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Chapter 55: Confrontation with the Beta

Chapter 55: Confrontation with the Beta

The ride back to the castle was a silent one. Hana sat across from Jarrel, her mind heavy with the events of the night. She hadn’t expected the party to go smoothly, but the way those girls had openly disrespected her, especially with Jarrel present in that hall but oblivious to it, had unsettled her. What unsettled her more was the undercurrent of something dark—something more than just causal disdain.

Beside her, Jarrel was stone-faced, his usual aura of authority radiating off him. His eyes were dark, sharp as he stared out of the window, but every now and then, Hana felt his gaze flicker toward her. The silence between them was thick, but not uncomfortable. It was just Jarrel’s way—calm before the storm.

As the car pulled up to the castle gates, a figure stood waiting in the shadows. Jarrel tensed immediately, eyes narrowing as the figure stepped forward. It was a messenger from the council, dressed in dark robes, his face pale and grim.

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