Chapter 41: Web of Deceit
A thick silence lingered in the hall, stretched taut with unspoken agreements and hidden motives. The dim candlelight flickered, casting long, shifting shadows across the room—as if the very walls bore witness to the treacherous conversation unfolding within.
Xiao Yang finally leaned forward, his fingers tracing the rim of his untouched teacup. His voice was calm, yet beneath it lay a steely resolve.
> “First, let us conclude matters regarding Xiao Chen.”
Luo Xuan’s smirk deepened, his gaze sharpening. He already knew where this was headed.
Xiao Yang’s expression remained unreadable as he continued.
> “In your letter, you mentioned an old acquaintance who would handle him.”
Luo Xuan let out a quiet chuckle, his fingers tapping against the armrest.
> “Kaelin Darkhaven.”
The name settled into the air like a whispered omen.