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The Ancient Keep
Inside the study, Nightfrost Knight and Lochlan Knight stood ramrod straight before the desk, neither daring to look at the man exuding a low, oppressive aura.
"What exactly happened?" A chill glinted in Caden Reginald's dark eyes, and his voice was so cold it sent an involuntary shiver through Nightfrost Knight and Lochlan Knight.
If something hadn't come up unexpectedly, he would have been in Aethelburg with his darling by now.
Nightfrost Knight subtly nudged Lochlan Knight, signaling for him to speak first. 'The Master's mood is looking pretty foul,' he thought. 'Better not to walk into the line of fire. I'll let Lochlan take the heat for now.'
Lochlan Knight shot Nightfrost Knight a sideways glare. 'You bastard,' he thought. 'Always pushing me out front whenever there's trouble. Some brother you are.'
He cleared his throat. "Master, the matter with the villa was mostly handled this morning. It won't delay your plans."
