Chapter 1180:

Elyse’s gaze was unwavering. “I’ve steeled myself for this. I appreciate your hospitality these past few days. Jayden and I will both come back to thank you later.”

Garret observed Elyse intently, then exhaled deeply before commanding his men, “Open the gates for her.” At his command, the formidable gates opened wide. Elyse expressed her deep gratitude, and then Peyton drove her onward.

Only ten minutes after they had left Garret’s realm, Elyse felt the atmosphere change; it was laden with the acrid scent of gunpowder and an eerie tension.

Peyton, concerned Elyse might be uneasy, clarified, “This area recently witnessed an ambush, but it’s been secured and cleared now.”

As they passed a robust tree, Elyse noticed a bullet hole marring its trunk.

For Elyse, who had never experienced conflict firsthand, the scene felt oddly surreal. Even the visible signs of violence seemed somehow disconnected from reality.

the conflict’s core, the surrealism slowly dissipated,

cross, signaling it as an ambulance—an emblem that

reach the heart of the conflict from Garret’s domain. Though it was a relatively short duration, it

news that he had ventured to the front lines in

the

worry. Jayden is exceptionally capable. He won’t

“It

from the base. She strode toward Elyse and inquired scornfully, “Who are you? This is a battlefield, not a retail complex. If you came here

“Amanda, don’t

Winston crossed her arms, her expression toward Elyse sharpening with arrogance. “So, you’re Elyse. Why are you here? Let me warn you, Jayden is here on serious

Amanda’s blatant

assume I’m here

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