Chapter 878
“So, how would you like to discuss this? Perhaps like this?” Helena purred as she placed her index finger on Felix’s forehead.
Felix immediately felt his Dragonspine trembling, responding to whatever trick she was pulling. He struggled internally, unsure how to react to Helena’s technique since he needed to fake his response.
Deciding to maintain his lustful persona, Felix widened his eyes and feigned an expression of ecstasy while muttering suggestive nonsense. From the corner of his eye, he noticed Helena returning to her seat, clearly satisfied with the effect of her power.
She said, “I didn’t want to use my abilities on you, but you were too eager. No one tries to seduce someone on their first meeting, though this works out well–now you won’t be able to stay away from me.”
Felix’s overeagerness actually matched his supposed identity perfectly. As Reagan’s illegitimate son, why would he need to think twice about anything in Astoria? Getting whatever he wanted would be natural for someone of his status.
Several days later, Felix was helping Helena load shopping bags into the trunk of her car in an underground parking garage. He asked, “Darling, can we start my restaurant franchise plan now?
“Your food is amazing–we’ll make a fortune worldwide. My dad always says “‘m useless, but this will definitely impress him.”
Four days had passed, and Felix was growing impatient. However, he sensed several presences lurking nearby, likely Westerio Order’s elite guards, so he could not risk any rash moves. Otherwise, he would have already used his small flute to abduct Helena.
“Oh, what’s the rush? I still have some business to finish here. Can’t you just keep me company?” Helena pouted playfully.
Felix forced himself to appear charmed. “Alright, alright! Whatever you say!”
Another week passed, and while Felix still had not found the perfect opportunity to abduct Helena, his patience was not entirely wasted.
On multiple occasions, during Helena’s flirtatious finger–pointing spells during which he pretended to indulge in wild fantasies–she would casually discuss matters with Jesse, unaware that Felix was listening in.
As Felix suspected, Helena was working closely with the Westerio Order. Their collaboration was advancing rapidly, and once they consolidated control, they would become an incredibly
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dangerous force. The scale of their operations alone made them a formidable opponent.
Felix announced, “Darling, my dad’s here, and he wants to see me. Promise me you’H behave while I’m gone, okay?”
After nearly two weeks of planning, an opportunity finally presented itself. He did not know if it would work, but it was a chance he could not afford to waste.
“Your dad? Why can’t I meet him too?” Helena asked, feigning disappointment. “Or… is it because I’m not good enough to be introduced as your girlfriend?”
She sounded hurt, but inside, she was thrilled. Reagan Thorne, the Shadowstalker Emperor himself, had come to Guneria, and she had not even caught wind of it.
It only proved that his power and influence were unmatched. If she could manage a private meeting with him, she would attempt to seize control over him directly. Even if she failed, the encounter would still advance her plans.
“Alright, alright, I’ll take you,” Felix relented with a sigh. “How could I say no when I love you so much? My dad will love you too.”
Helena’s expression lit up, and she gave an excited little hop before wrapping her arms around Felix. She pressed close, whispering seductively, “I knew you were the best!”
She even ignored Felix’s wandering hands on her back, considering it a small price to pay.
Meanwhile, Felix played along while silently praying, “Elliott, I hope you’re telling the truth. If we miss this chance, I really don’t know what to do next.”
