"I'll make it back alive."

With those words, lan directed his companions to find a safe and secluded spot, leaving a few to watch over Oliver.

Oliver sat there; as the tension got the better of him, he couldn't help but blurt out a warning:

"Look, there's this guy named Robin Bradshaw, who is from the Bradshaw clan over on Inner Island. We're on good terms, so if you sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Findɴovel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

run into any trouble you can't handle, maybe he can throw you a bone. But lettell you straight, you've been to Inner Island. You

know those families are nothing but a bunch of self-serving sharks. You're bound to hit a wall of trouble there. And your girl, if she's

just average, maybe she'll slide under the radar. But if she's a knockout? They won't let her be, trust me."

lan's gaze turned icy, sending Oliver stumbling a few steps back in fear.

"What are you glaring atfor? You know the drill. The social ladder's been set in stone for ages. Those big family folks do as they

please, and no one bats an eye. They're law unto themselves. To them, any woman with a hint of beauty's just a potential

mistress."

Harsh as it was, Oliver was merely stating the bitter truth.

For centuries on Forbidden Island, wealth had stayed in the hands of the sfew, with no way for the common folk to climb the

ranks.

The powers that be wouldn't have it any other way. After all, they needed these people to keep the island running, even if it meant

selling their souls.

lan loaded his gun with a steady stream of bullets.

briefing, "That's why those elites panicked when you

cut into their resources. No one's rattled their cages like this in a hundred years. Whether it's

else, you've got something that makes the common folk want to rally behind you. If you amass

dynasty, and that means slicing up

big shots wouldn't stand for

move. He had to make a trip to

sky, saying, "lan, I'll wait for you here.

leave this godforsaken island."

nodded and rolled up the car window without

vexing part about Forbidden Island was the communication blackout. Otherwise, he'd have had

in the front seat couldn't help but

those who attacked the Porter family last night are powerful,

brewing over Forbidden

temples. His priority

way steadily towards Inner Island. The tolls were steeper, and the checkpoints

lan's dark cloak, their demeanor shifted to one of

scenery, his

was Patric playing

to daylight and shushed

care of the lady inside; she's an

sees in her.

Maja's eyelashes fluttered open, she propped herself up against

her awake, her attitude

Tto eat, unless

front of Maja. The bowl held a sloppy

touch it, and the maid snorted

roll out the red carpet just coz you're tight with Mr. Patric. Here on Inner

Inner Island?

on

had Patric brought her

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