Chapter 1138

Isaac didn't respond, focusing instead on drinking in silence. His bottle was empty in a few swigs, and he reached for Violet's. She figured he had drunk enough, so no matter how much he insisted, she wouldn't let him take it. Soon, the two of them were chasing each

other around the top of Glimmering Tower, the earlier tension forgotten.

Violet never did tell Carissa about their conversation, though she hadn't promised to keep Isaac's secret. He didn't want people to know, and had treated her as a good friend when he confided in her. It wasn't her place to spread rumors and stir up trouble-that wasn't how

people of the martial arts world behaved.

But lately, Isaac had been seen lingering around Silverstone Estate, drawing the attention of the Garrison Unit.

Max told Carissa, who found it strange. Why did Isaac keep going to that place? Did he know someone there?

Later that evening, when they sat down to eat, Carissa couldn't help but ask, "Isaac, what have you been busy with lately?"

Isaac looked up. "Nothing, just wandering around."

"Around Silverstone Estate?" she pressed.

Isaac's gaze shot over to Violet, who froze and quickly defended herself, "I haven't told her anything."

of them-one looked angry, the other looked innocent. It almost seemed like they

about to ask when Rafael served her more

suspiciously at the two of them. They both had their heads down,

night, those two went to Glimmering Tower for drinks. They were laughing and

them with wide eyes. "Was that the night he said he

head. "There was no shouting or laughing. He

immediately panicking. "How do you know all this? Were you following us? Did you eavesdrop? How could you do

him suspiciously. "Why are you so nervous? It's not like you did anything shameful. Or is it that you two-" "Stop right there!" Isaac cut him off loudly. "There's

the servants peeked in curiously. Isaac quickly realized he had overreacted and settled back into his seat, clearing his

"My apologies."

pay for them? Sage Everett keeps strict accounts. If even a single coin doesn't add up, he'll lose his mind."

declared firmly. "You'll have to explain

I'll pay for it later," Isaac

rules. You need to respect the

to leave any room for

instantly lost

a great mindset! I feel the same way. Isn't it better to live

Lov

just one

stick to your beliefs. Stand firm

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