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CHAPTER 82

Penulis: ARPAN PORAME
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-04-08 06:27:10

The Blood of Sovereignty

The air in the underground parking lot of The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands felt heavy, filled with the scent of gasoline, gunpowder, and tension ready to explode.

Flickering neon lights cast a dramatic glow over the deadly three-way standoff.

Elena Thorne stood tall in the center of the circle of light.

The pistol in her hand was not aimed at Alexander, nor at Julian Vane.

The cold barrel was pressed firmly against her own temple.

Her usually neat black hair was now
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    The Venom of the Golden MatriarchThe steady beeping of the heart monitor was the only rhythm filling the silence of the secret warehouse. Mavric Thorne lay there, his face pale, but the blackness in his veins was slowly fading, replaced by a healthy, crimson glow. Beside him, Liora sat exhausted on a wooden chair. Her arm was wrapped in white bandages, still slightly stained with fresh red blood the blood she had just transferred into her husband's body to neutralize the Genesis poison.Liora felt dizzy. Losing so much blood in such a short time made her feel as if her soul was floating outside her body. Yet, her eyes remained fixed on Mavric's face."You need to rest, Miss Liora," whispered Leo Vance, handing her a cup of warm tea loaded with sugar. "You have done more than enough. The medical team says Sir Mavric will wake up within a few hours."Liora took the glass with trembling hands. "I won't leave until he opens his eyes, Leo. Damien is still out there. Caelum is still brea

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