Chapter 21
Author: Jesusgirl
last update2026-09-08 23:49:51

As they stepped deeper into the compound, Megan’s eyes widened. She had expected another luxurious mansion, but what stood before her felt like a glimpse into an ancient dynasty. Traditional wooden buildings surrounded the grounds, their curved tiled roofs extending gracefully beneath the evening sky. Red lanterns hung from the eaves, casting a warm, flickering glow across the stone pathways, while small streams of water flowed through carefully designed channels between the structures.

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