Chapter 227

Their eyes met for only a brief moment, yet Elara instantly understood what he meant.

Sebastian said, his tone uncommonly gentle, "The kindness the Valerius family—and Helena in particular—once showed me is something I have always kept in my heart. If there ever comes a day when I can repay it, I will not be stingy."

Then his tone shifted, firm and precise. "However, that repayment should not—and