoted to Lucille, and someone Chloe had known since he was a boy. He was a solid choice.I Chloe and Martin wasted no time expressing their disdain for Ayrton and Walter to their circle. The Simpson family had a prominent reputation in Axelvale City and had recently allied with the Grant family through marriage, making them a force to be reckoned with Other families, eager to stay in the Simpsonsgood graces, quickly showed their support

Chloe made it clear that under no circumstances were the security guards at the estate to let Ayrton and Walter inside

When Ayrton and Walter arrived in Axelvale City, they were met with the chilly indifference of the social elite. Lucille was unreachable; any attempt to contact her was futile, as their calls were either ignored or blocked

Determined, Ayrton managed to get Martin and Chloe’s contact details from Fiona. Both he and Walter tried to reach out, hoping to explain their side of the story

Mr. Simpson, it’s Ayrton. I wanted toBut before he could finish his apology, the line went dead

Walter met the same fate, his calls were met with the same unyielding dial tone

Desperate, they decided to go to the Simpson family estate, hoping for a chance to see Lucille. But after waiting outside nearly all day, there was still no sign of her

As evening fell, a sleek black RollsRoyce glided through the gates

Ayrton caught a glimpse of Lucille through the side window. Then Walter quickly maneuvered their car to block Stephen’s path.Lucille, please, just come out and talk to us,Ayrton pleaded, knocking on the window

Upon seeing the two she least wanted to see, Lucille instinctively frowned. She glanced at Stephen, worrying that he might be upset. Reassuringly, she squeezed his hand

Stephen smiled softly at her, gently returning the gesture. Shall we go talk?he suggested, his voice calm and 

d kind.

He opened his door and, in full view of Ayrton and Walter lifted Lucille out of the car. As her feet touched the ground, a slight blush colored her cheeks

The Wolf Among Us Novel

The Wolf Among Us Novel

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