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I withdrew my cold gaze and looked towards the entrance. Upon seeing it, I was genuinely surprised. I thought I misheard, but I didn''t expect to see someone I knew well stepping into the hall.
The person who entered was Ste White, who had been missing for a long time. Even As''s expression froze slightly.
As I looked at Ste, I felt a bit dazed. Did Ste actually call Navi "dad"?
My mind was spinning rapidly. Initially, As suspected her of being affiliated with the organization, but now it seemed inevitable. Still, how did she get involved with Celine Pierce again?
What kind of existence was she exactly?From N?velDrama.Org.
The atmosphere in the hall immediately became tense. Ste froze when she saw the scene in the hall.
She probably didn''t expect the situation here to be so tense. When her gaze fell on As, her eyes narrowed.
However, when he gazed at her, As was already back to his cold demeanour. The profound gaze on his handsome face was like two sharp des piercing through Ste, causing her to freeze on the spot. She had no idea As would be here.
There was avoidance in her eyes, and her gaze finally settled on my face.
Today, she was dressed in a sleek ck outfit with her hair tied up high in a ponytail. Her makeup was as exquisite as ever, but the slight upward curve of her eyebrows gave her a fierce and icy demeanor.
As''s remained silent and his gaze was fixed on her face. I also stared at her contemptuously, wanting to hear how she would exin.
With a nce at Navi, Ste''s eyes shifted, and she joyfully ran to As. "As! What are you doing here?"
"Honey, this cousin of yours is something! She''s everywhere, and no asion isplete without her. But things have gotten a bitplicated." Before As could speak, I preemptively addressed Ste. "I''m really curious, who is your real father?"
Ste heard what I had said, nced at me with a confused expression, and grinned. "Ms. Chloe!"
"Call me Mrs. Chloe!"
I immediately interrupted her and corrected her.
"Oh? Does that mean you''ve been promoted?" She retorted.
"This position is rightfully mine!" I said domineeringly. "But, Ste, correct me if I''m wrong, isn''t your father Rory White? When did he be Mr. Navi?"
She pursed her lips. "As far as I recall, Miss Chloe... oh, Mrs. As, you''ve had quite a few stepfathers too, haven''t you?"
"... Oh! Stepfather!" I sneered. "It
seems you are associated with al sorts of wicked people. You''re right about one thing: you do know me
well! However, I know my biological
father is Rory White!"
I looked at Ste with a bit of mockery. "So I dare ask, which one of them is your biological father? Oh... and by the way, it seems you borrowed your name too?"
"Insolence!" Navi reprimanded sharply.
I disdainfully looked at Navi. "Aha! Mr. Navi, don''t get all high and mighty. ''Insolence'' is a word you''re not worthy to say. I''ve been polite enough. You''ve imprisoned my father for so many years, so how dare you say those words to me?"
I looked sharply at Navi, strangely feeling much calmer since Ste interrupted us.
"The situation is so dramatic. Someone impersonating me, openly imprisoning my father, and shamelessly trying to negotiate terms here! What a despicable character," I uttered disdainfully.
"Guards!" Navi roared.
"Dad!" Suddenly, Ste eximed while walking to Navi''s side. "Calm down! After all, we''re all family! He''s my cousin!"
Upon hearing Ste''s words, Navi restrained himself. Ste then turned to As, who had remained silent.
"As! I really didn''t expect to see you here!"
"It seems I should be asking you that question," As said, still sitting there leisurely. His gaze toward Ste was unfathomable.
Ste froze for a moment, then quickly spoke, "As! Some things are better exined elsewhere. Since you''re discussing business, won''t disturb you. I''ll be going back to Nocturnia in a few days. Grandfather has always wanted to see you, right? We''lle back then!"
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