Chapter 139: Lydia Lidyard's Invitation, Hostility from a Yanos Heir

As his words faded, a commanding aura filled the office. Diego Santee stood alone by the window, proud and unmoving, like a blade drawn from its sheath. Persephone Shadboult trembled. She gazed at that imposing figure, her heartbeat quickening, her eyes going misty. The office was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Knock, knock, knock! Persephone snapped back to reality, coughed, and said, "Come in." The door swung open. Lydia Lidyard peeked in and, spotting Diego immediately, broke into a...