Chapter 416

Bernard, the man Giorgio mentioned, was indeed their womanizer father. Moreover, Giorgio was telling the truth. When they were five, the brothers were sent to different sects and formally taken in. It was a tightly guarded family secret, yet Giorgio had laid it bare with ease. Kieran studied him for a moment before speaking. "You're from Stormpeak Sect as well, aren't you?" The others stared at him in disbelief. They didn't understand how he'd reached that conclusion. All of a sudden, Valerie remembered something. "Xeren once had an exceptionally talented junior. That man became obsessed with dark magic, did things that crossed every line, and was expelled." The revelation landed heavily. Even Lucius hadn't known that Giorgio had once been part of the mystic arts world. Giorgio turned his gaze toward Valerie, clearly startled. "And who are you?" he demanded. His gaze dropped to the pen Valerie was idly turning between her fingers, and his pupils widened. He pointed at her. "