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Chapter 9

Author: Lana Mora
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-17 20:04:36

The youthful face before her overlapped perfectly with the sharp, commanding visage of the man who stood at the apex of power, ruthless and fearsome.

The young boy lay sprawled on the bridge, bloodied, his piercingly beautiful yet rebellious eyes darting around as if searching for a lifeline—like an abandoned wolf pup desperate for survival.

Tears welled up in Isabella's eyes as she knelt down before him. "Do you want to come with me?" she asked softly.

Despite his tattered, dirty clothes, the boy exuded an air of elegance and nobility. Turning his head arrogantly, he asked, "What's your name?"

Isabella hesitated briefly. "Thea," she said, concealing her true identity.

The boy’s gaze darkened slightly. "What characters are those?"

"'Nian,' as in 'to remember,' and 'Sheng,' as in 'prosperity,'" she explained gently.

The boy suddenly clutched her hand with surprising fervor. His voice carried a maturity beyond his years. "Those are good characters," he said approvingly.

"My name is Theo
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