Chapter 574: To Protect You

A couple hours ago,

As Derek stepped into the grand foyer of his mansion, the familiar grandeur of his surroundings welcomed him back.

The polished bright blue marble floors reflected the warm light of the chandeliers overhead, casting a gentle glow throughout the space. 

A figure of elegance with her neck-length blue hair framing her gentle face stepped forward. Her large, bright blue eyes were as radiant as her beauty.

She greeted her husband with a smile that held both joy and a tint of worry,

"Welcome back, honey. Everything is okay with the council, right?" Cecilia asked.

Derek approached her with the confidence of a man who had his affairs well in hand, "Of course. You know me. I don't walk into a battlefield without preparing for it," he replied, offering her a brief kiss that sealed his reassurance.