Chapter 348

tephan had his misgivings but ultimately relented. He couldn’t deny his responsibility for rchie’s death. None of it would have happened if he had insisted on not letting him take that nission.

ohanna, however, remained tactful and respectful throughout the journey. She kept her

istance, never overstepping her bounds. Even when offering Stephan a cup of coffee or some ruit, she had the subordinates deliver it instead of doing it herself.

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on the flight to Khogend, she also made a point of doing small gestures with the crew–like anding out juice and chocolates or simply offering a warm smile. These subtle moves quickly on her some goodwill among the staff.

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fter all, she was Imogen’s sister–in–law. The staff treated her politely, addressing her as ”

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mountainside estate, the maids and guards stationed there vere startled to see a young

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Cloud, the sleek white dog, came bolting out, its tail vagging furiously. The dog circled Stephan, whining softly as if complaining about its oneliness

scruff of its neck, his sharp eyes assessing it. The dog was oticeably heavier,

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been eating well,” he

Johanna exclaimed her face lighting up. She hesitated, then

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overstepping boundaries, like answering his hone. She had diligently cared for Imogen back in Seldvale

moment’s thought, he turned and walked into the villa without

took his non–response as tacit permission and cautiously extended her

loud.

cute. Let me pet

got close, Cloud bared its

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she stumbled

ing with

expression darkened for a split second, her eyes frustration and

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