?Chapter 621:


    I rushed toward Dominic’s residence, my heart pounding in my chest as I made my way through the courtyard.


    “Miss Dunn,” a servant greeted me at the door, bowing slightly in respect. “Are you here to see Prince Dominic? He’s in the study at the moment.”


    “Thank you.” I gave a quick nod and quickened my pace toward the study.


    Before long, I stood before the heavy, intricately carved wooden door leading to the study. Its design was as regal as its owner, with swirling patterns and delicate iys that seemed to demand reverence.


    Just as I raised my hand to knock, Dominic’s cool,manding voice filtered through the thick door. “Have you confirmed Evelyn’s identity?”


    I stopped in my tracks. Evelyn? Why was she being discussed again?


    Almost immediately, Bryan’s voice joined the conversation. “It’s confirmed. Evelyn is very likely Anthea’s sister.”


    Before I could digest what I’d heard, yton’s calm, measured voice entered the mix. “We’ve searched high and low for Anthea’s family, but their whereabouts were impossible to trace. And now Evelyn just appears? Don’t you find that suspicious?”


    Bryan exhaled heavily, the sound weighed down by contemtion. “I found it odd at first too, which is why I sent someone to investigate it thoroughly. It turns out that the war back then affected Anthea’s family, forcing them to wander from city to city within the wolf pack. That’s why we never found a trace before now.”


    A pregnant silence fell, the kind that made my pulse drum louder in my ears.


    I could feel my head spinning as I tried to connect the pieces. Who was Anthea? And why was Evelyn tied to her? I could barely keep up with theplexity of it all.


    Weren’t the three princes usually at odds with one another? Why were they now discussing Evelyn, and with such gravity?


    Dominic’s voice cut through the silence. “It’s clear now. Regardless of the circumstances, Evelyn is most likely Anthea’s sister. We must treat her ordingly.”


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    Bryan responded without hesitation. “Agreed. That’s the proper course of action.”


    yton echoed, “Yes, we owe her that much.”


    Their agreement left a bitter taste in my mouth. Evelyn, Evelyn, Evelyn. Why was Evelyn suddenly so important to all of them? What was so extraordinary about her?


    The more I thought about it, the heavier the air outside the study door became, pressing down on my chest, making it hard to breathe. I couldn’t stay there any longer.


    I turned sharply, desperate to leave before it all consumed me.


    But in my haste, I didn’t notice therge vase precariously ced beside the door. My shoulder brushed against it, sending it wobbling dangerously on the edge until it threatened to fall.


    “Who’s there?” Bryan’s voice rang out from inside.


    I froze, my blood turning to ice. Panic flooded through me as my heart raced, and before I could even think, my feet were moving, carrying me away from the door.


    But just as I was about to escape, a servant appeared from around the corner and grabbed my arm. “Miss Dunn, are you alright? Did you hurt yourself?” she asked, her brow furrowed with concern.


    “I’m fine. Just let me go!” I struggled to wrench my arm free.


    At that moment, the study door creaked open, and the three princes emerged, their eyes falling on me instantly. A brief flicker of surprise crossed their faces, as though they hadn’t expected it to be me standing there.


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