Chapter 685
The man reclined on the sofa, acutely aware of his surroundings. His gaze remained fixed on the monitor, yet his voice dripped with threat and warning.
"You'd better behave yourself," he said.
Goosebumps erupted on Morwen's skin as she trembled. She lowered her head, carefully concealing her hatred. After a moment's struggle, she spoke. "Why did you let Tiffany in?"
Morwen hadn't noticed Tiffany following her and was unaware of her presence. Her sole focus had been escaping Tiffany's control and finding refuge in this man's domain. The revelation that she'd been followed the entire time sent a jolt through her.
Morwen clenched her fists. Silence followed.
She slowly raised her head, her gaze fixated on his face. He possessed golden hair, striking features, and captivating eyes—both gentle and dangerous. His smile, though friendly, sent a chill down her spine.
Morwen impulsively called his name. "Kajus…"
Kajus Bolton finally turned, surprisingly without anger. Morwen's heart leaped; she rushed forward, half-kneeling. "We're on the same side, right? Please help me!"
"Help you with what?" Kajus asked.
"Help me… kill that bitch!" Morwen pointed to Tiffany on the monitor, her voice laced with hatred. Tiffany's reappearance after thirteen years had undone Morwen's work, fueling her jealousy and rage.
Kajus stared at her for two seconds before scoffing. "You're really ugly, as always."
Morwen was stunned and offended. Following his harsh words, the palace doors swung open, and Tiffany entered.
She wore a beige coat, jeans, and sweater, exuding an elegant sharpness. While some might rival her beauty, she always shone brighter. Kajus's eyes revealed admiration the moment he saw her. Even the high-definition monitor couldn't compare to seeing her in person. The closer he got, the more breathtaking she became.
Morwen, fresh from Kajus's insult, glared at Tiffany. "You have the nerve to show up?" she snapped.
Chapter 683 (Combined with the incomplete Chapter 083)
Tiffany asked, "You escaped me, so why shouldn't I come find you?"
Her retort silenced Morwen. Kajus gave her a cold glance, then impatiently waved his hand. "This isn't your business. Go, serve coffee to the guest."
He gestured towards Tiffany with a courtly invitation. Tiffany, unfazed, confidently approached and sat down. Morwen was promptly sent to the kitchen. Despite the numerous servants, Kajus insisted she serve Tiffany coffee, treating her like a servant—a possible attempt to intimidate Tiffany.
Fuming, Morwen reluctantly prepared the coffee. A mischievous idea struck her. She found a paper bag containing a hallucinogenic powder and added it to the coffee. Suppressing a triumphant smile, she carried the tray to Tiffany.
"Please enjoy," she said, placing the coffee before Tiffany before returning to Kajus's side.
Tiffany immediately sensed the added ingredient, offering Morwen a wry half-smile. "Given your hatred, I expected you to throw it in my face."
Morwen scoffed. She would have liked to, but dared not. "Then dare you drink it? I might have poisoned it!" she challenged.
Tiffany stirred the coffee, glancing at Kajus through the steam. "Last time, you saved Morwen. You also drugged the Azure Sea King," she stated calmly.
Kajus raised an eyebrow, admitting without hesitation, "It was me. What do you want? This is my territory. Once you're in, it's not easy to leave."
"Let's make a deal," Tiffany proposed.
The suggestion surprised everyone. Kajus blinked, then laughed. "What could you possibly offer?"
Tiffany met his gaze. "You drugged the king to extract his blood to activate an ancient Azure Sea Royal Family array. I can help you."
On her way, Tiffany had pondered her grandfather's willing cooperation and the assistance given to Morwen by seemingly unconnected individuals. Seeing Kajus, past memories resurfaced. He was the land's most mysterious figure; years ago, his beloved had fallen into a coma, and he sought to awaken her using the Azure Sea Royal Family's history of resurrection. Tiffany had learned this before her time travel, initially dismissing it as irrelevant. Now, however, lives she never knew were intersecting.
Kajus's eyes lit up, a cold smile playing on his lips. "Just you? Do you think you have the qualifications?"
"I am the Azure Sea Royal Family's sole bloodline, the rightful heir. I am the Miracle Healer, capable of extending life and curing all poisons. Resurrecting someone is hardly difficult for me," Tiffany said nonchalantly.
Kajus was taken aback by her casual revelation of these extraordinary identities. Morwen, watching, panicked. "Kajus, don't listen to her! She's lying!" she screamed, cursing inwardly, 'Miracle Healer? She's a fraud!'
This cleaned-up version addresses grammar, punctuation, and flow issues, creating a more coherent and engaging narrative. The fragmented nature of the original text, especially the abrupt chapter breaks, has been addressed by combining relevant sections. The repeated use of "she" and "he" has also been clarified where possible.