---- Chapter 2553 The day of Sheena''s departure finally arrived. She was going alone, leaving Chetvine and traveling thousands of miles east to Swordhaven Keep in Holtrien. "I should send a team with you." The head of the Lloyd family''s assassination operations department turned out to be a short, stocky man. Despite his small stature, his strength was formidable. He had reached the second level of martial emperor, and he went by the nickname " the Leopard." This man possessed incredible explosive power, making him a force to be reckoned with.<fn7fcf> Chapters first released on find?novel</fn7fcf>


    Even back when all of the Lloyd family''s various operations divisions were under Reginald''smand, he had been one of their most capable and powerful fighters. Sheena shook her head. "Uncle n, after I leave, I''m putting you in charge of the Lloyd family''s morning training sessions. Don''t worry. I know what I''m doing when ites to Swordhaven Keep." His name was n Gand, a pretty ordinary name by any standard. However, the nickname "the Leopard" was anything but ordinary.


    ---- Over the years in Chetvine, the Lloyd family''s fearsome reputation had been builtrgely on n''s efforts. After all, the two best fighters and most aggressive members, Andrew and Reginald, had already left the Lloyd family. "I still don''t feelfortable with you going alone," n said, his face etched with worry. "You''re the future of the Lloyd family. I honestly don''t know what Patriarch Donovan is thinking." Sheena smiled warmly. "Uncle n, you really don''t need to worry so much. Grandpa and I have already discussed everything thoroughly.


    This is a path I ultimately have to walk on my own." n fell silent for a moment before speaking again with clear resentment in his voice. "What about that kid? He''s been back for quite a while now, so shouldn''t his anger have cooled off by now? You''re his senior, so no matter what, he should apany you on this dangerous journey." Sheena brushed a strand of hair behind her ear and smiled with her usual confidence. "You mean Andrew? Don''t worry about him. He''s been really busytely, and besides, he got injured.


    I don''t want to disturb him, so I''ll just leave quietly." One of the division heads mmed a hand against the table. " Heading to Swordhaven Keep alone is dangerous! Everyone in Chetvine has their eyes on you. Killing you would be like cutting ---- off half the Lloyd family''s future. Patriarch Donovan must have his reasons, but still.. Andrew''s part of the Lloyd family. He should be helping, not hiding." Another chimed in, "Exactly! If we go with you, it''ll draw too much attention. But Andrew could travel with you, and no one would suspect a thing.


    And yet, the guy disappears right when we need him most!" A tall man in a trench coat sneered. "He''s just a coward; afraid to die, that''s all. Don''t even mention him. Ever since Mr. Lloyd Senior left, that kid''s been worthless." The Lloyd family had only one true heir before Sheena''s rise: Donovan''s son, Sheena''s father, who was crippled in battle years ago. Sheenaughed softly. "Come on, don''t be so hard on Andrew. He actually wanted toe with me, but I didn''t let him. I don''t want to hold him back. Enough talking, everyone.


    I''m leaving." She turned on her heel, her high ponytail swaying as she walked toward the waiting car. Behind her stood about three dozen young family members, half-hidden in the shadows. They had been trained hard under Sheena, disciplined and often scolded, so now that she was leaving, they could not bear it. However, none dared to step forward to say goodbye, fearing she might see it as a sign of weakness. ---- n''s frustration only grew the more he thought about it. He muttered, "You''re the future of the Lloyd family, and anyone can see that.


    Swordhaven Keep will definitely be dangerous, and danger doesn''t scare us. But Andrew is not even showing up to see you off? That''s just low. Damn brat! When hees back, I''m not talking to him ever again." Aman nearby chuckled dryly. "n, quit acting like you matter. Do you think Andrew cares if you talk to him or not? He''s the Dragon Prince of the Lloyd family, Mr. Lloyd Senior''s only son. Like father, like son. He''s not exactly waiting for your approval." n scowled. "Yeah, well, I don''t need his approval either. I serve Ms. Lloyd and Patriarch Donovan.


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