Chapter 847

The Imperial City.

Grace returned from the garden, weary yet content. Emily approached her with a look of concern, “Grace, you really ought to take it easy. Your health can’t take all this strain.”

Despite her frailty, Grace was relentless in tending to her flowers, a passion that was taking its toll on her well-being.

“It’s alright,” Grace reassured her with a dismissive wave.

She set down her watering can and began to ascend the grand staircase, her back to the world, with Emily trailing behind.

“Grace,” Emily began hesitantly, “there’s word from Craneville. Someone’s digging into the past.”

Grace paused, her hand tightening on the banister. “Who?”

“It’s unclear at the moment.” Emily sighed deeply, “Could it be that the old secrets are leaking out?”

“That’s impossible,” Grace shook her head firmly, “The matters of the past were concealed with the utmost care. No one should be able to unearth them.”

“Ensure our people are cautious. We can’t afford any unwanted discoveries,” Grace instructed before continuing her climb.

“Understood,” replied Emily.

a heavy breath, tainted with the weight of her

Pete’s life, she had invested fortunes

a poisonous double-edged sword,

by the window, her gaze stretching into the darkness of the night, where

five-star hotel and fired up her laptop.

the information, Brittany spent the rest of

of the hotel to

didn’t you come home?” he asked,

dinner the night before, but Brittany hadn’t shown up. He had tracked

upset over something

tired, just needed a good rest,” Brittany met his gaze,

explanation, refrained from pressing further, fearing that pushing too hard

jacket over her shoulders. “Shall I

swing by

Isaac could tell it wasn’t anger over Joie’s issues; he suspected work troubles

that rough?” he

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