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Michael straightened his tie in front of the mirror and sighed. He took a step back to observe his reflection. His hair was styled neatly, and the suit fit him perfectly. He was wearing the same watch Gerald had given him during his welcome ceremony over two years ago. On the side of his suit was the Scofield family symbol, neatly pinned in place. He looked at himself one more time before adjusting his tie slightly. Just then, a knock came from outside the door. Before Michael could answer, the door opened and Celia stepped in. She wore a sleek black straight dress with a slit running along one side that gave it a classy but bold look. Her dark hair had been styled beautifully, falling neatly around her shoulders. She looked elegant without trying too hard, and for a moment, Michael simply stared at her. He blinked and finally smiled, “Celia? You came…” “Yes, I did.” She closed the door behind her and smiled. “I didn’t want you to miss me too much.” Michael chuckled softly, “Yo
Chapter 515
The planning for the annual Scofield ceremony went smoothly despite it being an impromptu event. What had initially seemed impossible was finally coming together, and the entire estate was slowly being transformed for the evening. The Gladiolus lilies arrived on time and were used to beautifully decorate the large estate courtyard. Their tall stems and sword-shaped leaves were arranged around the entrance, along the walkways, and around the main seating areas. The flowers were also placed on the tables, giving the courtyard the formal look the elders had requested. Additional decorations, including elegant tablecloths, lights, candles, and arrangements for the stage, were prepared throughout the estate. The catering had also been completed. Several chefs had been brought in to prepare a wide selection of meals for the guests, including different types of meat, seafood, salads, pastries, and desserts. The estate itself had been cleaned from top to bottom. The guest rooms were pre
Chapter 514
The outskirts of the city of Terra had changed over the past year. What was once a ragged and rocky area was now well constructed. Buildings and reinforced structures had been added along the route, making the area look completely different from what it used to be. The path that went through the outskirts was now wider and well constructed, allowing people to travel through the area more easily. The high rocky terrains that were once filled with sniper soldiers were no longer there, most of those natural hiding spots had either been removed or changed as the city continued to develop. It was clear that Terra had put a lot of effort into making the outskirts safer and more accessible, but Mira didn’t seem impressed by the changes. She stood near the path, looking over the area with her arms folded. She took in the new structures and the cleaner roads before letting out a quiet sigh, “They’ve gone soft.” Her tone was blunt, almost disappointed. Jace approached her from behind and
Chapter 513
Scofield family estate Meeting room The door opened and Michael stepped in. “Sure took your sweet time getting here…” Adrian said with a coy smile. Michael only smiled and looked away before taking a seat. He glanced at Barry, “You said you have some news?” Barry nodded and picked up the remote control for the huge monitor mounted on the wall. “Yeah, I got this one from Isaac. You’re not gonna believe it.” Michael leaned forward, giving Barry his full attention without saying anything. “Remember when the war with Mira first began and you had to meet a bunch of war experts to assist you with soldiers?” Barry asked. Michael nodded. “Yeah?” Barry pressed a button on the remote, bringing several documents onto the monitor. “Well, it turns out… Those experts have been working with the UCA for quite a while now. Supplying them with soldiers, gear, ammo, you name it.” Michael didn’t say anything for a moment, he leaned back slightly and rubbed his chin as he looked through the info
Chapter 512
“All done.” Michael said as he closed the medical kit and set it aside. He had just finished treating Celia’s wounds. He looked over the work he had done one last time before getting up from the coffee table, “You should get some rest.” He sat across from her and gave her a reassuring smile, “You’re safe here.” Celia leaned back and rested against the couch, but she didn’t look ready to sleep. “Later. I want to know what happened to you during these past five months you were on Fog Island.” Her eyes stayed on him, waiting for an answer. Michael knew there was no way around the question, so he let out a quiet breath and tried to explain everything without making it sound worse than it already was. “Hah… What didn’t happen? From fighting rabid Infused soldiers daily, to finding out the island was fake and was sinking, to trying to keep it afloat by recharging it…” He paused briefly before continuing, “Lost both my arms in the process. I was out cold for about a week, haha.” He trie
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Michael’s car sped through the night. His jaw worked as his hands gripped the steering wheel tighter. Adrian went with him without question, his eyes fixed on the road. Getting to the Morgan residence from the estate would normally take at least an hour, but thanks to the empty night roads and Michael’s speed, they arrived in less than thirty minutes. He rushed out of the car and moved toward the house. “I’ll check around.” Adrian said and moved in a different direction. Michael reached the entrance and stopped when he saw that the entire door was on the floor. His heart sank as he stepped inside, “Celia?” He called. “Celia!” The house was quiet, and for a moment, he couldn’t hear anything. He moved farther inside, looking around as he called her name again. Then the lights came on, and there she was at the end of the hallway that led to her room. “Michael?” She called, relief clear in her voice. “It's you.” Michael immediately went to her, checking her face. She had a light
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