Nash was not planning to kill Dominic or let Salterra fall into ruin. Instead, he intended to wait him out and see who would fold first.Nina, however, decided to approach things differently. She made sure Dominic received his meals on time, even though his attitude toward her was cold and dismissive."You think bringing me food is going to change my mind about you?" Dominic sneered with his tone full of sarcasm.Nina remained calm. "You’re his father. I don’t want to see you two at odds like this. If you’re willing to talk, we can talk. If not, at least eat."She did not understand why Dominic treated her with such disdain when she had not wronged him.As Dominic studied her, he could not help but notice how different she was from Pharaoh, who had once been consumed by his experiments and ruthlessness. Nina and Nash’s relationship, too, puzzled him.Finally, Nina spoke again, her voice measured and calm. "I know what you’re thinking. You believe that the fiancée you chose for Na
Orion was receiving treatment in Pharaoh’s lab, where he would be safe. But Nash’s situation was different. Over the past five years, Nina had honed her survival and self-defense skills. She would not be a burden. She wanted to face life and death together with him.Nash gently patted her head, his voice full of affection, "Alright."On the third day, Dominic finally caved. While Nash and Nina could relentlessly press him, he could not afford the time. Back home, many were eyeing Salterra hungrily. As the president, he could not stay away from his country for too long.He handed Nash the antidote. "Your two brothers would kill to be in your position, but you’re throwing it all away. You’re just like your mother!"Mother? That word felt foreign to Nash. The only mother he had known was Sally, and he had always wondered why she was so cold towards him. It was not until he overheard a heated argument between Sally and William that he learned the truth that he was not her biologi
"Why don't we send troops to attack the Yaren Tribe and bring the Third Prince back?" "Even though Nash and Remi haven't held an engagement ceremony, everyone knows they’re engaged. Now that Nash refuses to return, where does that leave our Remi’s reputation?" ......Everyone had something to say, one after the other. Dominic pressed his lips together, his voice icy, "There's no need to create another enemy right now." "But we have heavy weapons at our disposal. What do we have to fear? If it comes down to it, we could start a world war!" "Exactly! If we don't strike back, others will think Salterra is weak. Even the Yaren Tribe has already shed its wolf’s skin." "I think the real problem lies with that Yaren witch. If we eliminate her, wouldn’t that solve everything?" Dominic remained silent, his expression cold and indifferent. However, he could not deny the truth in their words. The fact was, Nash had not returned, and now Remi was the target of gossip. Th
Micah had always hoped Nina would stay in the Yaren Tribe.Even if Nina never lifted a finger for the rest of her life, Micah would still make sure she lived in comfort and security. And once Orion was healthy, he would become more lively, make friends, grow up, get married, and have children. His future would be brighter in the tribe. However, Nina wanted to return to Birkham, so she needed to make Micah aware of her intentions ahead of time, "I'll need your help with Father. I plan to take Orion back to Birkham.""Nina, what did you say?" Micah grasped her shoulders, suddenly filled with emotion. Since discovering Pharaoh was her biological father, Nina had never acknowledged him as such. But now, by referring to him as "Father," it was clear she was starting to accept him. If just hearing Nina call him "Father" thrilled Micah this much, he could only imagine how overjoyed Pharaoh would be.Nina lowered her head, her face flushing with warmth, feeling a bit awkward. Memo
If it weren't for Nina's warm and kind nature, she never would have given the bracelet to Wilfred. And he, in turn, would not have given it back to her later. Without that bracelet, Micah would not have recognized her. If that had happened, Miranda would have continued to take her place, and the consequences would have been unimaginable. "That's all in the past," Nina said softly. This was partly due to Nash's advice, and she also thought of Orion. Other children had grandparents so why should Orion be the exception? As parents, she and Nash had not been there for Orion the way they should have. Now that the family was finally coming together, why should Orion be left with any regrets?Micah said firmly, "No, it's not in the past. Father and I will always owe you, Nina. I want to throw a recognition ceremony for you."Micah’s idea was straightforward. While his close confidants knew Nina was Pharaoh’s daughter, not everyone in the Yaren Tribe was aware of her identity. He had
But as a mother, how could she just stand by and watch her child undergo surgery? Nina shook her head. "I can’t go into the operating room. I… Nash, I’m really scared…”"I know. I understand," Nash replied gently. "But, Nina, our Orion has already been through so much. That tiny chance of something going wrong won’t happen to him. And trust in our father’s skill, okay?""Yes, Nina, and I’ll be there too, assisting Pharaoh." Wilfred chimed in, trying to reassure her, though seeing them together pained him. His priority, however, was Nina’s well-being. He would do everything in his power to ensure Orion’s surgery went smoothly.Nina felt a wave of warmth in her eyes. From the time she was poisoned until now, Wilfred had been by her side. She was deeply touched.She gently released Nash’s hand. "I’d like to talk to Wilfred for a moment.""I’ll go check on Orion then," Nash said, tenderly brushing a hand over Nina’s hair. He had wanted to kiss her, but with Wilfred there, he und
Seeing the person he loved most trying to arrange things for him tore Wilfred apart. It felt like he was feeling torn between two extremes, an unbearable torment. "I'm sorry... I just want you to be happy. I want you to—" "I know," Wilfred interrupted gently, offering Nina a soft smile. His eyes were full of warmth and sincerity as they rested on Nina. "Nina, can I hug you?" This was the first and only time he had asked, and it would be the last. Once Orion's bone marrow transplant was successful and he recovered, Micah and Pharaoh would prepare the ceremony for her. Nina would not stay long in the Yaren Tribe and she would return to Birkham with Nash. Wilfred had already established his practice in Salterra. If he closed it and followed her to Birkham, his feelings for her would be obvious to everyone. He and Nina might not see anything wrong with it, maintaining a respectful distance, but others would not see it that way. Wilfred could handle the gossip, but he would no
Before the test results were in and before Pharaoh had finished the surgery, no one was allowed to approach Mr. Kerr. Nash held Nina’s hand tightly. "Don't be afraid, I’ll be right here with you." "Okay."Even without his reassurance, Nina knew Nash would never leave her side.Three long hours passed before the door to the lab finally opened. Pharaoh stepped out first, followed by Wilfred, who was pushing a bed with Orion lying on it. His pale face was framed by the stark contrast of the blue oxygen mask."How is he?"Nina rushed forward, her legs feeling weak beneath her."The surgery was successful," Pharaoh said. "Once the anesthesia wears off, he’ll wake up. But we’ll need to monitor him for a while. If there are no complications, he can go back to living like any other child."Nina could not hold back her tears, crying out in relief, "That’s wonderful!"Her entire focus was on Orion at that moment.But Micah had not forgotten about Mr. Kerr. Just then, Mr. Joker arrive