LOGINDominic arrived on that street once again.Only now did he learn its name: Regent Street.The name suited it perfectly. The people who lived here stood at the pinnacle of Bastian's power. In ancient times, they would have been nobles, ministers, and generals.As soon as the guards outside saw the Harris jeep approaching, they straightened and raised their hands in salute."Happy Mardi Gras, General!"Accompanied by the synchronized greeting, the jeep passed through the checkpoint and entered Regent Street without obstruction.Dennis said, "Dom, the Hales live at No. 14 Regent Street. The carnival celebrations have yet to end, so the old man should still be home. Once we're inside, make sure to offer your festive greetings first."Dominic nodded silently.Jackson Hale handled matters that affected all of Bastian every day. He was one of the country's most influential figures and had devoted his entire life to serving his country. He deserved respect.Not long afterward, the jee
Suzy seemed to have met Jessica before and remembered her well. She muttered, "She's definitely not that young..."Only then did Dennis understand. Since Dominic couldn't get in, he had come here for help.Dennis immediately laughed. "Dominic, isn't it just the Hales? I'll go with you myself! Are you saying a man from the Fleming family isn't good enough for a girl from the Hales?"That was exactly what Dominic wanted to hear. He jumped to his feet at once. "Then let's go now, Dennis!""Right now?" Dennis paused for a moment. "Are you sure you're up for it?"The little troublemaker had been missing for so long that Dominic had long since run out of patience. How could he worry about feeling weak?He shook his head. "I'm fine. Getting to the Hales is what matters.""Alright then!" Dennis wasted no time and got up to make arrangements.Less than two minutes later, a green Jeep pulled up outside the courtyard.Dennis and Dominic climbed in.Just as the security officer in the dr
As if she sensed something, Mia gently brushed Suzy's hair aside and spoke softly. "All right. Being able to see you again is more than enough for me."Charles' eyes reddened as he gripped Mia's right hand tightly, silently holding back his tears."Mom!" Suzy broke down in tears and wrapped her arms around Mia's waist."Silly girl." Mia smiled through her tears. "It's time for you to say goodbye."Suzy sobbed. "Mom... goodbye!"The moment the words left her mouth, Mia's body began to fade like a black-and-white watercolor painting. Its colors slowly drained away until she disappeared completely.Suzy suddenly felt her embrace empty. She stumbled forward and collapsed to the ground.Charles stared at his empty hand, grief etched across his face. It felt as though his wife's warmth still lingered there.No one spoke. Everyone stood silently in place.A full five minutes passed.Only then did Charles help Suzy to her feet and walk over to Dominic."Dominic, thank you." Charles'
It would probably take a true divine being to bring the dead back to life, something akin to the gods of ancient legend.Charles trembled slightly at those words. Even so, he had expected that answer. He turned back to his wife and looked at her once more.Gently caressing her cheek, he asked, "Mia, have you been here this whole year?""I haven't been here," Mia replied.Dominic's ears perked up, and he listened closely as well.She continued, "I don't know where I've been this past year. It's as if my memories were sealed away. I only vaguely remember what seemed like a very long, very long country road..."Dominic felt a little disappointed. Clearly, Charlotte's return and the knowledge she had brought back about the afterlife had been a special blessing granted by the mysterious Eldric.On the other hand, Mia's return was more like a form of smuggling across boundaries, so it came with certain limitations."Oh, right. Since it's Mardi Gras, let's get some gifts for the kids!
"Mia..." Charles murmured her name and reached out with his right hand. Even his fingers trembled uncontrollably.At that moment, Dominic's face had turned pale. The last time he had forcibly summoned the soul of the female assassin, he had experienced a profound sense of weakness.However, he hadn't expected that summoning the soul of someone who had been dead for an entire year would consume so much energy.Fortunately, in less than a minute, Mia's soul had fully solidified. With a single drop of Dominic's blood, she appeared in the world once more.Dominic let out a long breath. He felt indescribably exhausted, but he could still endure it.Wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, Dominic said in a low voice, "Mr. Charles, there's not much time. Have a good talk."After overcoming her initial confusion, Mia's eyes suddenly fixed on Charles's face. In disbelief, she said, "Charlie?"That was the intimate nickname they used for each other as husband and wife.Charles' eyes tur
Suzy seemed to relive that day in her mind and couldn't stop herself from sobbing.Dominic checked his pockets but couldn't find a tissue. He sighed and said, "Suzy, I'm sorry. I didn't know about that..."Suzy quickly wiped away her tears and shook her head, though her spirits remained low. "It has nothing to do with you."After that, she continued leading Dominic through the courtyard.When they reached a cluster of three trees, Suzy suddenly stopped.Dominic noticed how open the area was. No buildings stood nearby, and a small vegetable garden had been cultivated in the soil.Behind the garden stood three modest trees.It was hard to imagine that, in the heart of Daryon, where every inch of land was worth a fortune, a place like this could still exist.Dominic pointed at a gravestone and asked softly, "That's...""Mhm." Suzy took a deep breath and walked over.Dominic read the inscription on the gravestone: Tomb of My Beloved Wife, Mia Doyle.Mia was most likely Suzy's mo
The nurse called the doctor over, and they saw Dominic collapse weakly to the floor. Blood trickled from his mouth and nose.The doctor's expression changed at once. After a quick examination, he shouted, "Prepare the operating room! Emergency surgery—now!"The nurse froze."Is it that serious?"
Things had come to this point, and Dominic's only concern now was Lilith. He hoped that after his death Isabella would take good care of their daughter.Victor stepped forward to offer comfort. "Please accept our condolences." Isabella, her mind blank, sprang up, pointed at Victor, and shouted, "
Dominic turned his head and saw a tall figure emerge from the villa."Excuse me, are you Autumn?" he asked.Autumn nodded. "I am."Dominic hadn't expected the old lady's words to be true. Autumn was young, barely past her 20, dressed in expensive clothes that accentuated her graceful figure. Her
Alexander covered his cheek, completely stunned and a little frightened. For months, he had known Isabella's reputation in the company—cold, ruthless, and untouchable. Yet her demeanor toward him had always been gentle.Now, the woman standing before him shattered that image. Her icy composure sent






