Chapter 741
Author: Marina Vittori
last update Last Updated: 2023-08-10 19:00:01
"Dahlia, what happened?" Dustin frowned.

"Yesterday, I went to Glenstead to visit the Nicholsons and check in on Grandpa Regulus. I was on my way home this morning when someone ambushed me. Fortunately, a general was passing by and saved us," Dahlia explained.

"Why didn't you tell me you were going to Glenstead? I would have sent someone to protect you." Dustin demanded, displeased.

"I brought my own bodyguards. I just didn't expect something like this to happen," Dahlia replied helplessly.

If it had just been a regular fight, her bodyguards could have dealt with it easily. However, they were no match for someone who wanted her dead.

"Do you have any idea who's planned the attack?" Dustin asked.

"Not yet." Dahlia shook her head.

"You were attacked as soon as you visited Sir Regulus. It's too much of a coincidence. If my guess is right, your family must have something to do with this." Dustin narrowed his eyes.

"Our family? That can't be right." Dahlia's brows furrowed.

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