Chapter 135

Sylvia's POV I understood what a formidable businesswoman Alpha Astra Frost was. Her approaching me as if seeking my opinion seemed totally unlike her usual decisive style. Mother paused, studying my face carefully. "You don't seem surprised by this conversation." "Should I be?" I replied evenly. "You've always had the pack's best interests at heart." She nodded slowly, seeming to appreciate my measured response. "Good. I'm glad you understand." Then she announced, "I want her to join your department as Design Director." My first instinct was to shut it down immediately. But I kept my cool, choosing a more diplomatic approach rather than telling her she was crazy. Going head-to-head with her would get me nowhere. Instead, I needed to lay out the facts, making her see the reality of the situation herself. "Mom," I said carefully, "I actually think this isn't something you should be asking me about. You should be talking to Selene." She raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean?" "Well," I co