Chapter 477:

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Kellan took the pills silently, swallowing them without a word, his expression remote. Ferdinand took in his pale face, the tightened jaw, and the barely concealed pain lingering in his eyes as Kellan sank onto the sofa.

“The weather feels like a damp blanket.”

The humidity was so thick that it seemed to press down on everything, even Kellan’s mood. His throbbing headache drummed steadily in his temples, mirroring the relentless heaviness in the air.

Across from him, Ferdinand’s expression was a mixture of exasperation and humor as he shook his head.

officially lost your marbles.” After handing Kellan a bottle of painkillers, he paused with sudden realization. “Wait. Don’t tell me…

as he convinced himself he was

by the floor-to-ceiling window, seemed cloaked in shadow despite the golden light spilling over the city outside. He gave a faint sigh,

had already left its mark,

not care

connection that went deeper. Could that have happened if she’d felt nothing at all? After all, she had so many admirers. She could have found another man easily if she wanted, but she didn’t. And yet, she was acting

all just a game

thoughts a chaotic storm that only worsened the throbbing in his head. He lowered his eyes, concealing his expression beneath a

oblivious or

But you need to stir her emotions, get Ms. Clarke to actually show her cards.” Kellan’s eyes closed as he replied, voice low and cold, “Your approach is useless. She

dismissive sigh. “Then maybe you weren’t pressing hard enough?” The morning light streamed in from one side of the room, bright against the thick shadows cast by blackout curtains on the other. Even Ferdinand’s voice carried a note of weariness as he continued, “Why not give it one last shot?

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