All Chapters of The War God’s Return: Chapter 81
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Chapter 81: Confronted By The Witch
ElianaWhen I got to my room, I sank into the softness of my bed, the weight of the day's events finally catching up with me. My head was pounding, a dull ache that seemed to throb in line with my racing heartbeat. I closed my eyes, feeling the exhaustion wash over me and I thought I was going to pass out. “Just a few hours of rest,” I thought. I'll just sleep for a few hours, and then I'll come up with a plan when Pearl comes by at dinner time.Just as I was drifting off to sleep, I heard the sound of my door swinging open. I groggily opened my eyes, expecting to see Pearl or maybe one of the other maids. But instead, I saw Rostella, her face twisted in anger, her eyes filled with disappointment."What's the matter Ro?" I asked, my voice barely audible due to how clouded it was with sleep, my mind still foggy.She strode towards me, her steps swift like she was about to launch an attack. "I heard you were in Preston's private room," she spat, her voice firm.I felt a chill run dow
Chapter 82: Pearls confession.
ElianaSoon it was dinner time, and the door creaked open, and Pearl slipped in quietly with a warm smile on her face. In her hands she was carrying a tray with a steaming bowl of oats and a handful of fresh berries. The aroma wafted up, and my stomach stirred, despite my earlier reluctance to eat anything."Hey, I know you said you didn't want dinner, but you have to eat something; you can't fight if you're hungry." She said, carefully setting the tray down on the bedside table. "You skipped lunch, and I couldn't let you go hungry." She added with a smile on her face.I smiled back, touched by her concern, and thanked her. As I picked up the spoon, my eyes landed on the phone she had left earlier, which I had placed under my pillow; I quickly pulled it out. "When did you get a phone?" I asked, my curiosity piqued as I waved the phone in the air.Pearl chuckled, her eyes sparkling. "So that’s where I left it; I got it after the ball. I figured it'd be easier for us to communicate, e
Chapter 83: Confrontations
ElianaPearl and I were still talking, the weight of our shared secret hanging in the air, when the door swung open with force and Rostella stormed in. Her eyes narrowed as she took in the scene, her gaze flicking from me to Pearl and back again.I took a deep breath, ready for the worst, because she wasn’t supposed to find out that Pearl and I had become friends."What are you doing here?" she snapped at Pearl, her voice like a gun. "Shouldn't you be attending to your duties instead of lurking around? How does a servant have spare time?" She asked.Pearl's face paled immediately, and she quickly dropped into a curtsy. "I was just serving her dinner, ma'am. I didn't mean to…" she tried to explain.Rostella cut her off immediately, her expression twisted in accusation. "Checking on her? You're conspiring against me; that's what you're doing. Both of you." She pointed.I sighed, feeling a wave of exhaustion wash over me. I didn't have the energy to argue with Rostella, to defend myself,
Chapter 84: An awful visit.
DamianI sat behind my desk, my eyes fixed on the clock as I waited for Rostella to finally arrive. We had a meeting scheduled for earlier that week; in fact, she claimed she was already on the way, but she'd blown it off, claiming there was an emergency. I hoped whatever she had to say this time was important.Being in the same room with her felt like it was going to be a chore, but I decided it was for the best.The door swung open, and she strolled in like she owned the place. She pulled out the seat across from me and sat down with a broad smile, her eyes sparkling with amusement."Sorry about earlier, darling," she said, her voice dripping with sweetness. "I had a bit of a situation to deal with." She added.Hearing her call me darling made my skin crawl in ways I didn’t think were possible.I raised an eyebrow, my expression still neutral. "What was it?" I asked, trying to act like I cared.She waved a hand, her gold rings glinting in the light. "Nothing important. Just a little
Chapter 85: A solid plan.
DamianI tossed and turned in bed that night, my mind racing, unable to take a break. Joseph's words kept echoing in my head: "I've got something, Damian." What did he have? Why couldn't he just tell me over the phone?I hated the tension and curiosity he left me with. “He could have given me a hint.” I hissed quietly because I didn’t want to wake Mila up. The clock ticked away, the minutes dragging on like hours. As I glanced at the time, my frustration grew louder. It was just 3 AM, and it felt like I would never make it till morning.I closed my eyes, trying to will myself to sleep. But my mind was like a runaway train as I played several scenarios, each one more complicated than the last. What if Joseph's plan was too risky? What if it didn't work?Eventually, exhaustion won out, and I drifted off, only to be jolted awake by the sound of my alarm blaring in my ear. I groggily turned it off, checking the time, just 6 AM. Dawn had finally broken, and I was already up.I swung my l
Chapter 86: Xavier the First.
