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“I’m alright,” Gwain insisted, though Yuna could quickly tell he wasn’t. He

wasn’t about to back down.

it

He wondered, How could I possibly admit to the woman I love that I, once the

best, have repeatedly suffered defeat? Would she still admire me the same

way if she knew?

“Okay, as long as you’re fine,” Yuna responded gently.

Changing the subject, she suggested, “How about we see Aunt Isabella?”

Gwain hesitated for a moment before finally nodding. He dreaded the idea. I

really don’t want to run into Santiago and Yorick again, but I need answers.

Who are they, and why are they after me?

His resolve hardened. Once I’ve mastered the Dragon Tome, I’ll settle the

score.

Meanwhile, Shane and his group followed Santiago into a room in a cozy

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wooden house at the Magnolia Theater,

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“Mr. Santiago, Maestro Moretti would like to share some tea with you and

catch up,” one of Isabella’s female disciples welcomed kindly. Then she

turned to Shane and the rest. “The three of you, come with us.”

Shane snapped, “That’s not happening! There are bad guys out there trying

to take Roselynn. If we leave without Master, they could grab her anytime!”

The disciple reassured him, “You’ll be safe with us. No one dares cause

trouble on Maestro Moretti’s turf.”

Santiago gave them a wave. “Go on. The brat from the Lannister family

wouldn’t dare start anything in the Magnolia Theater.”

“Okay,” Roselynn reluctantly agreed, dragging Shane along.

Clearly, this meeting meant a lot to Santiago, and everyone knew Isabella

had profound ties to his late wife. Even though they were curious, it was

apparent they didn’t belong in that conversation.

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escorted outside, they unexpectedly ran into Gwain in

froze while Gwain’s eyes locked on Roselynn. To

turning his life around. Yet

Santiago’s presence made him cautious. He

make a move.

two groups passed by

Lady Rosa and several other

and Yuna. “Apologies, but we’re hosting two

one else is

Maestro Moretti’s niece. Why can’t I see her?”

her voice icy.

soft laugh. “Maestro Moretti left all her family ties

She only keeps connections

mean anything anymore.”

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but she couldn’t

outside with Gwain.

Yorick and his tiger, Simba, sat drinking tea in one of the rooms.

rooms were on opposite sides, with

Though they couldn’t see each other, Yorick

could feel

took a long sip of wine, wiped his mouth, and

out after hiding

replied, “I wasn’t hiding. I was fulfilling

that the time’s right,

promise? To her?” Santiago’s tone grew

only person I’d ever make a promise to,”

gaze distant.

act like you cared for her!

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of

her!”

said nothing, refusing to

for that!” Santiago suddenly shouted, gripping his wine

throw it hard enough to smash through the

a calm, graceful voice echoed through the

to break

a familiar figure stepped into the hall,

old memories.

cup,

delicately painted face radiated elegance, and her sharp,

to see straight through people.

and

Every move she made was full

swirled, and he muttered under his breath, “What

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shame… what a shame…”

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Isabella asked, though she already knew. Her

where it

a bitter laugh. “It’s a

from back then. And Jane… well, she’s not

matter how much you look

softly. “Santiago, haven’t you

hoping Jane

guess I am.”

cup and