Chapter 1890 Testing His Patience

• One hour later, their vehicle rolled to a halt at the edge of a bamboo grove, the low purr of engines dying beneath whispering leaves. Ahead, Trevet Family Guards—grim in midnight uniforms—blocked the narrow track.
• "Stay in the car," Finnegan told Emmy and Grace, voice soft yet brooking no argument.
• He pushed the door open and stepped out, gravel crunching under polished shoes as he moved toward the cordon.