Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 828

Chapter 828 Tightening the Noose

The advisor quickly lowered his head. “Forgive my misplaced words.”

Malkor let out a cold snort. “Get out.”

Dreading further wrath, the advisor bowed out immediately.

Thomas then spoke with thoughtful restraint. “Father need not punish him on my account; in the en concern lies with House Harrow.”

Looking at him. Malkor let out a heavy sigh. “You truly show maturity.”

Thomas lowered his gaze. “I grew up at my mother’s side, and she taught me that a person cannot affe tantrums without backing-I could rely only on myself.”

A tremor passed through Malkor’s chest, his mouth opening without finding words to offer.

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the topic. “By the way. Father, though the blind girl is retrieved, many stay at the

d House Borealis dig deeper, they might uncover something.”

ed grim, “Your concern is valid…”

rushed in with an urgent report. “My Lord, messengers from the palace entered

d sharp as ice. “The palace?”

ders from the Khan to audit the brothel’s recent operations.”

ned silent.

ndered aloud, “It appears their suspicions are aroused.”

offered generous praise, “It is fortunate you retrieved the blind girl early; had she fallen into Hous s’s hands, matters would be far worse.”

rating the brothel for decades provided not only crucial wealth, but harbored countless dark secrets would prove disastrous if exposed to House Borealis.

Thomas creased his brows with gravity, “It seems the brothel’s assets must be relocated without delay- ledgers, rosters, and communication logs.”

‘Malkor nodded, “My thought precisely.” Looking at Thomas, a lingering guilt over the advisor’s doubts prompted him to say, “I intend to entrust this task to you.”/

Thomas froze, “Me?”

Malkor gave an affirmative nod.

Thomas replied, “I

will react worse.

motive, so Fa

ommand no authority; if your own advisor doubts me, others

the madam and my escorts questioned every order and

is for this transfer.”

scher 378 Tightening the Noose

Listening to him. Malkor couldn’t help frowning. You’re wffered unfair doubt. You are my wow, bu legitimate blood, and my poor anned the grievance: take it not to beart, for I shall d them personally, and anyone doing you an tall pary dearly”

Lowering his head. Thomas gave a respectful bow. Thank you. Father. With that he turned to lea

At the doorway, he paused suddenly. Father’

Malkor looked at him warmly. Is there another difficulty?”

Thomas shook his head. No difficulty merely a reflection-over the years. I saw powerful then force dance to another’s tune, while men owning everything endured endless indignities because they com control their own fate A life like that. I hope never to taste it again”

Having spoken, he took his leave

Left alone in the room. Malkor’s gaze transformed over a long beat: to cease submitting to others, wis choice remained? The answer lay glaring before him-to claim the throne of the Nordian Khan, a seat rightfully belonged to House Harrow from the start!

The next morning at daw dark currents surged a

Seated high upon t approaching, cus Oracle possesse

Turning his command

Malko

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port hummed with excitement for the upcoming Rite of the Oracle,

al court.

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