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26. Shadowless Space

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The tense dinner banquet in the main hall of the Wilder family finally concluded, leaving behind a thick silence as Zean led Helga back to the highest floor of the mansion. Along the dimly lit teak wood corridor, Zean held Helga's fingers tightly, as if asserting his position to anyone who dared to lurk behind the shadows. However, as soon as their footsteps crossed the double oak doors of Zean's private bedroom and the door closed tightly, the atmosphere between the two suddenly changed.

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