Yaslyn was stuck in a gut-wrenching decision. On one hand, there was a tantalizing clue about her mother, and on the other, an engagement banquet that had been in the works for so long. She hesitated, torn between duty and personal longing."See? She's tempted by my offer, isn't she, Xoan?" Yerick taunted with a smirk, certain of Yaslyn's forthcoming decision.Eyes clouded with conflict, Yaslyn finally said, "Xoan, I really want to know about this clue. Can we return to the engagement after I get my answers?"Xoan, with a soft chuckle, reassured, "There's no need to complicate things. Let's finish our engagement, and my men will handle him."Yerick's smirk faded rapidly. "Wait, what?"Raising his hand, Yerick motioned to several burly men behind him. "I tried the gentle approach, but if you force my hand, we'll do this the hard way."Xoan was not fazed. With a casual wave, he summoned an equally formidable squad. The tension was palpable, with both sides sizing each other up, wai
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