Chapter 211

Even as Thomas recounted the story, the shock in his eyes remained. He still couldn't fully wrap his head around the absurdity of it all. "The Orange Crest Auction House handled it. Someone hired Orange Crest Auction House to take care of Gabe's affairs after his death. They negotiated with the task force to reclaim his body, arranged for his cremation, and returned his ashes to Zanzimar for burial." Owen's deep, unreadable gaze sharpened with a hint of surprise. "Orange Crest Auction House? Is it Nathan?" "Yes, it's Nathan," Thomas confirmed. "It was done under a veil of secrecy—so discreet that even the Black League may not know about it. Apparently, Gabe had placed an order for an engagement ring at a local jeweler in Southernia. It was said he intended to propose to the woman he loved. But we weren't able to track down her identity." Owen's expression darkened when Thomas finished, his sharp eyes turning stormy. An engagement ring? Something that significant would