Chapter 344: The New Maids
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Chapter 345
~Vera’s POV~
Birds chirped on my window, disrupting the silence I had. I blinked, slowly waking up, the remnants of last night’s plans swirling in my mind like smoke.
A slow smirk curled my lips as I pushed myself out of bed. Everything was falling into place perfectly.
I cleaned up quickly, savouring the warm water as it cascaded over me, washing away any traces of yesterday’s ordeal.
When I stepped out of the bathroom, I glanced at myself in the mirror, noting how the bruises had already begun to fade. My wolf worked faster than I anticipated.
By the time I was dressed in a simple sundress, breakfast had been delivered to my room. A spread of toast, eggs, and fresh fruit sat neatly on a tray, but I wasn’t hungry for food—I was hungry for progress.
As I nibbled absentmindedly on a slice of toast, I reached for the telephone by the bed, dialling a number I’d memorised long before this mission began.
The line clicked, and a smooth, familiar voice greeted me. "Miss Slaton. What can I do for you today?"
I leaned back in my chair, twirling a strand of hair around my finger. "Has everything been arranged?"