?Chapter 579:


    As I made my way back, I was taken aback by an unwee surprise—Antoni had appeared out of nowhere. What was he doing here? It couldn’t be a coincidence.


    I turned my head, pretending not to notice him, but as if he could read my thoughts, he blocked my path, that infuriating, smug smile on his face.


    “Miss Dunn,” he greeted. “Long time no see!”


    Annoyance red in my chest, and I fought to keep my cool. I wasn’t in the mood to deal with him. I brushed past him, determined not to give him the satisfaction of my attention.


    Like some kind of damn shadow, Antoni stepped in front of me again, unfazed by my cold shoulder. Frustration bubbled up, and I couldn’t hold back anymore. I fixed him with a re sharp enough to cut through steel.


    “Antoni Harrison, what the hell do you want?”


    He put on a hurt expression, as if I’d just stabbed him in the heart.


    “Miss Dunn, really? I just wanted to say hello. Didn’t expect you to be so cold.”


    “Hello?” I scoffed, my lips curling into a sarcastic smile. “We’re not exactly close. You’re more like a wolf in sheep’s clothing—there’s always an ulterior motive with you.”


    He sighed dramatically, shaking his head with mock sadness. “Miss Dunn, that’s harsh. I heard you fell off a cliff, so I came to see how you’re doing. Is that a crime?”


    I narrowed my eyes, studying his face carefully. “Antoni,” I said, my voice cold enough to freeze water. “Were you behind the assassination attempt on Prince Dominic and me?”


    He widened his eyes in exaggerated innocence, quickly shaking his head. “What? Me? I wouldn’t dream of harming a Lycan prince.”


    I let out a dryugh, my eyes piercing him with a warning. “You’d better not be involved, Antoni. If you are, His Majesty won’t take kindly to it.”


    With that, I couldn’t bring myself to waste any more time on him. I shoved past him. He stumbled back, nearly falling, but I didn’t care. Without a second nce, I walked away.


    Antoni’s POV:


    I watched as Makenna’s figure slowly disappeared into the distance, and my expression turned cold.


    This woman was very fortunate!


    Previously, I had doubts about her so-called death. I carefully crafted a n to kill her, yet she managed to survive. Not only did this drag Dominic into the fray, but it also nearly exposed my involvement.


    The mere memory of it fueled my anger.


    Thankfully, I had been prudent enough to erase all evidence promptly, ensuring that Leonardo didn’t suspect anything. Nevertheless, bitterness continued to consume my thoughts.


    I was not about to let Makenna off so easily.


    However, under the current circumstances, I needed to avoid any hasty actions.


    Taking a deep breath to steady my nerves, I smoothed out my clothes and made my way to the grand hall.


    Upon entering, I saw Leonardo sitting majestically on his throne, hismanding gaze fixed on me.


    “How is the investigation going?” he inquired, his voice heavy with pressure, making my breath catch. He was clearly alluding to the recent attempt on Dominic’s life.


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