Christian adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses, his voice calm but steady."You’re overexaggerating. I didn’t come here to cause waves—I came with the will to learn, to test myself, and put my knowledge into practice. Ironvale may not compare to Shadowmoor, but I didn’t choose it for its economy. I chose it because there’s someone here I have never been able to forget."Those words immediately sharpened the atmosphere in the room. Xander and the other Verricks straightened, their eyes flickering with curiosity. Even the usually smug Aiden leaned forward, his smirk replaced by intrigue.Christian allowed a small smile to play on his lips. "Back when I was studying at Ironvale City University, there was a girl who caught my eye. I’ve traveled abroad, studied, and seen the world, but no one has left an impression on me the way she did. Even now, she lingers in my thoughts. That girl is none other than your Selena."The room went dead silent. For a moment, no one moved. Then, slowly, the real

Passersby all stopped in their tracks, their attention magnetically drawn to the unusual scene unfolding in front of Rift Corporation. The sight of a young man in an immaculate white suit standing confidently before a Maserati, surrounded by nearly ten thousand roses, was impossible to ignore. Whispers spread quickly among the crowd, mostly women who couldn’t hide their excitement.“Look! He’s from some elite family! He’s going to profess his love! It’s so romantic!” one young woman murmured, her eyes wide with admiration.Another, glancing at the Maserati parked just behind the heart-shaped roses, added, “He must be insanely wealthy! That car alone has to be worth at least two million!”A third voice chimed in, tinged with envy and awe, “It’s rare to see someone so young and rich… and yet so thoughtful. Look at all these flowers—nine thousand, nine hundred and ninety-nine roses! Who even does that these days?”The man in the white suit remained entirely composed, seemingly oblivious

When Jaden first laid eyes on the sleek Pagani Zonda parked outside, he couldn’t help but roll his eyes. The car screamed attention. To him, it was over-the-top, gaudy even. Kaelus had clearly gone out of his way, but Jaden found the gesture unnecessary. He wasn’t someone who needed flashy cars to prove himself.Still, with the clock ticking and Selena about to get off work, there was no time to have Kaelus send another vehicle. Jaden simply slid into the driver’s seat and decided to make do. “Flashy or not, it’s just a car,” he muttered to himself, firing up the engine.What he hadn’t expected was to arrive at Rift Corporation and stumble across some rich brat putting on a spectacle—flowers, a Maserati, the whole charade—all in a pathetic attempt to court his wife. The sight alone made Jaden’s lips curl into a cold smirk. Without a shred of hesitation, he pressed his foot down and bulldozed through the roses, scattering petals into the air, shattering the staged romance in seconds. H

Julian’s face darkened. He raised his hand and barked, “This man is impersonating the Supreme General! Such insolence cannot be tolerated. Arrest him at once and hand him over to the true Supreme General for judgment. Take him!”At his order, four bodyguards stepped forward in unison, their polished shoes echoing against the marble floor. Their eyes were sharp, movements precise, each one exuding killing intent. Muscles tightened, and for a moment, the hall seemed to shrink under the pressure of their aura.Just as the four prepared to strike—“Lord Nyra is here!”The sharp cry from the doorway froze the room.All heads turned at once. The tension broke like glass as the grand doors slowly opened. A group of women strode in with graceful precision, their steps steady and authoritative.At their head was a striking figure.She wore a fitted leather top with matching trousers, her long hair cascading down her back like a waterfall of night. She moved with an effortless elegance, her gaz