19 Absolute Wealth

A few hours had passed after Austin's meeting with his father. The sudden turn of events still leaving him in a daze.

Wrapping himself in a white duvet, his gaze remained on the alabaster ceiling, carved with different, intricate designs interwoven into each other.

A myriad of thoughts coursed through his head, from the attempt assassination— or perhaps his actual assassination if the world was sane, and down to the undercurrent his father was just letting him know about.

Knitting his brows, he released a long breath, turning to the side close to the olive wall.

Just as he turned, he frowned, hearing a soft knock on the door.

He didn't realize it, but his heartbeat had skyrocketed, leaving his face flushed with apprehension. With a glance, one could tell that Austin had yet to get over his previous mishap.

Fortunately, he was in his father's territory at the moment. He was safe here. This private estate was his citadel, the haven that would protect him regardless of what was coming.

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