Chapter 1111 Chapter 1110: While this ancient forest was filled with old-growth trees, this particular giant stood apart from all the others. It bore the battle scars of a thousand years’ worth of lightning strikes and storms, but its most remarkable feature was an enormous cavity at ground level, spacious
Chapter 1110 Chapter 1109: Elliana’s voice rang out through the ancient trees. “Show yourself! Who are you, and why did you change your mind the moment you saw those bracelets p> The forest responded with nothing but empty silence. After waiting for what felt like an eternity, Elliana finally turned
Chapter 1109 Chapter 1108: Even someone as legendary and fearsome as Death Thorn had physical limitations that pregnancy imposed on her body. When Elliana spun around to avoid the charging attack of an enormous gray wolf, her balance betrayed her. She lost her footing completely and crashed hard onto the
Chapter 1108 Chapter 1107: “What an impressively perceptive woman you are!” the unseen man called out, his laughter slowly fading away. “To recognize immediately that these wolves are under direct command… You have remarkably keen observation skills and an intelligent mind. I haven’t encountered such a brilliant and beautiful young
Chapter 1107 Chapter 1106: No words passed between them because none were necessary. The fierce, desperate way they clung to each other communicated everything that language could never adequately express. Having both stared into the horrifying possibility of permanent loss of each other, their relationship had evolved beyond a simple
Chapter 1106 Chapter 1105: Jason kept his gaze locked on the pack of predators slowly closing in from all sides. Without taking his eyes off them, he spoke urgently to Taylor. “Get the phone. Call Cole back right now. Tell him exactly what’s happening down here and make sure his
Chapter 1105 Chapter 1104: This was an ancient, untouched forest — filled with massive trees that had been growing for a thousand years, some reaching heights of 150 meters and creating such a dense network of branches overhead that sunlight barely penetrated to the ground below. Looking down from the
Chapter 1104 Chapter 1103: If the mound was man-made, then this forest hid something. But what? And why was their landing zone surrounded by the dead? Lost in thought, Jason frowned at the grisly tableau. Just then, Taylor rolled over, his eyes flickering open and settling on Jason. Still half-asleep,
Chapter 1103 Chapter 1102: And there, just a short distance away, Jason spotted exactly what he had been praying to find. Taylor’s motionless form was resting peacefully on the same cushioning pile of ancient leaves. His arms and legs appeared to be positioned… Normally, his head was still attached to
Chapter 1102 Chapter 1101: Elliana insisted on coming with them. Cole tried his best to talk her out of it. “You’re four months into your pregnancy, Elliana. You need rest, especially after staying awake all night. Please just wait at the hotel p> But Elliana’s resolve was unshakeable. “I can’t
Chapter 1101 Chapter 1100: However, as the reality of the situation sank in for Elliana and Cole, instead of being overwhelmed by sorrow, they found themselves filled with an unexpected surge of hope. The discovery of Jason’s phone at the base of the cliff revealed something remarkable that changed everything.
Chapter 1100 Chapter 1099: Ruben sighed and nodded. “Alright. Let me know what you find.” With that, he turned and left. Once Ruben was gone, Bertram addressed the others still lingering in the room. “Alright, the show’s over. Get back to your business p> The small crowd scattered. Once alone
Chapter 1099 Chapter 1098: More people poured into the room, their faces etched with confusion and alarm. Terrified, Jeff tugged at Bertram’s sleeve. “Dad… What’s wrong with Mom p> “I don’t know,” Bertram muttered, brow creased. “Call the doctor. Now p> The doctor arrived quickly. After a brief check, the
Chapter 1098 Chapter 1097: He exhaled a long, ragged breath. “Take care of yourself once I’m gone. Don’t waste tears on me — give all your love to Jeff. Pretend I never existed p> His words cut as sharply as his stare. Irene’s lips quivered as she whispered, “Jason, are
Chapter 1097 Chapter 1096: Having successfully cornered her with nowhere left to run, Jason decided to push even harder. “That mysterious man who promised to help you eliminate Cole — what exactly did you offer him in exchange for his assistance p> Fear had destroyed her ability to construct believable
Chapter 1096 Chapter 1095: Irene pressed her lips together in a tight line, determined not to utter a single word. Jason’s mouth curved into a smile that held no warmth whatsoever. “So you’re still planning to keep quiet, Mom p> When she continued to maintain her stubborn silence, he deliberately
Chapter 1095 Chapter 1094: When Irene noticed there was no private helicopter anywhere in sight, and none of Jason’s usual security team was visible, her bewilderment only grew deeper. “Jason, what are you doing up there all by yourself? Where did all your men go? And where’s your private jet
Chapter 1094 Chapter 1093: Of course, Irene already knew about Taylor’s death. Taylor wasn’t her child, so his death meant absolutely nothing to her beyond the fact that her plan had failed once again. She felt no sadness, only irritation at the waste. But she doctored her expression into pure
Chapter 1093 Chapter 1092: Jason’s words cut through the haze of Cole’s grief. Jason was right. There would be time to mourn later, but right now, they had work to do. Cole slowly forced himself to look away from the sky and began walking toward the waiting helicopter with mechanical,
Chapter 1092 Chapter 1091: Within moments, only Cole and Elliana were left standing on the desolate clifftop. The phone connection to Miguel had been severed when the device plummeted into the darkness below. The wind roared across the rocky peak, whipping Cole’s and Elliana’s hair and clothes around them like