As if she was a burden, she constantly needed Matthew’s help and even almost made him lose his life, all while she could give him nothing.

“It’s getting late. I should go now.” Matthew grabbed her shoulders and softly, he noted, “There are still many things to be done. As for you, have courage in everything you do. I’m with you till the end.” He revealed a tender smile. “I am your shield.” Matthew raised his hand and caressed the top of her head, speaking with a pampering tone filled with love.

“You be careful as well, Matt,” Veronica reminded.

“I will.” He nodded. “I’m leaving now.” With that, he loosened his grip on her, after which he turned around and walked to the balcony before hopping and vanishing into the night sky.

Veronica stood before the window. As the light in the room was off, no outsider could see her, but from her side, she could see Matthew’s sturdy body fading away into the lightless dusk. With her hands clutching the rails, she uncomfortably furrowed her brows as immense worry surged in her heart.

was scheming with the Elrods to seize the head of the clan’s position, they accidentally accommodated the “heavily injured” Matthew, so he

the hidden clan, certain streets were closed as banners and lanterns of the hidden clan were hung at numerous places, making the region

secret meeting with Zac. Sitting opposite Zac, he stated with a stern face, “The Elrods will riot at the ascension ceremony tomorrow. We shall wait for them to take down

in his mouth, Zac leaned back on the couch with a pondering scowl. “More

proud eyes. “You even have a sniper?”

“Of course.”

on the table. “This is the layout for the ascension ceremony tomorrow. My mother will be right above here, with Eleanor seated beside her. I suggest that you place your sniper over here. Once the Elrods go crazy tomorrow, have your sniper

a little skeptical. “Are

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