Meanwhile, in Ironvale City, Selena sat on the edge of her bed, staring at her phone with a troubled expression. For more than two months, she had tried everything she could think of to reach Jaden, but every attempt had ended in disappointment. His number remained unreachable, and none of the messages she sent had received a response. At first, she had assumed he was simply occupied with his military duties, but as the days turned into weeks, her worry had steadily grown. She knew Jaden carried enormous responsibilities as the King of War, yet she had never gone this long without hearing from him, and the silence was beginning to affect her health.There was something else weighing heavily on her heart. She was pregnant, and although the news had filled her with happiness when she first discovered it, that happiness had gradually become mixed with anxiety. She wanted to hear Jaden’s reaction, to tell him that they were going to have another child and share the moment with him. Instea

That evening, a black sedan drove through the gates of a heavily guarded compound that resembled a military base. Armed soldiers stood at strategic positions around the premises, while several military vehicles were parked near the main buildings. The moment the car came to a stop, the rear door opened, and Selena stepped out, dressed in a casual outfit with a jacket over her shoulders.She glanced around the compound, taking in the security arrangements before turning toward the entrance. She had contacted Commander Kaelus earlier and requested a private meeting. Although she hadn’t explained the reason for her visit, the commander had agreed to receive her.A few moments later, Kaelus emerged from the main building alongside several officers. The moment he spotted Selena, he approached her with a polite expression, prompting the other officers to follow behind him.“Mrs. Rift, I received your message requesting a private meeting with me,” Kaelus said. “I hope everything is all right

Kaelus’s revelation only strengthened Selena’s resolve.“I’m leaving for Ravenmoor tomorrow morning,” she declared.Kaelus stared at her in disbelief. “Mrs. Rift, please reconsider! There’s an ongoing war in that region. If anything happens to you or Mia, General Rift will hold me responsible. He might actually kill me!”“That’s your problem, Commander. I haven’t heard from my husband in almost two months, and I’m done waiting for answers. If you won’t help me find him, I’ll go myself.”Selena turned toward the door, but Kaelus hurried after her and stepped in front of her.“Please, you need to understand that I’m only trying to protect you. General Rift specifically ordered us to prioritize your safety. I cannot allow you to walk into a war zone without considering the consequences.”Selena’s expression turned cold. “Are you threatening to stop me from leaving?”“Absolutely not! You’re the general’s wife. I have no right to hold you against your will, but that doesn’t mean I can simp

Julie, who had been enjoying the exchange far more than either man realized, rested her chin on her hand and pretended to consider their arguments. She had no intention of helping them settle the matter peacefully. In fact, she was beginning to enjoy herself.“Actually, I think Drax has a point,” she announced.Ares immediately turned toward her. “Excuse me?”“Well, think about it. General Rift said Ragnar was the most powerful opponent the Special Force had encountered. If Drax fought someone that dangerous and survived, doesn’t that mean he’s stronger than you?”Drax shot Julie a triumphant look. “See? At least someone here has a functioning brain!”Julie smiled innocently. “I’m only saying what the evidence suggests.”Ares slowly rose from his chair, ignoring the discomfort in his injured arm. “First of all, I defeated Marshal Long in a direct fight. I won, and he lost. There’s no argument about that. Meanwhile, Drax’s opponent fell into the ocean after the ship exploded. Unless Dr

The room exploded with laughter. Even Ares, who had been trying to maintain a serious expression, couldn’t stop himself from laughing at Kaiden’s misery. Drax nearly fell out of his chair, clutching his stomach as he struggled to catch his breath.Julie finally approached Kaiden and placed a comforting hand on his shoulder. “Don’t feel bad, Kaiden. I’m sure Brother Jaden has a special mission prepared just for you.”Kaiden’s expression brightened immediately. “Exactly! At least you understand me, Julie. The general knows my true potential. That’s why he hasn’t sent me on an ordinary mission.”“Of course,” Julie replied with a sympathetic nod. “And in the meantime, why don’t the three of you settle this argument with a fight? That way, we’ll finally know who’s the strongest.”Kaiden’s smile vanished.Hope slowly lifted her head from her computer and stared at Julie. “You know, Julie, I’ve been trying to figure out who’s responsible for all the chaos around here, and I’ve finally reache