Chapter 353: The Ashbury Heir and the Frozen Truth
Four days later.
Whoosh!
The spatial portal rippled, depositing Kael and Sophie onto the grand arrival platform of the Vorn Estate.
Today, the usually grim and oppressive atmosphere of the estate was masked by an extravagant display of opulence. Golden lanterns floated in the air, and servants in pristine white uniforms scurried about with trays of fine wine and delicacies.
The Family Head had issued an invitation to a private gathering celebrating the birth of his newest son by his ninth wife, Lady Beatrice Ashbury.
As Kael and Sophie entered the grand banquet hall, the air was thick with the scent of exotic perfumes and the low murmur of political gossip. The hall was packed. All of Kael's siblings were present—Victor, Marcus, Thalia, Felix, and even the branch children and their offspring. The High Elders lingered near the thrones, their sharp eyes evaluating every interaction.
