Chapter 5567 The Slander
- At Level Eight, in the Celestial-King Palace, Onneas—overlord of the Fourth Hall—paced beneath crystal vaulting that glittered like cages of starlight. Every measured step echoed her determination to find a way to pull Jared back from peril.
- Isabel burst through the chamber doors, breath quick, fists tight around her skirts. "Ms. Dusko, Enaricus has arrived with a full escort. They're already standing at the main gate. Shall I allow them inside?"
- "What does he want?" Onneas asked, her voice colder than the polished marble underfoot.