MasukChapter 062 The Veil UncoveredSunlight streamed through the large window in the corner of the room, illuminating the grand classical furnishings. Yet amidst all that luxury, tension hung in the air—something sharp, dangerous, and unseen.The door opened, and Hugh Griffith stepped inside with steady strides. Alwyn followed behind, accompanied by Helena.Seated gracefully in the middle of the room, a beautiful woman immediately rose to her feet as the door closed behind them.“Good afternoon, Your Grace Duke.”Thally’s tone sounded polite, yet there was firmness within it—not the voice of a submissive woman, but of someone prepared to fight.“Drop the formalities, Lad
Chapter 061 ChaosHelena and Alwyn immediately moved to welcome the arrival of Hugh, Saihan, Kevin, and the unfamiliar guest accompanying them.The moment Helena’s eyes landed on the woman, her brows furrowed slightly. A young woman of extraordinary beauty stood beside Hugh, wearing an elegant dress with an undeniable natural grace. Yet, there was something beyond mere beauty—strong confidence, sharp eyes, and a posture that made it clear she was no ordinary woman.Alwyn noticed the same thing. Who is she?Hugh stepped inside without wasting words. His gaze carried pressure.“Helena, receive and attend to my guest,” he ordered, his voice firm, leaving no room for questions.
Chapter 060 Athaleyah Galina of NauruanHugh hurried back the moment he heard news of the chaos at the Manor. His horse had never moved this fast before, its hooves echoing sharply across the stone road leading toward Skythia’s main gate.But just as his group arrived, their horses slowed to a halt.A carriage stood in front of the gate, and the guarding soldiers seemed occupied trying to stop someone who was clearly insisting on entering.“Ah, our respects, Your Grace Duke.”The guards immediately saluted upon seeing Hugh approach, their expressions tense with caution.“What happened?” Saihan asked from atop his horse, narrowing his gaze at the visibly uneasy so
Chapter 059 The Night of TragedyThe room felt larger to Atthy, as though time had slowed and the air had grown heavier. Her breathing remained steady, yet her pulse beat faster than usual. There was something in Hugh’s gaze that put her on alert, but it was not fear that settled over her—it was the instinct to survive, rising naturally within her.Hugh still held her wrist firmly, though not enough to hurt. Warmth spread from his palm against Atthy’s skin, his body temperature higher than usual, as if fire burned beneath his flesh.Atthy looked into his eyes. Eyes that were usually sharp and controlled were now veiled by something darker, a mixture of anger, desire, and something even Hugh himself seemed unable to fully understand.“Duke... please let go of me,” Atthy said calmly, though her heart pounded.Hugh did not answer. He only stared at her, as if weighing something through the haze clouding his thoughts. His grip tightened slightly—not to hurt her, but more like he was makin
Chapter 058 Self-Control“What is this? It’s not time yet. He said we would talk after dinner...” Atthy murmured as she walked out of Helena’s office. A slight frown formed on her forehead as she pondered. “This is very unlike him. What’s going on?”Before she could walk any farther, Stela appeared strange, wearing an expression that was difficult to read. Her face looked pale, and there was a nervous flicker in her eyes.“Forgive me, Duchess... not that way...” Stela stammered, though she continued accompanying Atthy as they walked.Atthy stopped in her tracks. “Stela, what’s wrong with you?” Her eyes narrowed, studying the maid. Cold sweat seemed to run down her temples, and her body trembled slightly.“It’s nothing, Duchess. I just don’t feel very well...” Stela answered quickly, her voice shaking, as though hiding something.Atthy frowned. “Then go rest. Your face looks terrible. You’re making me worry, Stela.”“I will, Duchess. Right after you rest...”Atthy let out a sigh, sensi
Chapter 057 The Conspiracy of Three MaidsInside the cramped servants’ room, the atmosphere felt heated even though the cold morning air still slipped through the gaps in the wooden windows. Three women sat in a circle on the floor, each wearing a different expression—Rosa looking frustrated, Bela restless, and Stela appearing deep in thought.“I want to go home,” Rosa suddenly said, her voice flat yet filled with resignation.Bela let out a harsh sigh before glaring at her. “Aren’t you tired of whining like that all the time?!” she snapped.Rosa returned Bela’s stare with eyes full of resentment.“Can you two calm down?!” Stela cut in sharply, her voice nearly a whisper. “What if someone hears us?”But Rosa did not care. She looked at both of them with burning eyes. “Stela, you know this too! Three months... whispering, being careful... The three of us know we’re not liked in this manor!”Bela clicked her tongue. “That’s because of your stupidity... if only you hadn’t been careless b
Chapter 030: Helena Whitmore#Back to the presentHelena confirmed that the "Lady Galina" standing before her was indeed an impostor, not the one described in the official report. However, she was also certain of something else—this "Lady Galina" was firm yet sincere. And that, raised a new questio
Chapter 021 Aldor 2The sky above Aldor darkened, and the cold wind carried the scent of damp earth and smoke from the torches lit along the fortress city's streets. Inside a tightly sealed meeting room, Alwyn sat at a long table with maps of Aldor and Ironvale spread out before him. Marcel and Wil
Chapter 020: AldorAldor greeted Alwyn with a gray sky and biting cold air. This fortress city stood with unfinished construction, yet the atmosphere within was far from peaceful. The people moved hurriedly, their faces filled with caution. The soldiers stationed at the gates gave stiff salutes, re
Chapter 019 Granthar 2After conducting his observations and receiving reports from Kevin and Saihan, Hugh decided to immediately devise concrete steps. The threat from an unclear enemy was becoming more palpable, and his forces had to be prepared for any eventuality. However, Hugh also knew that t







