Chapter 682

Outside the manor gates, the carriage had already been prepared.

The coachman stood respectfully beside it and bowed the moment Oriana approached.

Just as she was about to step inside, though, something suddenly felt off.

She glanced instinctively toward the side of the carriage.

Normally, Thaddeus would already be there waiting with account ledgers or workshop sketches tucked beneath one arm.

Tod