Chapter 104

"No," Hera said to Samantha as she withdrew her gaze. She took out a specially prepared golden mask and put it on before stepping out of the car. It was mid-October, and the Norburgh weather had already turned chilly. Hera draped herself in a red cloak, wearing a golden mask. As she stood before the security guards, who were dressed uniformly in suits, she seemed out of place yet oddly fitting against the backdrop of the palace's red walls and green tiles. Once their invitation was verified, a female attendant ushered Hera and Samantha into the venue. At the front, Ember walked slowly while being supported by Aurora. As the courteous attendant guided them forward, Ember smiled and nodded in response to the greetings. However, her attention was momentarily captured by a figure in red passing by. She paused, and her eyes instinctively followed the red silhouette. Aurora noticed her distant gaze and asked, "Granny, what's wrong?" "Oh, nothing." Ember snapped out of her thoug