The Dark Side Of Fate Chapter 497

"Remain on the subject, Alpha Nikson. Do not derail," I warned, and he had no choice but to apologise.

"Lady Linda is not in need but in search of revenge for grievances between us, of which I have apologised. It is cruel for her to want to displace people and plunge an entire pack into poverty as revenge. I am pleading with this council to help me, plead with Lady Linda to let this go." He said, and the crack in his voice showed the state of his mind. He was desperate, and he hoped he would win.

"Council?" I heard Sylvester say, and I stood up, knowing I would have to proffer a solution.

"Lady Orlov, Alpha Kyle," I began, and they were attentive.

"This is a difficult and an easy case, depending on the angle. Difficult because of the number of people affected by the verdict but easy because of the obvious solution. As head Alpha of the east, I know what it means for people to be displaced and a pack to be rendered defenceless. However, I know what Lady Orlov went through while married to Alpha Kyle, so I won't fault her for her decision. Here is my solution," I said and sighed.

"I proffer that Alpha Kyle hands over the land ownership to Lady Orlov, but instead of chasing the people that have settled there, I request that Alpha Kyle be asked to pay rent at the current value to keep his people on the land. Failure to do this would result in the eviction of the people." I said, and people were murmuring, but that was the best option because some people had permanent structures on the land.

"I also proffer that Alpha Kyle returns the original sum of money he took from Lady Orlov and return to her either in the form of shares, investments, or cash. He must also pay her thirty per cent of the profit gained from these investments. In comparison, he keeps the seventy per cent he invested to keep the finances of his pack afloat. This is because the investments were purely alpha Kyles's idea, and because of that, the money used for these investments will be treated as a loan. The thirty per cent extra he will pay will be treated as the interest that occurred from the loan," I said, and neither party seemed pleased or disappointed, but Kyle would be burnt the most because he needed money to pay rent.

"Well, I will gladly relinquish my hold on the land if Alpha Kyle is willing to buy it at the current market value. I would not want anything to keep us in contact with each other," Linda said, and as wise as it sounded, Kyle did not have the funds to purchase the area from Linda.

"Does anyone have an issue with the solutions proffered by the council leader?" Devin asked, and no one spoke.

"Does anyone have issues with the solution proffered by Lady Linda?" He asked, and no one said anything. So I banged the gavel to pass judgement.

"Alpha Kyle Nikson is to either pay Lady Linda rent or purchase the land at current market value. He is to return the original sum he took from Lady Linda with an interest of thirty per cent," I gave the order and banged the gavel.

Theodore stood up immediately after I did that and spoke. The whole place was silent.

"You are lucky that your friend saved you today. One thing that Alpha Leo has failed to do is mention the punishment for you failing to do as the council has ordered," he said, and I knew I messed up there.

"If you fail to do what is required of you within two months, I will seize your pack and place my representative as the alpha. I do not need permission, nor do I have to table my grievances before the king and the council. You have been warned, Kyle. I am giving you two months simply because you have come through for the north in the past. Do not test my patience," Theodore said and sat down.

People murmured, mainly because they were afraid for Kyle.

Kyle looked at me angrily before bowing to Sylvester and Tamia and walking away.

Linda returned to her lodge to sit beside her husband. This was honestly the best outcome for Kyle. I hoped he wouldn't be stupid enough to wait until Theodore came for his pack because we had more significant issues pending.

"Alpah Maxwell Blanch," Sylvester called out, and I knew he was most interested in Max's case because he did not wait for me to announce Max.

Max stepped forward and stated everything that happened as he had told me. Sylvester did not seem surprised, and I knew he knew something I would soon find out at the estate.

We discussed other matters, and the meeting ended.

I went to say hello to Sylvester and Tamia and linked Amelia to join me.

When I got to their loge, Sylvester got up and extended his hand for a handshake. It was clear they were happy to see me. He looked at Amelia and smiled at her extending his hand for a shake; he stared at her for a while.

"Mother was right; she does look like a Stephanov," He said, and I looked at Amelia, who was confused. We had a long way to go, but I hoped I might find her family and her true home.