Chapter 148 A Special Bloodline

• Elara stood paralyzed as they reached Ellis Graves' mansion. The estate was magnificent, a luxurious building rising from a secluded place, surrounded by the dense forest. A heavy, ringing silence hung over the grounds, broken only by the frantic chirping of birds. Armed guards stood at every corner. The man gestured her inside, ushering her into a luxurious living room.
• “What can I offer you?” A woman stepped forward, as soon as she walked in, her hands folded politely. Elara shook her head, her fingers twisting in the fabric of her skirt.
• “Nothing, I'm okay,” she forced a smile. The lady’s eyes lingered as if to probe further, but the heavy thud of footsteps announced Ellis Graves. He had traded his sharp suit for casual attire. The lady bowed low and vanished. Elara scrambled to her feet.