Chapter 357

The next morning.

Jonathan slowly woke up, finding himself alone in the room.

But the bed sheets were fragrant, lingering at the tip of his nose.

It was Esther's scent.

Unable to recall anything, Jonathan reached for his phone on the bedside table and turned it on.

A message notification popped up.

"I've taken a flight this morning. When you're free, visit me in Crimson Ridge."

This was a message from Esther. She didn't say much, just a farewell.

Jonathan chuckled, summoning his spirits. He dialed Zachary succinctly: "Meet me at the hotel."

***

An hour later.

Jonathan, dressed in a fresh and stylish outfit, reverted to the formidable figure of the master of Top-Sky House.

In the hotel's tea room, Zachary reported the grim details of the battle last night at the Clarke estate: "Eleven of our brothers fell last night. Fifteen were injured! Donald was beaten down. I