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Chapter 509 The Malevolent Antheena

Veronica could not understand why Xavier took her to the attic despite knowing that Hendrey was visiting. She figured that Xavier must have discovered something hence descided to bring her there.

Perhaps, he was trying to remind her about the tight security in the castle and that she should quell her preposterous thoughts.Don’t tell me he had found out about what happened last night?

She was uncertain. They entered the living room, only to see that Antheena was already there. Hearing the sound of footsteps, she turned around and cast her gaze onto them. The moment she caught sight of Hendrey, a smile appeared on her once cold yet gorgeous face as she scurried to him and wrapped her arms around his neck. “Hendrey, you’re finally here! I’ve been waiting for you.”

She then gave him a peck on the cheek. Given that she was Xavier’s girlfriend, her intimate gesture toward Hendrey was nothing more than a form of greeting etiquette practiced in Castron. Still, it was obvious that she and Hendrey were close.

Despite the tranquility of her countenance, a storm was brewing inside Veronica.

Antheena and Hendrey are so close, so all this time he should have known that Xavier is still alive. Yet, he didn’t say a thing. What a sly fox.

“My little princess got prettier again.” Hendrey stroked Antheena’s hair gently with a soft smile.

“That is for sure! I am always pretty,” she said with unreserved confidence. Her straightforward demeanor was rather likable.

Then, they started to make small talk after getting themselves seated on the couch, whereas Veronica, who was sitting on another couch, was being left out of the conversation as though she was not even around. Even if she wished to join in, she had no rights to do so. Taking her leave was out of the question too.

She was finally relieved from the long agony of sitting on pins and needles when Xavier suggested, “Since it’s a good day, why don’t we play card games? Antheena loves to play card games the most, after all.”

“I’m up for it! Sebastian knows me the best!” Antheena hugged Xavier, who was sitting next to her, and kissed him.

“Let’s go then.” She rose to her feet and beckoned Veronica to come along.

She did not know where they were going to play, but she knew for a fact that their notion of playing card games was not as simple as to kill time. To lose both her rights to talk and liberty to move while being the passive party was the

very close to each

sun hung up high in the sky. The heat lingering in the air blew across Veronica’s face, adding fuel to her

was, she had been uncharacteristically quiet for the first time. No matter how domineering

the direction they were heading toward was where the underground basement was located. And to her despair, that was exactly where they were heading for. In the end, they had arrived at the same place that she was at yesterday—the second

glass window of the interrogation room was a black curtain drawn to prevent people from peeking inside. Veronica was getting

something on your mind?” Antheena abruptly patted

heart skipped a beat at that, but she remained placid as she replied, “Nothing, I was just thinking

speak fluently with perfect pronunciation. It was certainly not something one would expect of a

trio exchanged glances before looking back at Veronica simultaneously. They put on a sinister smile, which sent

way more fun this way.” Antheena smiled while pointing at one side

facing the interrogation room. The rest of the group took their spots around the table as

on. I can’t wait anymore! Let’s get the game started already!” Antheena rubbed

for a while, finally spoke up.

when money is involved though. But anyway, let’s play a few rounds first.” Xavier glanced at her coldly before pointing at the center of the table. “Roll the dice. Whoever

Atheena rolled seventeen, which was the largest number among them. Therefore, she

dealt, Veronica questioned, “Which type of card games are we

your cards

indeed one of the

out from the deck and placed it at the center of the table to start the game. After

…

won the first round. Before Veronica could query about the bettings, Antheena snapped her fingers at the bodyguard,

box. As Antheena was about to reach into the box, she stopped when she took a glimpse at Veronica. “I heard that Veronica is lucky with this kind of thing. Would