“Okay, go ahead."

“Lorenzo's favorite wife died shortly after her arrival in Ardlens."

Puzzled, Matteo inquired, “Why did she come to Ardlens?"

“Her grandmother is one-quarter Ambrosian and came to Ardlens to pay a visit to her family, sparking the wife's interest in tagging along.”

This new information caused Matteo to furrow his brow even more.

Everything fit together now. The wife's death might have been engineered to trigger Lorenzo's vengeance. Was Mitchel orchestrating these events? And if so, to what end?

Matteo pondered whether it all tied back to Lorenzo's hunting list, where Raegan was one of them.

After Matteo ended the call, W chimed in unexpectedly, “I know about Lorenzo's favored wife."

Turning around, Matteo asked, “How do you come by her information?"

W grinned. "You know. My grandfather is from Aurora. My father moved to Ambrosia for work where he met my mother."

W loved to delve into his family's history, but Matteo was impatient for the crux of the matter. "Get to the point."

W cleared his throat. "In Aurora, it's well-known among the Maxwell staff that Lorenzo adores that woman. She mirrors his ruthlessness, lacking any trace of humanity. I've heard tales of her savagely beating servants until they're bloodied, and sometimes even skinning them alive. She's infamous for her cruelty. The household staff are likely relieved she's gone."

Matteo's expression grew even more troubled by these revelations. The Maxwell family's brutality knew no bounds.

Matteo tried to call Luis, but only reached his voicemail. Luis was probably en route back to Ambrosia.

Matteo remained deep in thought, trying to figure out the best way to relay Luis' good news to Mitchel. Despite his efforts, he couldn't find the right approach.

Thirty minutes earlier, at the opulent International Banquet Center, only Mitchel and Katie were left in the echoing expanse of the venue.

The expressions on their faces darkened the lovely atmosphere of the venue, giving it a sinister air.

Katie was harboring dark plans, while Mitchel's demeanor was as unforgiving as ice.

After her pleading attempts failed, Katie resorted to sincerity.

“Mitchel, you have to believe that I truly love you and would never harm you. After the wedding, I'll do everything to find an antidote for you. I'll make you take the medicine first to delay your condition. You have to trust me..."