Chapter 167

When Julian saw Alistair, his scowl deepened.

"Got it. I'll go over right away," he said in a deep voice.

After Julian left, Alistair looked at Elara with a smile that didn't reach his eyes. "How did you manage to escape?"

"Dad, what are you talking about? I don't understand," Elara replied, her face displaying apparent confusion as if she genuinely didn't know.

Alistair sneered, his eyes growing