Chapter 818

But it was her existence that had changed everything. As a result, Emily felt immense guilt toward Jack. Even so, when Samantha and the rest turned cold, accusing eyes on them, Emily instinctively stepped in front of Jack. Her message was clear; if anyone dared disrespect her son, they'd have to go through her first. Just then, Galileo's father, Trevor Rabine, stepped forward. He was Josie's husband and by nature, a timid man. The only reason he'd ever caught Josie's eye was because of his good looks. Under the Lycan family's powerful influence, he'd managed to secure a role of deputy department official—nothing influential, but enough to live well. Normally, Trevor kept his head down in the Lycan household, never daring to overstep. But who did Jack think he was? He was just some kid from the countryside with the Lycans blood. Did Jack really believe he belonged here? If it weren't for Vincent being ill, the family wouldn't even give him the time of day. And now, this nobody h