로그인Chapter 071 Vadim and ThallyEldoria Manor Residence — Private Drawing RoomThe room was spacious, yet the atmosphere felt oppressive. The fire in the fireplace burned dimly, casting a golden glow that stretched long shadows across the stone walls. The cold from outside still lingered despite the warmth within. Inside sat a woman with sharp eyes, though her posture still reflected the dignity she upheld.Athaleyah Galina Nauruan.Standing before her was a man whose aura radiated overwhelming dominance.Vadim Griffith.For a moment, neither spoke. Only the slow crackling of fire filled the silence.Vadim studied her—deeply, sharply.
Chapter 070 Rock BottomTwo weeks had passed.Two weeks without news, without a trace, without even the faintest glimmer of hope.Snow continued to fall, freezing the land and erasing every possible trail that might have been found. The air in Skythia grew increasingly biting, as though it, too, pressed down on the burden weighing upon the bodies and minds of everyone in Manor Eldoria.Inside a room illuminated by candlelight, Hugh stood near his desk. The dark circles beneath his eyes had become more pronounced, his face gaunter, and the posture that was usually upright and commanding now seemed unsteady.Helena stood before him, her expression full of concern. “My Duke, I beg you, you must rest.” Her voice was gentle, yet firm with i
Chapter 069 LongingKnock knock knock.The sound of knocking came from behind the door of Hugh’s study.“Come in.”Helena stepped inside carefully. Her face was tense, but her eyes carried something deeper.An unspoken sadness.Hugh, seated behind his desk with his body slightly slumped forward, looked at her with a weary expression. His face was pale, the dark circles beneath his eyes more pronounced than ever, though his gaze remained sharp.Helena held her breath for a moment before finally speaking.“You have not even rested, My Lord.&rdqu
Chapter 068 FatigueSaihan strode quickly down the long corridor, his expression grim. His breathing was heavy, his sharp gaze hardened. Frustration and anger simmered beneath the surface. Today had been too long. Too many things had tangled his thoughts. Then—THUD!He crashed into someone hard enough to stagger a step backward.“Ugh…”Saihan looked up, his jaw tightening as soon as he saw who stood before him.Thally.For a brief moment, their eyes met. Thally’s gaze flashed with surprise and displeasure, while Saihan only glared at her with open irritation.&ldquo
Chapter 067 Hugh and AshHugh strode quickly out of the interrogation room, followed by Ash, who was still barely restraining the anger simmering inside him. Their footsteps were heavy, burdened by the information they had just uncovered.From the very beginning, all of this had been planned.From the very beginning, Atthy had been a target.And from the very beginning, they had been deceived.Hugh clenched his fists, his jaw tightening as he struggled to suppress the turmoil raging inside him. Billy Kutcher. The name was becoming increasingly clear as the thread tying together every piece of this chaos.Ash
Chapter 066 The Three ServantsA suffocating silence settled over the room.Alwyn, who was usually quick to respond, chose to remain silent this time. He wanted to see how Hugh would react to the situation that had just unfolded before him.Hugh, who had been observing the interaction between Ash and Saihan, finally shifted his focus. His sharp eyes locked onto Saihan, his expression making it clear that he had no patience for unnecessary words.“Sai,” Hugh’s voice rang deep and firm. “You said you found something. What is it?”Saihan straightened his posture, forcing down the storm of emotions still lingering inside him. He recalled the real reason he had entered this room.
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 028 – Lily and Miriam Return to the Shelter"Good morning, Your Grace. How was breakfast today?""It was good.""Is there anything that needs improving?""Helena, it's been four days… for four days—breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner, more snacks—you've been asking me the same questions. Aren'
Chapter 027: Helena’s Letter"Alwyn sent a letter," Kevin announced, unfurling the parchment with a curious expression.Hugh, standing nearby, narrowed his eyes as he scanned the contents. Yet it was the footnote at the end that truly caught his attention."The Duchess helped me resolve the issue m
Chapter 026 – Proving OneselfIn the quiet of the afternoon at the Manor, muted sunlight filtered through the windows, casting a warm glow over the neatly arranged drawing room. Atthy sat in a classic armchair, momentarily absorbed in the yellowed pages of an old newspaper. Though she appeared rela







