Captivated by the Ruler of the Underworld

Chapter 174 Lela's Mother IS Flora's Mother

In another room within the presidential suite, Flora lay on the bed, her gaze empty and doll-like, numb and devoid of emotion or any desire for life.

It wasn't until Lela walked in that Flora's eyes showed any sign of life.

Lela approached and sat by the bed. She took Flora's hand. "Flora."

Flora looked deep into Lela's eyes as if she was seeing through her, at someone she had kept locked away in her heart, someone she had been longing to find.

A trace of worry tinged the rims of Flora's eyes as she watched Lela.

Lela knew that her own troubles would only worry Flora more, so she reassured her, "Don't be afraid. Sylvester has captured them; they'll receive the most gruesome punishment this world has to offer."

It was then Flora felt at ease, sensing that the enigmatic Sylvester truly cherished her, treasuring her as one would with the finest treasure of the world.

she lay back, murmuring, "Lela,

bypassed the need for explanations. Instead, she

hand tightly, brushing her cheek against the palm with

adored how sweet and docile

like her," thought Flora in a moment of longing, reflecting on how much less lonely

her lips softly pursed, Flora finally said, "You know, Lela, you

like I may never see her again," she lamented, her

father was deceiving her. Yet, against the slimmest

search, but to no avail, without a single clue. Her influence was meager; after

I don't have

what one might call a