Chapter 498
On the journey from Khogend to Seldvale, the Fuller couple remained unusually compliant. They neither struggled nor attempted to escape.
They both lanew deep down that neither of them would abandon the other. If they couldn’t escape together, there was no point in running at all.
Kayla successfully completed her task.
Upon returning to the Carrell residence in Seldvale, she didn’t concern herself with where the Fuller couple would be taken. Instead, her first question to the maid at the door was “Has Pete returned?”
“Pete returned not long ago. He’s in the main hall.”
Perfect!
Upon hearing this, Kayla eagerly ran toward the main hall.
Inside the hall, Pete sat leisurely in a foldable chair made of rosewood, sipping tea with an air of refinement and nobility.
Steam curled upward, partially obscuring his features. His hands, holding the teacup, were strikingly pale, yet pronounced veins crisscrossing beneath the skin. He gave off a unique impression of masculinity.
Kayla instinctively softened her footsteps and voice, calling out sweetly, “Pete.“”
Pete looked up with his dark eyes. His sharp nose, faintly smiling lips, and kind gaze exuded warmth. In a gentle tone, he replied, “Kayla.”
She blushed. After that, she bravely approached him and wrapped her arm around his. In a coquettish and playful manner, she said, “Pete, I’ve brought the Fuller couple to you. How do you plan to reward me?”
Pete smiled at her and asked, “What kind of reward does my little cousin want,
hm?
“…“Kayla bit her lip, gathering her courage. “Pete, has the map been deciphered? Are you planning to go there yourself? I want to go with you!”
“Sure,” Pete agreed warmly as he gazed deeply at her.
That was it?
Kayla was overjoyed. She had expected Pete to refuse but was surprised by his willingness to indulge her,
“Thank you,
Pete!”
Her face grew even redder, and her heart bloomed with happiness. She was so elated that she didn’t notice Pete subtly withdrawing his arm as he raised his teacup to take a sip.
Behind the cover of the teacup, the smile in his eyes vanished entirely.
That same day, Pete departed Seldvale with Kayla and the Fuller couple, heading to the location deciphered from the map.
Based on the coordinates, the destination was a remote canyon a thousand miles away, surrounded by uncharted mountains. Further out, connected to an unnamed river and waterfall.
the area was
On the first day of the journey, everything went smoothly. On the second day, their itinerary was leaked. Rumors spread that the real map had fallen into the hands of the Carrell family.
As a result, various factions–both in the open and in the shadows–turned their attention to the Carrell family. Under such circumstances, it didn’t take long for people to discover where Pete had gone.
Pete, seemingly anticipating this, used the Fuller couple as scapegoats, claiming they had seen the map and would act as guides.
After that, he ceased hiding his movements. He even welcomed other parties to follow his team or journey together in their search for the location Indicated on the map
No one could figure out why he did so.
