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.

door closed, and Grace released a heavy breath, tainted with the weight

to extend Pete’s life, she had invested fortunes in dubious medical research.

were a poisonous double-edged sword, one that eventually led to a dreadful calamity.

the night, where the silhouette of the

Instead, she checked into a five-star hotel and fired up her

Brittany spent the rest of the

next day, she stepped out of the hotel to find Isaac

asked, the concern evident in his voice.

had planned a welcome back dinner the night before, but Brittany hadn’t shown up. He had tracked her down to

over something concerning Joie?

was tired, just needed a good rest,” Brittany

fearing that pushing too hard might drive her

draped his jacket over her shoulders. “Shall I take you

let’s also swing

something on her mind. Isaac could tell it wasn’t anger over Joie’s issues;

business trip that rough?” he probed.

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