Gabriel inhaled a deep breath upon hearing Adrian’s remark.

Gabriel asked, “So, you said Wyvern Peak will protect me. Is your promise still valid, Legate? If Chase finds out that I told you, he’ll surely kill me.”

Adrian stood up and said, “Take your family, relatives, and money to Swallowston. Half of Southrive’s areas are guarded by Wyvern Peak. Chase won’t be able to kill you there.”

“Thank you, sir. Umm… I shall make a move then.”

Upon saying that, Gabriel hastily stood up and ran home to pack. Today was the day that his life had changed so drastically.

Adrian stood up after Gabriel and the others were gone. Shirley grabbed his arm and asked anxiously, “Sir, how’s my mother? Did you find her?”

Adrian answered, “Don’t worry. My people have already picked her up and she’s on the way here. She should be home in about an hour.”

“Thank goodness.”

Shirley was relieved. Suddenly, she was struck by an idea and muttered, “There’s still another hour. That’s plenty of time.”

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