The King Of War Returns (Jaden Rift) novel Chapter 183

“Do you think he’s lost his mind?” Selena asked, her brow furrowed, voice low with disbelief.

Jaden tilted his head, eyes calm as ever. “Not quite. He’s just… relieved. That kind of panic and pride don’t mix well. Man’s high on desperation.”

His smile lingered, unreadable.

Selena glanced back toward the door where Declan had vanished. She still couldn’t wrap her head around the spectacle. A man like Declan Raze—begging on his knees? It didn’t sit right.

She turned to the others. Vane and Nora looked just as confused, their expressions frozen in quiet disbelief. No one had touched their breakfast.

The silence hung for a beat.

Then, once they all returned to the table and tried to act like things were normal, Vane finally broke the quiet.

“I have to ask,” he said, eyeing Jaden closely. “Earlier… you said Mr. Raze would show up today. You were so sure of it.” He narrowed his eyes. “Tell me the truth. Did you have anything to do with what just happened?”

Jaden leaned back slightly in his seat. Calm. Relaxed. Almost amused.

“Coincidence,” he replied, voice smooth. “That’s all it was.”

Nora snorted. Loudly. “See? I told you. This man barely moved from that couch last night, let alone orchestrate something like that.”

She gave Jaden a dismissive glance, like he was a half-baked theory not worth exploring.

“Besides,” she continued, “what kind of magic do you think a broke stray like him could pull off? This is Declan Raze we’re talking about—not some street drunk who feels bad over a rude comment. Raze doesn’t grovel. He doesn’t beg. Unless...”

She paused, raised her index finger like she was delivering some divine insight.

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