Chapter 453: The Final Showdown and a Buried Truth

The word hung in the chilled air of the courtyard, sharp and crystalline, shattering the fragile peace. “‘him’!” The single syllable, uttered with such frantic certainty, acted as a nexus, drawing every gaze, every thought, every suspended breath toward Olivia. The world seemed to tilt on its axis. The guards froze, their professional composure cracking. Zheyan Su’s eyes widened, a flicker of understanding finally dawning behind his shock. But it was Xavier who felt the impact...