Ashton shook his head. “It’s too dangerous where I’m going, so you’re better off here. You can rest assured that I’ll come back often to visit you and my mother whenever I can. If I make it through this, I’ll likely choose to live out the rest of my life on Linton Island.”
“I’ll be waiting for you, no matter how long it takes,” Miranda said, her expression adoring.
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Ashton pounced again, effcmog á gasp of surprise from Miranda.
In the end, another two hours of passion followed, leaving Miranda utterry spent. She was so exhausted that it would clearly take her several days just to recover her strength.
“I’ll wait for you to return, no matter how long it takes, Ashton,” Mirandesaid, her voice rich with a seductive, husky quality.
“You’re going to need to work on your stamina, then. Otherwise, I’m afraid you won’t be able to keep up,” Ashton said.
He then kissed Miranda on the cheek before heading back home.
It was already night, and Irene had cooked a full table of food for Ashton. She sighed softly as she noted Ashton’s deterinined gaze and hardened, weary appearance.
“I’ll be moving back to the Lowe residence once you’re gone tomorrow, Ash. I’ll be fine, so don’t fret over me.
“You shouldn’t push yourself too hard. If it ever becomes too much, you can always return home-I’ll be right here, waiting for you,” Irene said.
Ashton’s eyes welled up with tears as he nodded firmly. “I promise I’ll be fine, Mom. I’ll come back with Celia and Dad once it’s done, and we’ll live happily as a family once more.”
“You should eat up, Ash!” Irene said, looking at Ashton with a face that beamed with pride and the pain of parting.
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Ashton left for Zolane the following day without a word to anyone. His plan was clear-now that he had taken control of Linton Island, he had to conquer Zolane and Lavora next.
These conquests were essential for him to gain leverage against the Lord of Central Region and to deliver a blood-soaked wedding to the Heavenly Medical Pavilion.
It was then that Ashton received a message from Aaron. His investigation revealed that Eden Morrow, the Queen of Zolance, possessed a Hundred-Stalk Herb-a rare herb known for its incredible ability to mend the divine soul.
“Queen Eden of Zolane and the Hundred-Stalk Herb!” Ashton’s eyes brightened as he began to devise a strategy to subingate
Eden.
In contrast to Linton Island’s clear division between the criminal underworld and the legitimate world, Eden maintained exclusive control over both the legitimate and criminal elements of Zolane, which meant that the entire region was effe ively her personal domain, where her word was the only law
“Eden is actually an expert at the peak divine realm!” Ashton reviewed the information about Eden, a preliminary plan already taking shape in his mind.
Ashton spent the two-hour journey in cultivation until he reached Zolane. He looked out over a landscape of soaring skyscrapers, bustling streets, and vibrant prosperity.
“Did you hear about the latest hack doctor Queen Eden kicked out? I heard Queen Eden broke both his hands. The poor guy was in a terrible state.”
“How many is that now? These quacks deserve what they get. They’re practically trying to kill Queen Eden at this rate!”
“I really hope a genius doctor can be found to heal Queen Eden’s chills syndrome!”
“It’s been months since the bounty was issued. There have been dozens, if not a hundred, genius doctors who came, but in the end, none of them could do a thing! I’ve heard rumors that Queen Eden’s condition has deteriorated to a perilous degree.
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Without a successful intervention, her death may be imminent!”
“I mean, Queen Eden is the most stunning woman I’ve ever laid eyes on. Is she really destined to die young?”
“I don’t think anyone has the guts to accept the bounty anymore. I heard Queen Eden has lost her patience with all these quacks. If you take the job and can’t deliver, it’s a death sentence.”
Upon hearing the surrounding conversations, Ashton’s eyes lit up. He approached the notice board, smiled faintly, and tore down the bounty notice. He knew that this was the fastest path to meeting Eden.
“Someone accepted the bounty!”
In that instant, a series of startled exclamations erupted, and the collective attention of the onlookers converged upon Ashton.
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.

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