Chapter 18

  Jaden picked up Stark’s sandals, lying recklessly at the foot of the king sized bed, and set it carefully in a corner of the room.

  He went on to arrange Stark’s weapons on the wall, and from the corner of his eyes, he spotted the edge of a white envelope peeping below a pillow on the roughly laid bed.

  “What’s that?” Vincent asked.

  Curiosity took the better of Jaden, and he walked forward to pick the envelope. He didn’t bother to open the seal, but tore the envelope and brought out the neatly folded letter. His eyes began to slowly widen in surprise while reading the content of the letter; Stark had written a letter of resignation.

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  “Why would I try to contest for the councillor position?” Minerva asked, feeling tensed.

  Kairo stood up, and walked aimlessly through the room, with his back turned at Minerva; who was currently filled with curiosity and minimal anger. He swiftly turned, using the tip of his shoe to slide on the floor; paved with smooth marble.