Chapter 709:

Across the hall, Isabel’s eyes widened in horror.

She stood up abruptly, her voice trembling.

“But, Sadie—I—”

But before she could speak another word, Sadie shook her head slightly, a silent signal telling her not to speak.

Coyle had sealed every exit and twisted every truth to deceive the elders.

Any attempt to speak now would only dig the grave deeper.

Sadie’s silence wasn’t surrender. It was strategy.

Isabel saw it in her eyes. Her chest tightened, tears stinging her eyes as she slowly sat back down—helpless, aching.

She could only watch as Sadie, unbowed and silent, was seized by the guards.

Sadie felt an unbearable sting rip across her back, every strike threatening to crush her bones.

jaw, forcing herself to

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refused to crumble before Coyle and those on

crack of leather seared into

but the staff restrained her, holding her fast. Helpless, Isabel could only watch as Sadie endured the torment,

an endless nightmare finally concluded after fifty

in crimson, her limbs numb and her mind clouded. The staff

Isabel’s voice broke, thick with

cracked her eyes open

alright, Isabel. Don’t

that?” Isabel whispered bitterly. “I

to console her,

is what they intended,” Sadie murmured. “Go back.

Isabel burdened with her fragile state. Yet

Keep watch on Coyle and his team. We can’t risk

struck Isabel

would only make things

away her

I’ll leave now. Call for me if you

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