Chapter 1651

The valley lay in hushed stillness, cradled by towering peaks. "According to the map, this should be the place," Matteo said, glancing down at the map in his hands. They had arrived. Maeve's eyes swept over the surroundings, searching for any sign of Bryce. Yet the area remained empty. Her brows knitted in frustration. She wondered if Bryce hadn't shown up as planned. "I'm here," a voice echoed behind her. Maeve spun around, and there he was—Bryce, standing poised in a crisp white shirt. "Bryce," she said without hesitation, skipping any formalities. "Where is Liam?" "I didn't force him. He came on his own," Bryce replied, his composure was unshaken. Though his tone remained gentle, there was something unfamiliar in his demeanor that set Maeve on edge. Once, they had been allies and partners whose trust had seemed unshakable. The reality that they stood on opposite sides now felt both surreal and bitter. "This is the share you wanted," Bryce continued. "Since Mirage Gr