"How is that possible? Am I the type to randomly harm flowers and plants? This peach blossom was gifted by someone."
Quinn genuinely suggested, "Sis-in-law, you might as well be a bit reckless; really, at worst we’ll pay for their peach tree, which is nothing compared to paying for people."
Raina North didn’t notice Quinn’s complicated expression as she fiddled with the peach blossom branch in her hands: "This was sent to me by a little monk as entrusted by Master Clarion."
Quinn was instantly stunned, unable to resist saying, "Sis-in-law, have you reached the point where not even the great monks escape your charm?"
Raina felt the vein on her temple twitching and couldn’t bear it any longer, so she slapped him: "Shut your trap, what nonsense are you talking about? Am I that kind of person?"
Quinn thought to himself, you totally are, aren’t you?
If it weren’t for this unexpected event, revealing Raina’s alter ego in The Umbral Zone, how would he know she was so formidable, causing trouble for so many people?
What’s even more shocking is, despite knowing Raina has caused such trouble for so many, Elias still has unwavering affection for her.
To achieve such a feat, is that just any ordinary heartthrob? It’s clearly the king of heartthrobs, the supreme king. Chapters first released on NoveIꜰire.net
But due to Raina’s overwhelming influence, he dared not voice these thoughts, only letting them simmer inside with resentment.
Raina kept fiddling with the peach blossom branch in her hands: "This branch is beautiful, but Master Clarion couldn’t have gifted it just because it’s pretty, there must be a deeper meaning."
Raina was perplexed, seeing Elias Hawthorne, her eyes lit up: "Elias, help me think, what do you think Master means?"
When the girl raised her head, looking at him with sparkling eyes, Elias felt his heart’s softest spot being hit hard, the surge of anger within him completely dissipated.
His voice slightly hoarse, he asked, "What did you just do?"
Raina tilted her head, thinking: "I didn’t do anything, at most I expressed admiration for the Master. No way the Master gifted me a flower just because of that, right? No way, with Master Clarion’s reputation, he’s heard so many praises over the years, could he care about my words of admiration?"
Elias frowned; from Raina’s few words, he couldn’t guess Master Clarion’s intentions either.
Quinn couldn’t help but snort: "I bet it wasn’t just admiration; the Master praised you as a great philanthropist."
"I am a great philanthropist." Raina asserted confidently, suddenly realizing: "Wait, how do you know what was said between me and the Master?"
"I obviously..." Quinn’s eyes darted: "I obviously made it up. Right, Elias?"
Quinn frantically pleaded Elias for help with his eyes.
Unfortunately, it was of no use, as Elias didn’t even glance at him.
"Hehe." Raina sneered: "Making things up? Your mouth sure does make things up, come on, make up something else for me to hear."
Quinn shivered, intimidated by Raina’s smile.
Emma, how terrifying, she’s on par with their boss.
No wonder these two are a couple.
"Hmm?" Raina’s nasal tone lifted, carrying a threat.
"Um, I know what the Master means now!"
"What does he mean?" Raina’s eyes narrowed slightly in a threatening manner: "Speak clearly, if you’re right, I’ll let the stalking matter slide; if you’re wrong, I’ll settle both old and new scores. Guaranteed to rip off your skin!"