Sylvia's POV:

My heart tightened. I sprang to my feet and asked, "What happened?"

Blair scowled and said in a heavy voice, "I received a notice ten minutes ago that Rufus has encountered a riot during the meeting. My mission to go out has been postponed. I have to lead the army to subdue the riot right now."

When I heard this news, I felt like my head was about to explode. "What about Rufus? How is he? Is he hurt? Why did this turmoil happen? Was it because of the black witches or the vampires?"

I was so agitated that I was ready to charge out instantly. Blair grabbed my arm and said, "Calm down, Sylvia. Rufus is fine. Neither the vampires, nor the black witches are involved. I think this riot was incited by an elder of the royal family. He wanted to strike a direct blow to Rufus, because his interests would be damaged if the meeting went smoothly." sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Relief coursed through me when I heard this, but worry about Rufus still plagued me. "What about Rufus? Where is he now? Are you absolutely certain that he is unhurt?"

Blair's face darkened further. He glared at me and said in annoyance, "Rufus really is fine. You'd better focus on our plan."

turned to ask him, now beginning to worry about

softened. "It will be fine. When I finish suppressing the riot, I'll sneak you out of the capital city

ahead with your

phone. They only mentioned that a few soldiers were injured. There was no mentioning of

side, I lay down on the sofa to rest. I hadn't slept well last night. As soon as I drifted

my side. I stood up

saw that my name was

to say, it must be Blair who

to its original spot between the cushions as I comforted myself that Blair was just sick. Once I found my mother's inheritance

ticked by, I dozed off again. Suddenly, my phone rang, startling me awake.

answered. Both Flora and I had been busy over the past several days and we hadn't got a chance to talk at

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