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Chapter 509 The Malevolent Antheena

Veronica could not understand why Xavier took her to the attic despite knowing that Hendrey was visiting. She figured that Xavier must have discovered something hence descided to bring her there.

Perhaps, he was trying to remind her about the tight security in the castle and that she should quell her preposterous thoughts.Don’t tell me he had found out about what happened last night?

She was uncertain. They entered the living room, only to see that Antheena was already there. Hearing the sound of footsteps, she turned around and cast her gaze onto them. The moment she caught sight of Hendrey, a smile appeared on her once cold yet gorgeous face as she scurried to him and wrapped her arms around his neck. “Hendrey, you’re finally here! I’ve been waiting for you.”

She then gave him a peck on the cheek. Given that she was Xavier’s girlfriend, her intimate gesture toward Hendrey was nothing more than a form of greeting etiquette practiced in Castron. Still, it was obvious that she and Hendrey were close.

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Despite the tranquility of her countenance, a storm was brewing inside Veronica.

this time he should have known that Xavier is still alive.

Hendrey stroked Antheena’s hair gently with a soft

always pretty,” she said with unreserved confidence.

couch, whereas Veronica, who was sitting on another couch, was being left out of the conversation as though she was not even around. Even if she wished to join in, she had no rights to do so. Taking her leave was out of the

when Xavier suggested, “Since it’s a good day, why don’t we play

Sebastian knows me the best!” Antheena hugged Xavier,

rose to her feet and beckoned

for a fact that their notion of playing card games was not as

walked in front of her, with Antheena standing in between the two men. They looked very close to each other as she wrapped

in the sky. The heat lingering in the air blew across Veronica’s face, adding

was, she had been uncharacteristically quiet for the first time. No matter how domineering and calm she was in the face of everything, she

heading toward was where the underground basement was located. And to her despair, that was exactly where they were heading

with desserts and alcohol on top of it. Beyond the glass window of the interrogation room was a black curtain drawn to prevent people from peeking inside. Veronica was getting

on your mind?” Antheena abruptly patted her

heart skipped a beat at that, but she remained placid as she replied, “Nothing,

would say that her Chinese proficiency was excellent as she could speak fluently with perfect pronunciation. It was certainly not something one would expect

looking back at Veronica simultaneously. They put on a sinister smile, which

way.” Antheena smiled while pointing at one side of the

facing the interrogation room. The rest of the group took their spots around the table as well; the men sat on her either side

get the game started already!” Antheena

remained silent for a while, finally spoke up. “No gambling, right? Just a casual

game is only fun when money is involved though. But anyway, let’s play a few rounds first.” Xavier glanced at her coldly before pointing at

Atheena rolled seventeen, which was the largest number among them. Therefore, she would

cards were dealt, Veronica questioned, “Which type of card games are we

one—Durak. Just get rid of your cards as fast

of the