Lena knew very well that she couldn't convince herself to be with Anthony. She would have to take it one step at a time."Okay, I'll do as Branden said. Lena, wait for me," Anthony said.He hoped that Lena would wait until he no longer felt so much pain and inner conflict, just as Branden suggested, then she could leave with him. When the time came, they would get together and get married. Then, they would have children and live a life of happiness together.Lena couldn't hold back any longer and turned to meet Anthony's gaze.Seeing his bloodshot eyes and haggard face, she frowned with concern and nodded in agreement. "Okay, I'll wait for you."Anthony smiled. With Lena saying that, it showed he did have a place in her heart. He needed to stop baselessly suspecting that there was something between her and Branden. What he needed to do now was to clear up the conflicts deep within his heart.Lena thought about how she would be leaving the mountain the next morning. She didn't kno
"Master, how old are you really? How do you maintain your youth? Or could it be that you're not actually my master and are instead someone who's pretending to be him?" Lena asked.The issue had been bothering her for a long time.Although Branden often deflected her questions with wise sayings, she didn't believe it.It was the 21st century and the technological era. How could simply meditating keep someone eternally youthful?It was too absurd. It was so absurdly fake that no one else would believe it.Branden couldn't avoid her and replied helplessly, "I'm definitely older than you, but as for why I look young…"The key to maintaining eternal youth is to break free from love and desire."Lena was at a loss for words.Did breaking free from one's love and desires really help that much?So if it were someone who had no worries in life and was happy every day, wouldn't they look truly younger than their peers?Plus, as long as there was proper self-care, then even a man in his
Lena saw the junior disciples crying and embraced them. "Alright, I'll come back later and bring you some delicious treats," she comforted.Her gaze fell on the young girl, Solace, and noticed that she remained calm and composed without crying or making a fuss.Lena squatted down and pulled her over, asking, "Solace, do you really want me to leave that badly? You're not even pretending to be sad."Solace blinked her doe-like eyes and said innocently, "Master said that Lena is going down the mountain to help others, which is a good thing. Why would I cry about that?"Lena felt that Solace, that little brat, seemed to have a heart of stone after forgetting everything.She was descending the mountain to help someone, but that someone was actually Solace's parents.When Lena saw the small charm pouch hanging around Solace's neck, she reached out and took it off.Solace frowned at her and asked, "Lena, why are you taking my charm pouch?"Lena lightly tapped her nose and said with a
Ragnar wanted to include their lives as collateral?This remark made Calvin become a bit more alert. He looked at Ragnar expressionlessly and asked, "Are you really that sure our presence right now can fulfill your wishes?"Ragnar laughed and said, "If not? General Morris is already dead, and the lives of three members of the Morris family are in my hands at this moment. As for the others, they're nothing but a bunch of useless people; my eldest son can deal with them easily."So, Mr. Morris, hand over the military seal. I assure you, that as long as you give me the military seal, I will guarantee your safe return home."After hearing this, both Luna and Margot felt a sense of fear and concern. They had never encountered anything like this before, and judging by Ragnar's attitude, he wouldn't stop until he achieved his goal.At that moment, they found themselves in a very unfavorable situation. Their fearful gazes fixed on Calvin and Gabriel who sat across from them.Gabriel was
"Allison should be at the prince's residence," Margot said."But it's still a long way to his residence. Let's not delay our exit any longer; we don't want any unexpected complications. Let's head back for now," advised Gabriel."Allison's smart. If she doesn't see us, she'll definitely figure out why it was so on her own."Luna added, "Yeah, Margot, let's head back. We don't want your Calvin to worry."Thus, Margot had no choice and had to leave first.…Inside Ryan's residence, Allison, who was supposed to be dismissed, was called back.She looked at the man sitting in front of her and asked anxiously, "Tell me, what is His Majesty planning? Why does he insist on you trying to win over Margot?"Ragnar wanted to dismiss her to threaten Ryan because he didn't do what Ragnar wanted.Allison never expected that Ryan would defy Ragnar's wishes for her."My father wants the military seal that Margot's brother has, and he's trying to use Margot through me to achieve his goal," Rya
Ragnar focused on the chessboard. It was clear that Calvin had the upper hand in the game. Ragnar was being cornered and had no option but to admit defeat.After Ragnar got defeated throughout the entire chess game, he smiled and asked Calvin, "Why do you think I let your sister go?"Calvin's expression changed as he met Ragnar's gaze.Ragnar took a sip of tea and said calmly, "Mr. Morris, you may not know this, but Koronia possesses a rare poison. It is colorless and tasteless, and those who ingest it won't notice anything for ten days up to half a month. However, after a month has passed, the poison will take effect."For mild cases, it can cause unbearable itching and skin ulceration. In severe cases, it can break down the body's meridians within a month, leading to bleeding from all orifices and sudden death due to organ failure."Mr. Morris, your younger sister is truly as beautiful as a flower and is incomparable in her grace. If she were to die, would you, as her brother, f
Why didn't Calvin consider that revealing Margot's identity back then would put her in danger?He believed that the Morris family had immense power, and that after they got rid of Royce, no one would dare to oppose them anymore.Who could have known that Ragnar would take advantage of his weaknesses?Calvin was the one who had caused harm to befall Margot.He just hoped that Curtis understood what he meant and immediately sent someone to find Anthony and Lena to see what kind of poison Margot had been afflicted with and if it could be cured.If he couldn't solve it, then he'd just have to trade the military seal for the antidote.…After Margot and the others arrived at the Morris residence, it wasn't long before Curtis also returned with Edna and Geralt.He first sent someone to handle Edna and Geralt before hurrying off to see Margot.At that moment, Margot was in the large and luxurious living room of the Morris residence with Gabriel, Luna, and Natalie.They were discussi
After seeing Margot's worried and anxious expression, Curtis held her in his arms once again and explained, "Because they poisoned the food you ate during your stay at the royal palace."If we don't follow the king's orders, you won't get the antidote for the poison in your body. Once the poison takes effect, it could be…"The consequences of that would be unimaginable.Curtis and Calvin neither dared or could risk Margot's life. Nor will they harbor even the slightest bit of wishful thinking."What?"Margot was taken aback, and her face suddenly turned pale.Gabriel and Luna, who were standing nearby, both felt shocked."They poisoned us? Then why don't we feel anything at all?"Curtis said, "I don't know if only Margot was poisoned or if both of you were too. But why do you think the king allowed you to leave?"You might not feel anything yet because the poison hasn't taken effect, but if we wait until it does, I'm afraid it will be too late to save you."Ragnar wouldn't da