The Valkyrie Returns and Slays (Raven)

Chapter 428

Chapter 428 Are You Threatening Me?

After a while, Raven was escorted through the Ortega family's grand gates by the butler, who led her straight into Estella's study.

Inside the study, Raven gently placed Benedict, whom she was holding, onto the sofa. Then, she turned to Estella and spoke directly, cutting to the chase. "Miss Ortega, you didn't invite me here just to thank me for saving Helena, did you?"

Estella showed a faint smile.

She leisurely poured a cup of coffee for Raven before speaking with a smile, "Miss Valor, you don't seem like someone from the Sunset Empire. May I ask which country you're from?"

Raven glanced indifferently at the mug placed before her but didn't touch it. Instead, she looked directly at Estella and replied, "What does where I'm from have to do with why you called me here, Miss Ortega?"

For a brief moment, Estella's expression froze.

She had intended to probe Raven's background cautiously, but she hadn't expected such a blunt and uncooperative

response.

However, her composure quickly returned as she said, "I believe you're a smart woman, Miss Valor, so I'll get straight to the point."

the Sunset Empire, and even let you take the Ortega name. That's not something I offer to just anyone. Stay loyal to me, and I

was the ultimate gift. She

aback, clearly not expecting

room seemed to grow colder, her sharp gaze cutting through the air like a blade. "Miss Valor, I'm offering you such favorable terms because I hold you in high regard. But your refusal-are

unfazed by Estella's overbearing

and asked in an even

only doing this for your benefit, Miss

smile curling at the corners of her lips. "Your

seat, walked to

looked outside, where a crowd

and the short, stout doctor she had confronted

other doctors, some shouting slogans, demanding that Raven apologize and leave

a few

reputation and drive you out of the medical community," she continued, her tone laced with mock concern. "You're all alone now. How do you plan to stand against

sighed softly, her voice taking on a coaxing tone. "Miss Valor, I truly admire your talent. I don't want to see you leave

you will begin. Surely, you wouldn't want these troublemakers barging in, smearing your name, and humiliating you in front of

finished speaking, her gaze