?Chapter 509:
He’d wandered in off the street before, but today brought a surprise. He showed up scrubbed clean, and though his outfit remained simple, every piece was tidy, giving him the quiet dignity of a mansion valet.
Elliana looked them over and gave a small nod, content with their efforts. “Alright. Get to work,” she said, sinking into the sofa and letting her eyes drift shut.
The four beamed as they realized their makeover had passed.
Heather dashed straight for the kitchen. Kieran grabbed a mop and got to work on the floors. Damian made his way to the gate, keeping watch. Clifton, hands folded behind his back, strolled around like a head butler inspecting every detail.
While Regal Grove no longer hummed with the same life it had in Cole’s time, no one could question the quality of the staff now. They had world-ss martial artists handling security, and an infamous assassin in charge of the meals.
Trust came easily to Elliana with such a crew in ce, and she soon slipped into a peaceful nap.
By evening, Jason returned to Ublento from Podgend. The private ne came to a smooth stop on the private airstrip that was carved into the Evans family’s sprawling estate.
Jason had spent hours scouring Podgend for Elliana, only to hear—right as exhaustion set in—that she’d somehow made it home. Shock rippled through him. He couldn’t understand how she’d managed that dangerous journey alone, especially after nightfall.
As the jet doors opened, a worn-out Jason stepped onto the tarmac. Just as he was about to head for the house, Trinity stepped out from the shadows of a nearby tree.
A radiant smile lit up Trinity’s face as she hurried over. “You’re finally back, Jason!”
Jason simply nodded. “Trinity, what brings you out here?”
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Trying to steady her nerves, she clung to her smile, though a shy glimmer danced in her gaze. “Word got around that you’d be home tonight. I wanted to see you. Everyone’s still reeling from what happened to Cole in Podgend—the ambush. When I heard you’d been hurt, I couldn’t stop worrying.”
Jason’s lips curled into a reassuring smile. “I’m alright. Let’s head inside.”
Without waiting for her answer, he started toward the house.
“Jason!” Trinity shouted, her voice ringing out.
They had just passed each other, forcing Jason to stop and turn. It was then that he noticed something about Trinity had changed. She was dressed in a white gown with soft makeup that framed her features. It was obvious she had taken the time to dress up. A timid glint lit up her eyes the moment they met his. With a faint crease forming on his brow, he asked, “Is something bothering you?”
Biting her lower lip, Trinity looked away for a second, struggling to keep herposure. She had always worn a mask of cool indifference, enjoying the attention of admirers without ever returning their interest. But now, the idea of confessing her feelings, despite the insincerity of it all, left her feeling exposed and uneasy.
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