Chapter 59

As Miranda arrived at Terre Verde Mansion, she was met with chaos. Soldiers were rushing to and fro, their voices raised in a cacophony of panic. Despite her urge to enter the mansion, Miranda hesitated, aware of the potential consequences. If she stepped foot inside those gates, there was no guarantee she would emerge unscathed.

"Who's there?" shouted the guards at the gate, their eyes scanning the darkness for any sign of movement. Miranda swiftly darted into the nearby bushes, holding her breath as the guards approached the spot where she had been standing.

Two guards, swords at the ready, cautiously emerged from the gate. When they failed to find anyone, they turned to each other, their voices hushed.

"I told you there's no one here; you're exaggerating things," one guard said, sheathing his sword.