Kaelen struggled to speak, as his broad chest was torn open from the devastating attack. Blood bubbled between his cracked lips with every ragged breath, yet his eyes remained fixed firmly on Raymond." Promise me you will marry her, Raymond! It's the only way..."He coughed violently, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth."The only way my spirit will ever know peace."His trembling hand reached out and grabbed Raymond's collar."Promise me, Raymond. Promise me!""Save your strength!" Raymond had pleaded, his voice breaking with desperation. His hands were already covered in Kaelen blood as he pressed down against the terrible wound, desperately trying to stop the bleeding.It had been a blow meant for Raymond. The final devastating strike of the onslaught had targeted Raymond’s vital blind spot, coming with swiftness but without hesitation, Silver’s brother Kaelen, had thrown himself into the line of fire. The sheer, terrifying force of the impact had shattered the defender's

Upon hearing what her parents had said, Victoria shook her head.“My friend Silver didn’t ask for anything,” she explained. “She didn’t ask us for anything at all. The problem is just the timing. That’s the bad news.”Her parents exchanged a confused look.“What happened?” her mother asked.Victoria sighed before continuing.“Silver’s family is currently celebrating something. They’re expecting someone tomorrow and not just anyone. It’s a very important person, someone with enough status to have the entire family waiting on him.”She paused, then shook her head in disbelief.“Their entire mansion has practically been turned upside down because of this guest. Everyone is busy preparing. Servants are running around, family members are occupied, and nobody has time for anything else. They were so overwhelmed that they could barely attend to me when I arrived.”Her mother frowned. “Then what did Silver say?”“She said she would find Raymond within seventy-two hours.”Victoria’s voice hard

The crisp morning air carried a sharp chill as the first rays of sunlight spread across the Silver family estate gate. Long shadows stretched over the perfectly trimmed lawns, while the grand mansion stood ahead like a palace preparing for the arrival of royalty.Victoria stood at the driveway, her fingers tightening slightly around the fabric of her dress.It was a new day.Yet somehow, the tension from yesterday still clung to her like a shadow. She had been the one invited but she had not come alone. Her mother and father walked beside her, their expressions noticeably tense as they followed her toward the mansion. Neither of them spoke much. Her father kept adjusting the front of his suit, while her mother repeatedly glanced around as though expecting someone to stop them at any moment. They were trying to appear calm but they were failing. As they entered the main compound, all three of them suddenly slowed. Victoria's parents stared ahead as their mouths fell open. Even Victori

Upon hearing Victoria’s sharp declaration, that they were about to be sacked, everyone gathered at the doorway became completely speechless. No one moved, and no one responded. The other families exchanged stunned glances, their expressions revealing the shock and uncertainty that had settled over the doorway. Silver hurried toward the entrance, her steps quickening as she approached the scene. Immediately, she raised her voice, snapping at the stiffened security guards blocking the way. "She’s my guest! Let her through!" she commanded. she was more concerned with clearing the obstruction than anything else that she had not even taken a proper look at Victoria , but as she stepped closer, her eyes fully landed on her, and she froze, caught completely off guard by what she saw. Victoria was not dressed like an ordinary party guest. She carried herself with such confidence and pride that, at first glance, anyone could have mistaken her for a member of the Silver family’s inne

Shaking off her brief thought, Victoria shifted her weight against one of the massive stone pillars outside the grand hall. Her fingers tapped impatiently against her arm as she glanced toward the entrance door for what felt like the hundredth time.Then she finally let out a quiet scoff.“Is he not here yet?” she asked,“The god of War you told me about, is he really not here yet?”Silver stepped forward, her expression remaining perfectly composed, turned her eyes toward Victoria and gave a small shake of her head. “No, he isn’t here yet,” she replied. “We are still waiting for him. He could arrive at any moment.”Silver noticed the impatience on her face and continued before she could complain again.“I am sure he will be here very soon. Why don’t you and your parents just come inside? You can take your positions and sit down while we wait for him.”“Fine.”She turned and walked toward the entrance. Her parents Immediately walked with an unmistakable air of happiness, quietly