Chapter 507
Chapter 507
“Yes! She said her daughter is yours. Isn’t she just trying to deceive me on purpose? I think this is something you’ll have to investigate yourself in the US?
As Zeke spoke, he subtly watched Zorro’s expression.
Zorro went from initial shock to thoughtful silence, a hint of complexity in his eyes.
He knew Ximena’s daughter was named Zora. Could it be that she wasn’t Dean’s child… but his?
If that girl was truly his, that meant Zorro had a biological daughter out there in the world.
The idea stirred a strange and unexpected feeling in his heart–something like excitement. But it didn’t last long.
A subordinate came rushing in with an urgent report.
“My lord, urgent news from our informant in the royal court!”
“What is it?”
The man glanced at Zeke, uncertain if he should speak in front of him.
Zorro, no longer wary of his son, ordered, “Speak freely!”
“The King has learned of your supposed plot to rebel. He’s furious and plans to strip you of your title and lands, as well as seize your military forces.
And…and…”
Zorro’s face darkened. “And what?”
“He intends to arrest you for treason.”
Zorro’s expression shifted to fury. “Nonsense! When have I ever plotted rebellion?”
He couldn’t believe what he was hearing. With
his power and status, if he wanted to rebel, he would’ve done it already–why now?
Zeke acted equally stunned. “How could something like this happen? Could it be a false report?”
“Ridiculous!”
“Maybe His Majesty heard some malicious rumor? Maybe it’s all just speculation. But your military strength has always been a thorn in the King’s side- maybe this is just an excuse to weaken your power?”
Zeke’s suggestion wasn’t far–fetched. The more Zorro thought about it, the more plausible it seemed.
“Who’s spreading these lies? Clearly someone is trying to bring me down!”
“No matter if it’s true or not,” Zeke said seriously, heed a backup plan. If we wait for the royal army to make a move, it might be too late to retreat.
“You’re right.”
Zorro nodded, though his hands clenched in anger. After everything he’d done for the royal court, was this how they repaid his loyalty?
He turned to his men. “Keep digging. I want to know exactly what the King’s next move is.”
“Yes, my lord!”
As the subordinate left, Zeke continued, “We have
surround Graystone, we’ll be sitting ducks.”
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act now. All our Shadow Moon Pavilion forces are centralized here. If the King sends troops to
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Zorro fell into deep thought.
Just then, his phone rang. He glanced at the screen–Zinnia.
He held up a hand to silence Zeke before answering.
“Hello?”
“My lord, I finally have the codex. Will you release my family now?”
Zorro’s eyes lit up. “You actually got it?”
“Yes. I’ve been close to Caitlin long enough to learn where she hid it. I even recorded a video to prove it. I’ll send it to you.”
Zorro quickly opened his messages and played the video. Sure enough–it was the real thing.
“Excellent. This is fantastic.”
After a lifetime of searching, he had finally laid hands on the codex. Nothing thrilled him more.
“My lord, how should I give it to you?”
“You can return to S Nation and hand it to me personally.”
“But what if I return and you don’t release my family? To ensure their safety, I want to make the exchange in the US. Send someone with my parents. We’ll trade–my family for the codex.”
Zinnia laid out her terms, but Zorro scoffed.
“You dare bargain with me? Aren’t you afraid I’ll kill them right now?”
“If my family dies, I won’t survive either. And the codex? I’ll destroy it and bury it with them.”
“Wait!” Zorro’s tone shifted. “I was just testing you. Fine. I accept your terms. I’ll contact you once everything is arranged.”
It was time to make new plans.
If the King truly intended to move against him, then he couldn’t stay in S Nation.
Zeke’s suggestion to relocate Shadow Moon Pavilion to the US suddenly made more sense. The codex had been found. He might have a daughter there. The stars were aligning. It was time to go.
After hanging up, Zorro gave his orders.
– “Zeke, perhaps you’re right. Graystone is no longer safe. Start preparations to relocate Shadow Moon Pavilion to the US. Also, bring Zinnia’s family with
you–we’ll use them to exchange for the codex.”
“Yes, Father. I’ll make arrangements immediately.”
Zeke left at once to execute the plan. Everything was unfolding exactly as he had hoped.
Cracking Zorro’s stronghold was only the first step. The real goal was dismantling his power.
- US.
Under Sebastian’s command, forces from The Obsidian Order were assembling across the country. Their target: Shadow Moon Pavilion and its leader,
Zorro.
Now it was up to Zeke to draw him in. As long as Zorro stepped foot on US soil, he’d have nowhere to run.
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While Sebastian prepared for the conflict ahead, Caitlin had another matter to focus on: the upcoming International Expo Competition.
She was getting ready to leave for the office when a housekeeper came to report that someone named Federico had arrived.
“That guy? What’s he doing here?”
Sebastian glanced at Caitlin. She gave instructions calmly. “Let him in.”
A few minutes later, Federico walked in, flashing his usual charming smile.
“Hi, darling Trinity! We meet again!”
He went in for a hug, but Sebastian quickly stepped forward, catching his hand in a firm shake and gently blocking the embrace.
“Mr. Colli, what brings you by so early?”
Federico didn’t beat around the bush. “I’m here to take on a student! Figured I better act fast!”
“You’ve decided to take my son Howard as your student?” Caitlin asked.
At the birthday party, Federico had tested the kids on the piano, but hadn’t said much afterward. She hadn’t expected he’d already made a decision.
“Yes! I want that little guy. Do you both agree?”
This was clearly good news. Caitlin and Sebastian exchanged a look. Sebastian smiled and said, “I’ll leave the choice to you.”
Caitlin nodded at Federico. “Thank you, Federico. We’re honored. I think Howard will be happy too. Come on, I’ll take you to ask him yourself.”
“Great!”
As Caitlin led Federico to the Carriage House where the children stayed, Sebastian headed out on business. They parted ways at the villa’s front gate.
In the Carriage House, the children were playing together when Caitlin arrived. She called Howard over and said, “Howard, Federico really likes you. He wants to teach you piano. Would you like to be his student?”
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