Chapter 410

Author's pov The tension in the room shifted instantly. Members of the Cole family exchanged uneasy looks, their expressions darkening with every word out of Maggie's mouth. The Lawsons sat stiff and silent, their backs straight, faces tight. Alpha Sebastian stayed still, his expression unreadable, every line of his face calm. Beside him, Cecilia remained quiet, choosing not to respond to Maggie's accusations. Most people in the room shared the Cole patriarch's doubt, but curiosity flickered through the crowd. [ Why bring Daisy into this at all ? ] Even in Colorado Springs's close-knit elite circle, no one mentioned a name like that for no reason. Everyone knew the local gossip was rarely made up out of nothing. "Cecilia and Daisy are cousins, right ? "someone whispered, the words carrying in the strained silence. Daisy's mother straightened her shoulders before anyone else could answer. Her voice was steady but tight. "My daughter couldn't attend because her child has been sick. She's