Chapter 611:

Since childhood, she had witnessed Kolton bend the world to his will. When a classmate dared to cross her back then, that entire family had vanished from Wront without a trace. Now, with Maia in the crosshairs, the outcome would be no different.

Whatever grievance had once twisted her expression was gone. As she exited the study, a quiet smirk replaced it — calm, confident, victorious.

Minutes later, Claudius stepped into the room.

His gaze landed on his father, who was already watching him with a look as hard as stone.

A lump formed in Claudius’ throat. “You called for me, Dad?”

Kolton didn’t answer immediately. He simply narrowed his eyes and motioned for Claudius to step closer. “So, you attended Maia’s birthday celebration yesterday?”

as if making casual conversation, but the underlying weight was unmistakable.

brought three gifts for her… and

seemed to shrink for

bringing it up, he clearly

“There aren’t many who can compete

“From what we’ve gathered, they’re likely not from

With slow, deliberate steps, he

mind — your

it… but if Maia…” he said, weighing his words carefully. If

“That’s enough. I’m tired.” He

he’d crafted in advance stayed locked in his mind, unspoken and unused. Silence settled over

endlessly, thick with quiet tension. It reminded him of the hush that falls right before a violent storm. A heavy breath escaped him. Maia wasn’t just clever — she

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