Chapter 16
Caden sat behind the desk in the pack house, spinning a pen in his fingers.
“What did he say?”
Killian recounted Rowan’s plan in detail.
“Rowan wants us to wait for the next rainy day. Once Evelyn’s car is parked in the lot, we can tamper with it.”
After a pause, Killian’s voice lowered.
“Rowan has been very clear. He wants us to make sure it’s as lethal as possible, to ensure Evelyn is done for in one go. If we succeed, he’ll pay us an extra $300,000.”
Caden’s pen stopped spinning, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.
“How generous of him.”
Killian was startled by the icy edge in Caden’s usually impassive voice. He hesitated for a moment, surprised that Caden
hadn’t concealed his emotions.
“How should we proceed then?”
Caden thought for a moment before responding.
“Make minor adjustments to the car. I’ll handle the rest.”
He would arrange for a substitute to drive Evelyn’s car, creating the illusion of a fatal accident.
“Understood, Alpha.”
Five days later, Crisantia was drenched in rain.
In the morning, Evelyn drove her car into the parking lot, parked it, and walked towards the elevator in her high heels.
From a distance, Rowan watched her retreating figure and called Killian.
“Wait for fewer people around later. Clear the nearby staff, and you can make your move.”
“Understood.”
As the crowd thinned, Killian and Theo, dressed in black clothes, masks, and hats, sneaked over to Evelyn’s car.
They pried open the hood and tampered with it before sneaking away.
Once they left the parking lot, Killian texted Rowan.
“It’s done.”
Rowan nodded.
“The final payment has been sent. If you can deal with Evelyn in one go, the extra $300k will be transferred to your
account.”
“Thanks.”
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In the afternoon, cars began to leave the parking lot.
Rowan waited inside his car, watching as ‘Evelyn‘ walked slowly into the parking lot.
She climbed into the car and started the engine, heading home.
Rowan immediately followed her.
Behind the wheel, ‘Evelyn‘ squinted at the rearview mirror and drove for a while. Then, on a quiet downhill road, she swiftly
tumed the wheel.
The car skidded, spinning three times before crashing straight into a tree.
Within moments, the front of the car was engulfed in flames.
Rowan grinned, pulled out his phone, snapped a photo, and drove off nonchalantly.
Half an hour later, Rosalie and Silas rushed to the Wolf Medicine Clinic, and they posted an obituary online.
OBITUARY
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, ‘Evelyn Varnell, the future Alpha of the Soulstone Pack, who tragically lost her life in a car accident on January 21, 2025, at 4:08 PM, at the age of 27.
She was a kind, loving, and life–affirming person, and her laughter and love will remain in our hearts forever.
May our beloved daughter rest in peace in heaven. If there is an afterlife, we shall be mother and daughter again.
This obituary caused quite a stir.
When Natalia saw the screenshot of the obituary sent by Rowan, she paced excitedly in the living room, laughing
maniacally.
“Finally, the obstacle is gone! Evelyn, don’t blame me. If you have to blame someone, blame yourself for blocking my path!”
When Dante received the news, he was in the middle of a late–night pack meeting.
His eyes reddened instantly; his large frame trembled violently. The “fated mate” brand on his palm burned as if scalded, bleeding where his nails dug in.
It felt as though something had been ripped away from him. He and Dex screamed almost hysterically:
“Impossible! It’s impossible!”
How could Evelyn be dead?
For the first time, Thorne saw Dante lose control in front of the elder wolves. Realizing something was wrong, he glanced
at Dante’s screen.
When he saw the obituary, he froze for a few seconds before quickly ordering the wolves to leave.
“Dante, my condolences.”
“Is Evelyn really dead?”
Thorne nodded silently.
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“Evelyn, I’m sorry…” Dante muttered to himself. He turned bloodshot eyes to Thorne:
“Book me the fastest flight to Crisantia. I need to see her one last time.”
As the words left his mouth, Natalia appeared frozen in the hospital doorway.
She stared at Dante, who was on the verge of a complete breakdown, her eyes dark and unreadable.
Back then, when she had made the firm decision to leave him, he hadn’t fallen apart like this….
What was so special about Evelyn?
Natalia stepped in front of Dante, grabbed his hand, and broke down in hysterical frustration: “You’re going to Crisantia? Evelyn is already dead! What’s the point of going now? If you leave, you’ll come back with nothing–not a dime to your
name!”
Dante suddenly raised his head, eyes burning with fury, and violently shook her hand off.
He stood and, without warning, grabbed her by the throat, yanking her close.
Natalia was frightened by the dark menace in his eyes.
Their faces were inches apart. Dante glared at her, tightening his grip on her neck: “If you hadn’t stopped me, if you hadn’t kept me from going to Evelyn, we would’ve made up a long time ago! She never would’ve gotten into that car accident!”
“You’re the reason she’s dead! You killed her, Natalia! And after you give birth, I’ll make you wish you were dead!”
“You’d better pray that you deliver the baby safely–because I never know when I might get tired of looking at you and
decide to get rid of you.”
