Chapter 753

Abigail's face drained of all color as she turned in panic to Xaviar beside her. Xaviar met her gaze, his eyes so cold and murderous they could have frozen her solid. Terrified out of her wits, Abigail shrieked, "Second Master, don't believe a word that bitch says! I—I have no idea what she's talking about! I... I only revere you, how—how could I ever harm you?" Xaviar didn't respond. Instead, leaning on his cane, he took slow, deliberate steps toward her. Abigail trembled like a leaf in a storm. "Second Master, Second Master! I—I can still be useful to you! I... I know so much about the future! You—you can't kill me... please don't kill me!" Xaviar stopped right in front of her, then slowly curled his lips into a gentle smile. "No need to be so nervous. I’ve always known how cunning Willow is—did you really think I’d fall for her tricks? Don’t worry. I promised to take you to Country M, and I never go back on my word." Abigail was nearly delirious with relief, as if she’d just escaped