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The engine hummed steadily beneath Ethan and Jessica as he shifted the gear into drive.His hand rested on the wheel, ready to pull away from the driveway, when a sharp sensation hit him.It started as a prickling at the base of his skull—like cold fingers trailing down his spine. Then it spread, sinking deeper into his chest, tightening around his ribs like a vise.His breath caught.His hands tensed on the wheel, knuckles going white.He didn’t know what. Didn’t know why. But every instinct he had—every supernatural sense that came with being the King of the World—was telling him to go back to the chamber.It started as a whisper and grew into a shout he couldn’t ignore.His brow furrowed deeply, his eyes narrowing as if trying to see through walls, through distance, to whatever was pulling at him.The ring on his finger also felt suddenly heavier, like it was trying to tell him something.His foot hovered over the accelerator, trembling slightly, but he couldn’t press it.The insti
Chapter 299
“I’ll be leaving this evening.”The words Ethan him like a physical blow.His eyes widened in shock, and before he even realized what he was doing, he crossed the room in three long strides, returning to the chair beside the bed.He sat down and his hands instinctively reached out, grasping hers.“Why?” The word came out sharper than he intended, laced with urgency.The touch sent a jolt through Jessica, spreading from where their palms met up through her arms and into her chest. Her heart stumbled over itself, and for a moment, she forgot what she’d been about to say.She could feel the calluses on his palms, the strength in his grip—not tight enough to hurt, but firm enough to anchor her in place.It was such a simple thing. Just hands touching hands.But it felt like so much more.Like a silent confession. Like a promise he couldn’t speak aloud.It was overwhelming.And she didn’t want him to let go.She swallowed hard, trying to steady her breathing.He continued, his voice risin
Chapter 298
Ethan stood outside the guest room door, his hand raised to knock.He hesitated for just a moment, his mind still half-occupied with the scrolls he’d been reading in the Chamber—ancient texts that had yielded nothing useful so far.Theo had called him minutes ago to inform him that Jessica was asking for him.Ethan had set down the scroll immediately, abandoning his research without a second thought.Now, standing here, he knocked twice.“Come in,” Jessica’s voice called from inside.Ethan pushed the door open and stepped into the room.She was dressed in fresh clothes—a simple long-sleeved shirt and comfortable pants that someone from the mansion staff must have provided. Her hair was still damp from what looked like a recent shower, falling loosely around her shoulders.But the second he looked at her, noticing how she was sitting on the edge of the bed with her hands folded in her lap and her shoulders tensed, he frowned, realizing something was definitely off.“Someone said you wa
Chapter 297
Ethan didn't return directly to the mansion after leaving Adrian’s villa.Instead, he’d made a detour to the prison facility where Elara was being held.She looked up when he entered the waiting room, a faint smile curving her lips.“Well, well,” she said. "The King himself. To what do I owe this unexpected pleasure?”Ethan didn’t waste time with pleasantries. “Is there really a way to kill me?”Her smile widened slightly. “Straight to the point. I like that.”“Answer the question,” he said coldly.She studied him for a moment, tilting her head. “Why the sudden concern? Has someone been whispering dangerous ideas in your ear?”“Elara—”“No,” she interrupted, her tone turning serious. “There isn’t.”Ethan’s jaw tightened. “You claimed you could kill me before.”“I lied,” Elara said simply. She leaned back against the cold wall, crossing her legs. “It was a threat. A bluff to make you unease while I made my moves which...”Her voice dropped. "Which failed."She paused, her gaze sharp.
Chapter 296
When Ethan entered the living room of Adrian’s villa, Adrian was already there.A guard had already informed Adrian of Ethan's arrival.Adrian stood from the leather couch the moment their eyes met, a broad smile spreading across his face.“Ethan!” His voice was warm."When they told me you’d arrived, I could hardly believe it.”He took a few steps forward, his hands spread in a gesture of openness. “I thought it would take you much longer to make your decision. Days, maybe weeks. But here you are.”His smile widened. “Though I suppose deep down, I always knew you’d have no choice but to accept my offer.”However, Ethan veered left, his gaze never leaving Adrian as he began a slow arc around the room, each step radiating quiet menace, like a big cat circling its prey before deciding whether to strike.“If you were so certain,” Ethan said, his voice low and dangerous, “then why were you meeting with former members of The Order in secret?”A smirk tugged at the corner of his lips. "Disc
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Ethan spent the rest of the night wide awake, staring at the ceiling of his room.Sleep was impossible.His mind churned relentlessly, replaying everything Jessica had told him, dissecting every detail, searching for patterns and connections he might have missed.Adrian had appeared out of nowhere—right after Magnus’ death, as if he’d been waiting in the shadows for the perfect moment to strike.And now, the more Ethan thought about it, the more things didn’t add up.First, there was the matter of Jessica’s near-execution.Adrian hadn’t just threatened her or tried to intimidate her into silence. No—he’d ordered her killed. Thrown into the ocean to drown. And the reason? Because she’d witnessed a secret meeting.That level of desperation wasn’t normal. It made it seem like Adrian was hiding something way more dangerous than just trying to get back what was his.Then there was what Adrian actually knew.Jessica had told him about Ethan’s accomplishments as King of the World—stuff that
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