Chapter 274: Meeting Grandfather
The carriage came to a stop, and a person stepped down. Those who saw him instantly recognized who he was: Grand Duke Rivas, the most influential figure in the northwestern region of the Doria Empire. He was on his way to the imperial family after receiving information from Emperor Durand that he had concluded his business with Irene. However, he halted his journey when he sensed a familiar presence—Eleine’s presence—coming from Aldrian’s group.
Another carriage behind his own came to a stop, and two people stepped down from it.
"Is there a problem, my friend?" one of them asked.
"I think I sense an acquaintance. I’m going to meet her," Grand Duke Rivas replied before quickly approaching Aldrian’s group. His attire and reputation immediately drew the attention of those nearby, including Aldrian’s group.
Eleine, sensing someone approaching them, turned toward the source of the commotion and widened her eyes. Seeing Grand Duke Rivas drawing closer made her heart nearly leap out of her chest.
"Why is the Grand Duke here?!" she thought, panic setting in. She wanted to hide, but it was impossible now that he was so close.
Aldrian also watched as Grand Duke Rivas approached.
"Oh, Grand Duke Rivas. To think we’d meet in this place," he thought. He then stepped forward, positioning himself in front of Eleine to shield her.
"Relax, Eleine. You don’t have to say anything. Let me handle this," Aldrian said through a voice transmission, reassuring her.
Hearing Aldrian’s reassurance, Eleine felt a sense of security and tried to steady herself. However, she still used Aldrian’s body to shield her face from the approaching Grand Duke Rivas.
When Grand Duke Rivas was about ten meters away from Aldrian, he stopped and narrowed his eyes at Aldrian. His gaze briefly shifted to Eleine, standing behind Aldrian. He was certain it was her—the same Eleine he had seen in Ilyon Town, accompanied by Xin Haotian at the time.