Chapter 1079 Metal

Clark had envisioned a peaceful vacation with Jade—perhaps even a future where they settled down together, building a life beyond the chaos that had long dictated his existence.

The thought of having children with her had even crossed his mind, a rare glimpse of normalcy in a life where power and conflict reigned supreme.

But fate was a cruel storyteller, never content to let happy endings come without a price.

All good plans, no matter how carefully crafted, were bound to face obstacles.

That night, as Clark drifted into a deep slumber, the sensation of warmth and security surrounding him, a voice slithered into his dreams, seductive yet laced with undeniable malice.

"Well, well, well… I finally sensed a ripple in reality, and look what I found—new food."

His subconscious jolted in warning. The voice was feminine, rich with amusement, but behind its playful tone lurked something ancient and insatiable.

Before Clark could react—