Chapter 397

Conrad's expression twisted strangely. Despite his injury and the loss of an ear, as a profound grandmaster, his senses rivaled Jordan's in acuity. Despite Winona's utmost care to minimize any noise, Conrad's remaining ear caught faint hints of what was happening. "It can't be. I even booked the room next door to ensure your privacy," Alfred remarked, turning to peer at the adjoining ward, baffled. Ruby gasped, her expression filled with disbelief. Could it really be Winona, her closest friend, in the adjacent room? And had that call been from Steven, coercing her into a scandalous affair right under Jordan's nose? The more Ruby thought about it, the more convinced she became. Steven, that vile man, must have manipulated Winona into this predicament, exploiting her for his own twisted pleasure. Ruby's blood boiled with anger. Winona had only been trying to protect her family when Steven first violated her. Now, she was likely being blackmailed and threatened. "What's wrong? Yo