Chapter 282: A Web of Lies and Alliances
The colossal silver doors of the Vaelstrum Clan's ancestral estate slowly closed behind them.
As Rhain stepped out onto the sprawling stone plaza, the elite Core Formation guards stationed at the entrance couldn't help but stare at his retreating back.
Their eyes were filled with relief, awe, and terror.
The walking calamity who had dared to execute the Crown Prince's clone had finally left their clan without causing any trouble.
Rhain, Elara, and Commander Zorak walked in silence until they had put a considerable distance between themselves and the heavily warded estate.
Once the towering silver gates were out of sight, Rhain slowed his pace.
He turned his head to look at the beautiful, blue-eyed girl walking beside him.
"I owe you a favor for your help today, Lady Elara," Rhain spoke, his tone carrying a rare, genuine sincerity.
Elara blinked, slightly surprised by his formal gratitude.
