Son-In-Law Gets an Upgrade

“Stop messing around, Wanda. Have you been deceived by Alex, leading you to say such nonsensical things? Stop this, or I’ll get angry!” Hadriel implored with a mix of concern and exasperation.

A trace of restrained anger appeared on Hadriel’s face, giving him the appearance of a helpless elder brother. When they saw that, many disciples of the Raven Sect believed that Wanda must have been deceived by Alex.

“Stop with the pretense. No matter how you act, you can’t hide your ugly deeds,” Wanda said, pulling out a black dragon-shaped jade pendant from her pocket. The dragon carved on the jade pendant was incredibly lifelike.

“Everyone recognizes this jade pendant, right? It’s the jade pendant that my dad had been keeping with him all the time,” Wanda declared.

As the disciples of the Raven Sect laid eyes on the jade pendant, expressions of deep reverence appeared on their faces. The sight of the pendant evoked the image of Quintus himself, as it served as the symbol of succession for the Raven Sect.

After Quintus’ death that day, the whereabouts of Keith remained unknown, and there were no traces of Wanda either. Consequently, Hadriel smoothly ascended to the position of sect leader of the Raven Sect, stating at the time that the jade pendant had been lost and never found. Unexpectedly, Wanda returned. with the jade pendant in her possession.

When Hadriel saw the jade pendant, he instinctively wanted to snatch it. However, Alex had been closely observing him and promptly intercepted the attempt, swiftly taking the jade pendant from Wanda’s hands.

before he could.

worry. I’ll hold onto it for you. He is now

Alex reassured Wanda.

no choice at that moment but to place her trust unconditionally in

hands,”

Hadriel hesitated to openly attempt to snatch

Earlier, I was still perplexed as to how Dad, who has always been healthy, could

pendant. Now, you’re aiding outsiders to attack the secret forces. No matter what, you can’t kill Dad for the sake of power. How dare you?” Hadriel

glares from the disciples of the Raven Sect toward Wanda. They couldn’t fathom how the usually gentle and beautiful Wanda could commit such a heartless act. It was beyond human comprehension.

let’s finish them off!”

unworthy of being a member of the secret forces. We have to

of the Raven Sect were stirred by Hadriel’s words, harboring deep resentment toward Alex