Chapter 900

Dustin sat across the circular table, his gaze fixed upon Nikki Horst, a moment of shock etched across his face.

He wore an expression of astonishment, his features mirroring disbelief.

It was hard for him to fathom that the person who had administered the potion was none other than Nikki Horst.

“Is it really you? How could it possibly be you?!”

Cornelius’s eyes widened, his emotions oscillating between shock, bewilderment, and an underlying anger.

Never had he anticipated that Nikki Horst, who had been treated with kindness by Dustin, would be revealed as a traitor.

“Apologies… I’m so sorry…”

Confronted with the inquiries, Nikki Horst’s eyes darted away, her countenance heavy with guilt.

She dared not even lift her gaze.

“Why?”

Dustin’s incredulity was palpable, three simple words escaping his lips with effort.

to Nelson’s association, and

hardship to journey to the Jade Maid Palace to extricate her

never in his wildest dreams had he conceived that his

family. I had no choice, truly… I had no choice. I’m

Horst’s head shook, her voice

couldn’t defy her master’s will, nor could she dare to confront the Jade

you persist, despite the generosity of the Jade Maiden Palace

His confusion was genuine.

school and treated with disdain, he couldn’t fathom

“I… I…”

but words seemed to

her head, settling into silence. “Young man, is your prattle of

my apprentice, hailing from the Jade Maid Palace. Naturally,

Who asked you to place your

from

triumph, as if they’d emerged victorious

into someone I’d only just met.” A

Nelson’s unwavering loyalty and affection didn’t extend universally, as

Girl Palace and

his utmost efforts on Nikki Horst’s behalf would eventually awaken

proved far removed

discarded her like an afterthought, she’d willingly

a display of ingratitude sent shivers down

wish to survive, hand over the Jade Girl Scripture!” Edith’s threat was

Jade

presenting

Girl Scripture Dustin had given her during their earlier meal, each word inscribed

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