DamianWhen I got home, I quickly walked into my study, and Xavier and Victor looked up at me, their expressions full of worry, I knew the plan didn’t sound like a good one and they looked like they were about to talk some sense into my head. Xavier was pacing the room, his usual calm demeanor nowhere to be found. He looked like he was about to lose it I had never seen him in such a mood."So, what's the plan, Damian?" He asked as soon as he saw me, his voice filled with concern. "You said we're launching an attack on Preston's house?"he said like the words were unbelievable.I nodded, dropping into my chair. "We have no choice, Xavier. We need to get Serena and Eliana back, this has gone on for too long and we all know Preston’s not going to give them up willingly. We're going in, guns blazing if we have to." I stated my face set in defiance.He stopped pacing immediately, his eyes narrowing. "And what about the innocent servants and maids who have done nothing wrong? What about th
Chapter 87: Web of One Lie
DamianI stepped out into the gardens, needing some fresh air after the meeting with Victor and Xavier. The sun was setting, casting a warm orange glow over the tall trees, and I knew the view was the perfect remedy for my frazzled nerves. I took a deep breath, trying to clear my head. But my peace was short-lived as I heard familiar footsteps."Damian!" a soft voice called out, and I turned to see Mila walking towards me, a smile on her face. I cursed inwardly. I had been avoiding her, knowing she'd ask questions about Joseph's plan.If she heard we were going to be blazing guns at all, she wouldn’t let me hear the last of it. I just couldn’t bear to tell her.She threw her arms around me when we got close enough, giving me a tight hug. "When did you get back? I didn't see you around," she asked, looking up at me with those big brown eyes."Not that long ago, I had an emergency meeting with Victor." I replied, trying to sound casual. I disentangled myself from her hug, stuffing my h
Chapter 87: Web of One Lie
DamianI stepped out into the gardens, needing some fresh air after the meeting with Victor and Xavier. The sun was setting, casting a warm orange glow over the tall trees, and I knew the view was the perfect remedy for my frazzled nerves. I took a deep breath, trying to clear my head. But my peace was short-lived as I heard familiar footsteps."Damian!" a soft voice called out, and I turned to see Mila walking towards me, a smile on her face. I cursed inwardly. I had been avoiding her, knowing she'd ask questions about Joseph's plan.If she heard we were going to be blazing guns at all, she wouldn’t let me hear the last of it. I just couldn’t bear to tell her.She threw her arms around me when we got close enough, giving me a tight hug. "When did you get back? I didn't see you around," she asked, looking up at me with those big brown eyes."Not that long ago, I had an emergency meeting with Victor." I replied, trying to sound casual. I disentangled myself from her hug, stuffing my h
Chapter 88: The Final Straw
ElianaI could barely get any sleep after the call from Damian’s supposed head of security. The whole plan was absurd to me, but I understood why Damian told Victor to tell me and the crucial part I was to play, which I agreed to as long as they avoided killing anyone at all costs. I was tired of that place, of Preston and his recent advances, and of Rostella and her condescending attitude. I would have run away a long time ago if it wasn’t for Serena, who I had to make sure was safe. I was dying to tell Pearl everything, that there was a way to get her brother out and put an end to all their suffering. I couldn’t wait for the morning to come, but it was taking forever. After what felt like an eternity of tossing and turning, I finally fell asleep, and just when I was dreaming of the days when I’d be out of this place, running in the fields with Pearl, meeting men I could fall in love with, the sun rays found my face, forcing me to pry my eyes open.I sat up, rubbing my eyes sleepi
Chapter 89: Fall in place
Eliana About a few minutes after Pearl left, I decided to go back to sleep to help the anxiety of waiting for the time of our plan's execution to come, but once again, just as I was getting comfortable and drifting off into deep sleep, it was interrupted by my door being forced open.I should lock my doors, but the first rule Rostella gave me when I first arrived here was to always keep the door open no matter what. She said it was so she could protect me, but it didn’t take long for me to realize she just wanted to be able to walk in whenever she pleased, leaving me with no privacy at all.“You’re still asleep? Do you know what time it is?” Rostella said, her voice raised a little as she walked into the room. I carefully sat up, making sure to not say a word to her as I watched her keenly, hoping she’d say what she wanted quickly and go away. “I wonder what you were doing all night to have you sleeping by this time.” She said her nose scrunched up in disgust, and I just blinked at