Chapter 31 - Chapter 31 - The First Formal Confrontation

The next morning, the two families gathered for a formal meeting in a large hall. The atmosphere was tense, and every word carried the weight of the past. Rayan sat next to Lian, maintaining his composure despite the hostile looks directed at him. Lian felt both fear and curiosity at the same time; she no longer knew who she could trust. As the elders of the two families exchanged angry words, they both realized that this confrontation would be the beginning of a chain of events that would test the strength of their relationship and reveal old secrets. ---