Chapter 244: Annora’s Secret
Adeline stared at Edward, her heart pounding in her chest. His stormy grey eyes were sharp, watching her every move like a predator who had finally cornered his prey. The weight of the oath she had just sworn pressed down on her. The deal was done. There was no turning back now.
She forced a smile, but it felt hollow even to her. "Once I solve my problems, I will become the Saintess." The words had left her lips, it was done now... There was no going back now.
Edward leaned back in his chair, a smirk tugging at the corners of his lips. "’Once you solve your problems’—how vague." He rested his chin on his hand. "I see what you did there, Adeline. You left yourself room to wiggle out of it. But don’t think you can escape me. I have my ways."
"Oh my, I had no such intentions." She said with utter disdain. She was already considering the outcomes, if he tried to push her, she would kill him. There is no space to argue. If one of them is dead, would the oath still stand? Hah.
he didn’t have the luxury of refusing him.
Right now, he was the only person with any real information.
Who else could she turn to? Her father? He had an extensive intelligence network, but even he couldn’t find Annora when she went into hiding. If he had been able to, things would have been different long ago. No, Edward was her best bet, even if she hated relying on him.
She swallowed her pride and took a seat when he gestured for her to do so. She didn’t want to, but arguing was pointless.
She fixed him with a sharp glare. "Fine. You got what you wanted. Now tell me—who is backing Annora?"
Edward stretched his arms lazily before shrugging. "I don’t know."
Adeline’s fingers dug into her dress. "You—!"