Chapter 364

Arthur's arrival in the car visibly tensed the driving bodyguard, who immediately straightened his posture with military precision. From the backseat, Ayra had noticed it too. If only the convoy hadn’t already set off—she would have insisted Arthur ride in her vehicle instead. The moment he boarded, Arthur leaned back and closed his eyes, as if preparing to rest. The golden afternoon sunlight spread across his chiseled face, highlighting his innate nobility. His silence created a heavy atmosphere throughout the car, an unspoken pressure that made everyone uneasy. Even Juliana, who had been relaxed earlier, now sat stiffly, wondering why this man had chosen her car. After half an hour of driving, the convoy reached a stretch of untouched wilderness. The paved roads turned into dusty, rough paths, and the off-road vehicle began to shake violently. Towering ancient trees stood on both sides, their dense canopy blocking out the sunlight, turning the early summer warmth into a spring-like c