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Dying Wish

Author: Maria Nuval
last update Last Updated: 2023-08-06 22:25:27
In a quiet corner of the Feng mansion, everything was calm and peaceful. The air carried a sense of tranquility and devotion, as if time itself had slowed down.

But suddenly, the rooftop, a normally serene spot for contemplation, became the stage for an unexpected event.

Out of nowhere, a group of enormous-built men dressed in dark suits walked up on the rooftop, moving swiftly and purposefully. Their footsteps were silent against the cool tiles as they approached the edge.

Without wasting a moment, they skillfully slipped through an open window, their intentions shrouded in mystery.

Inside the study room, an atmosphere of scholarly focus prevailed. Two female-security and a personal servant were engrossed in their readings, together with their young Lady Master.

The sudden intrusion jolted them out of their concentration, and their eyes met with startled unity.

The servants exchanged worried whispers, their voices hushed but urgent. "Who are these intruders, and why did they come to
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