When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Unlock the content CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE Winona smiled. "It's a good thing. It'll make things easier when we're out and about. We'll just tell him we're going to check on our junior guild member Prince Rafael, or are bringing him something, and Sage Everett won't have any objections." They all grumbled about their martial uncle, but deep down, they all knew that Everett genuinely cared for the Pathfinders Guild. His vast estate spanned all of Starhaven, and he 1/2 Chapter 989 Chapter 989 +25 BONUS After dinner, Dominic and Rafael spent a long ttalking in the study. Carissa had originally wanted to listen in, but her grandfather told her it was a conversation for men, so it wouldn't be appropriate for her to be there. Reluctantly, she agreed and left, heading off to find Winona and Kyle.

During the meal that evening, Everett had announced he would be returning to Meadow Ridge. He insisted that the others should return with him, especially Kyle. He had scolded him for staying at Hell Monarch Estate, saying that the place was overcrowded with visitors, disrupting the peace.

In reality, most of the people coming to visit Kyle were well-known scholars and artists of the court. However, Everett had said that the more connected to court someone was, the less they should be involved with them. He didn't want Rafael getting dragged into unnecessary trouble, so he ordered them to leave Hell Monarch Estate at once.

Winona privately said that Everett was being two-faced. When he needed them, he would call them and boss them around. But once the job was done, he acted like they were a burden and couldn't wait to get rid of them. Winona never spoke ill of others, except when it cto Everett. Even then, she wouldn't dare say it to his face. "Are you really leaving?" Carissa asked softly, leaning her head against Winona's shoulder "Can't you stay a little longer?" "We have to go. Sage Everett's orders are clear," Winona said, affectionately ruffling Carissa's hair. "But we shouldn't stay much longer anyway. Sage Adrian doesn't like us visiting you too often. After all, we're from the martial arts world. Too many of us being in Hell Monarch Estate would cause trouble for you." "I don't think it's a problem. I like having all of you around me. Let Sage Everett go back on his own," Carissa mumbled.

Winona chuckled. "Don't say that too loudly. If he hears that, you'll be punished." Carissa raised her head and adjusted her hairpin. "He won't punishhere. He dotes on Raf like there's no tomorrow." Kyle laughed. "That's true. He's never said a harsh word to you here." Winona smiled. “It's a good thing. It'll make things easier when we're out and about. We'll just tell him we're going to check on our junior guild member Prince Rafael, or are bringing him something, and Sage Everett won't have any objections." They all grumbled about their martial uncle, but deep down, they all knew that Everett genuinely cared for the Pathfinders Guild. His vast estate spanned all of Starhaven, and he 1/2 Chapter 980 +25 BONUS had a bunch of martial nieces and nephews who never seemed to make things easy for him.

No matter how reluctant they were, the next day, they had no choice but to say their goodbyes.

Dominic and Cindy would stay for another day or two. Dominic wanted to see Leona and to find out if that useless daughter of his would cby to pay a visit.

Leona had learned early on that Cindy had been staying at Hell Monarch Estate after arriving in the capital. However, Carissa had been busy and was not home, so Leona hadn't been able to visit.

The next morning, Leona woke up early. She went back to Hartstone Estate to see her mom, asking her to cwith her to Hell Monarch Estate.

When Heather saw her daughter, she threw herself into her arms and cried uncontrollably, "Your dad's gone. Why did he leave? He took all the family's money with him. He doesn't wantanymore." Leona froze in shock. "Gone? What do you mean?"

Heather had been panicking for days, her mind racing with endless fear and worry. The more she speculated, the more terrified she became. Now that she saw her daughter, she completely broke down.. "He's gone! He cback for a day or two, then left again. I didn't dare tell anyone... What on earth did your dad do? Does he not want the title of prince anymore? What is he thinking?" Leona had once been indecisive like her mom, but after all she had gone through, and with Alana and Leah by her side, she had grown stronger. She instantly realized something was terribly wrong.

With a grave expression, she said, "Mom, just act like you don't know anything. If anyone asks, say Dad told you he's gone off on a journey."

However, Heather was too consumed by her own panic and sorrow to notice anything else) "But... but he took all the silver, the En.

banknotes-everything! He withdrew all the money from the accounts. He left us with nothing! What are we going to do now?" Knowing this was serious, Leona immediately grabbed her mother's hand. "Con. We're going to see Grandpa and Cari.

"No!" Heather quickly pulled her hand away, retreating to the side of the table and shaking her head in a panic. "I can't go! Your grandpa will kill me!"