At the Silvercrest Estate, a grand mansion located in the suburbs outside the city of Althoria, Alia arrived after leaving the hotel.She paid the taxi fare and stepped out in front of the large, wrought-iron gates that marked the entrance to Nathaniel Silvercrest’s home.The estate was the only place Nathan had ever lived with his wife, Dorothy. Even after Dorothy passed away from old age and illness, Nathan chose to remain there, cared for by a few loyal maids and his old butler.Standing before the massive double doors, Alia pressed the doorbell. Moments later, the door opened, revealing Pablo, an elderly butler who had served Nathan for decades. The man immediately recognized her, his face lighting up with a warm smile.“Ms. Morva— I mean, Mrs. Silvercrest,” he corrected himself quickly, remembering her recent marriage. “You’re here. Old Mr. Silvercrest will be delighted to see you. Please, come in.”“Thanks, Pablo,” Alia replied with a polite nod as she stepped inside.After clos
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