Chapter 208: Willow Moon Villa, Colette Lashbrook's Background, Nexus Umbralis Sect Ties

Pierce Looske had just stepped outside the villa when he spotted a Black-clad Bodyguard standing watch. The man looked familiar. He was probably one of the guards Pierce had seen at Sana Arcana that day, shadowing Colette Lashbrook and keeping her safe. The Black-clad Bodyguard noticed Pierce and immediately bowed with practiced respect. "Doctor Pierce, my lady invites you." "Did Lillian's Cold Poison flare up again?" Pierce asked. The guard did not answer directly. "Doctor Pierce, my lady didn't...