Chapter 1072

"Sorry, Nerissa. I keep breaking my promises to you, again and again," Felix said.

Inside the courtyard, Nerissa sat beside Felix, gently shaking her head. "Don't say that. The royal family is watching from the shadows. Until this crisis is resolved, we won't have a moment of peace.

Felix knew how understanding she was. He reached out and brushed her cheek, his gaze full of warmth.

"By the way, still no news from Westley?"

"Yeah. He's probably dead by now."

Her words were blunt, but after nearly two years without any news, death was the most likely reality.

Fortunately, Felix had emerged as her husband, or Westley, the patriarch of the Xavier family, would have been unable to hold his position any longer. However, with the royal family problem still unresolved, there was still an uneasy sense of impending disaster.

"Felix, your first guest has arrived."

From outside, Deborah's voice came through.

Felix rose, bringing Nerissa along. Since he was now in open conflict with the royal family, he had to keep his loved one close who knew when desperation might drive them to reckless action?

Even now, ten late-stage Transcendent Realm experts were stationed around the courtyard, eager to be part of his protection detail. After all, the payment was an Ascension Pill every two months-six pills a year. Who wouldn't be tempted?

those without powerful

step out was Nala-meaning the

Nala in advance. Whether she wanted to use this as a chance to negotiate with her family was

duel against Howie, the royal family was sure to have their eyes on her.

claim to have deep feelings for Nala, but they had known each other for a long time, and she had helped him more than once. If she was in danger, he couldn't just turn a blind

greeted him

completely different person. Aside from another breakthrough in

the head of the Hughman

her rise to leadership

the ingredients our Hughman family has gathered. Enough

suppression from the Yorker family for

fact that they managed to preserve even

"Laura, check the inventory."

far away, Laura walked over and began her

days, people were eager to curry favor with her.

her status

Felix's

former family members now humbled themselves

"Nala, we meet again."

encounter in the capital. It brought back

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