Chapter 427 The Ortega Family''s Invitation


    Raven hadn''t gone far with Benedict when an elderly man dressed in traditional Sunset Empire attire hurried over.


    He said respectfully, "Miss Valor, Este Ortega, the eldest daughter of the Ortega family, has heard about your remarkable work in curing the head of Lunshire. She has arranged a banquet at her vi to express her gratitude for your help with Ms. Rickard, a friend of our Sunset Empire, and it''d be an honor for our Ortega family to formally wee you as a guest in ournd."


    Raven raised an eyebrow at his words.


    She had just dealt with L, and now the eldest daughter of the Ortega family was extending an invitation. What kind of game was Este ying?


    Still, she cast a calm nce at the elderly man before crouching down to speak to the little boy beside her. "Benedict, how about we grab some dinner first, and then I''ll take you to find your parents, okay?"


    Whether the Ortega family''s invitation was a trap or not, she had to see what they were nning.


    After all, this was the same Ortega family that once suggested disying the corpses of Sirius Pack members at the gates of the Sunset Empire''s military headquarters.


    Seeing Raven seriously seeking his opinion, Benedict obediently nodded his head. "Okay."


    Raven smiled and gently ruffled the little boy''s soft hair.


    Feeling the cool touch of Raven''s hand, the little boy instinctively leaned in, rubbing his soft cheek against her palm.


    Looking at his rosy cheeks, Raven felt her heart melt.


    However, the harmonious moment between the two was soon interrupted by the butler of the Ortega family. "Miss Valor, please follow me!"


    Raven''s smile faded as she turned to the butler and said, "Lead the way."


    Meanwhile, at the Ortega family''s estate, a subordinate said respectfully, "Miss Ortega, that girl has agreed toe." The woman, seated at the head of the table, nodded slightly. "Good. Upgrade the banquet to the highest standard. Treat her like royalty."


    The woman appeared to be in herte twenties, bearing a striking resemnce to L.


    She was none other than Este, the eldest daughter of the Ortega family and L''s elder sister.


    "Everything has been prepared ording to your instructions, Miss Ortega," the subordinate reported.


    However, he hesitated for a moment, a slight frown forming on his face before he voiced his confusion. "But isn''t she just a small-time doctor with no background? Is it really worth going to such lengths for her?"


    Este''s lips curled into a sly smile. "You''re underestimating her value. Helena Rickard was on her deathbed, and none of the renowned doctors from the World Medical Conference could save her. Yet this doctor seeded. That alone proves her skills are extraordinary. If I can have someone like her working for me, even L, with her awakened Innate Starcard, won''t be a threat I can''t handle!"


    Unbeknownst to Este, Rupert had already sealed off all information, and she remained unaware that L had been dealt with by Raven.


    Although Este and L were sisters, their rivalry for power had long turned them into bitter enemies.


    To Este, leveraging a highly skilled yet unconnected young doctor against L was a move with nothing to lose and everything to gain.


    "Miss Ortega, are you nning to use her for..." The subordinate seemed to grasp Este''s intentions.


    Este nodded. "Exactly. I''ll use her to poison L."


    Medicine and poison often go hand in hand. Este believed that if Raven''s medical skills were that exceptional, her proficiency with poison should be just as impressive.


    In Este''s eyes, Raven was nothing more than a naive, inexperienced girl.


    As long as she offered enough benefits, getting Raven to work for her wouldn''t be difficult.


    Given time, Raven would undoubtedly be a powerful weapon in her arsenal. However, the subordinate, recalling the informati Sessfully unlocked!t help but voice his concern. "I''m afraid that girl might not be so willing to follow our arrangements."


    Este''s smile deepened, her toneced with confidence. "You don''t need to worry about that. My Ortega family isn''t just any noble house in the Sunset Empire; we also have strong ties with the Hiemal Court. At this point, she has no choice but to y along with us."