Chapter 223: The Day of the Auction
The others who heard Irene’s description couldn’t tell if she was exaggerating or not, but one thing was certain: this woman had been captivated by that man! Even if there was nothing between them, Irene was already mesmerized by him. Only a fool would fail to notice the admiration on her face when she spoke about him. Moreover, this came from a woman renowned for her cold personality and indifference toward the opposite sex.
"Oh my, is Irene finally interested in a man? This is wonderful news! I thought I’d have to wait until I was old and gray for her to show interest in someone," Madam Elene thought to herself.
When Irene returned from the Everlasting Silent Forest, Elene could sense something different about her daughter. As a woman, her instincts told her that Irene was hiding something. At that moment, she couldn’t dismiss the possibility that Irene might have met someone while she was trapped in the Everlasting Silent Forest. In fact, she even considered the chance that Irene might have some connection with Aldrey from the Flamcrest family, who had disappeared at the same time as her and returned simultaneously.
However, when she looked at her daughter now, she was certain that Irene was interested in this man named Aldrian. Was he also trapped in the Everlasting Silent Forest with Irene? She could only speculate.
"Did this man tell you anything about what he’s done over the past years or anything related to his past?" Hector asked again.
"He shared parts of his story with me. He didn’t tell me about his origin but from what he said, he was just a wandering cultivator, traveling through various territories. There’s nothing remarkable about his past; he seems like a simple man who hasn’t caused any major disturbances. But I can’t confirm if that’s the truth," Irene replied, touching her chin as if deep in thought.
She had no intention of revealing the full truth about Aldrian to anyone—not until the time was right to present him as her son.
She also remained wary of the First Prince, knowing how clever and brilliant Hector was. If she talked too much and accidentally revealed something that hinted at Aldrian’s connection to her, it could cause significant trouble for her, her family, and Aldrian himself.
"Do you know where he is right now?" Hector asked.