Chapter 170

Elara shook her head. "That's not what I meant. I just want to say that, whether or not the divorce goes through, I'm very grateful to you, Uncle Cillian."

"I don't need your gratitude in words," Cillian replied.

Elara looked up, meeting Cillian's deep, penetrating gaze. Unease washed over her, and she quickly averted her eyes.

"Then... what do you want?" she asked.

"Once you've divorced him, I'll