บท 32: ATTACKING THE MISTRESS

Olivia

leaned back in her chair, her gaze locked on Rachel. "A leopard doesn't change

its spots. You can't build a strong pack on the back of someone who's already

betrayed you once. And appointing someone like Ethan sends a message that we're

willing to overlook disloyalty for the sake of convenience."

Antonio set

the paper down, his expression unreadable, but Olivia could see the wheels

turning in his mind. He wasn't happy, not with Rachel, not with the revelation.

He was caught between his desire to please Rachel and the undeniable truth

Olivia had laid before him.

The tension

in the room was palpable, each member of the council waiting for Antonio's

decision. Finally, he looked up, his gaze sweeping over Rachel before settling

on Olivia. "We'll revisit Ethan's appointment," he said, his voice clipped,

betraying his frustration. "For now, I want the matter tabled until we can