Chapter 548

The Farond Emerald Port— Night was falling, and the sunset painted the sea in shimmering shades of orange-red. A white ship approached from the distance, the maple leaf flag of Elaris fluttering atop its tower in the breeze. This port had always been bustling with maritime trade between Elaris and Farond, so the arrival of yet another ship hardly drew any special attention. As soon as the ship docked, before the gangway was fully lowered, a bold and reckless girl jumped down. Her colorful dreadlocks swayed with her movements, and she exuded a cool confidence in her leather strap dress and combat boots. “Sis-in-law!” Barely off the ship, she ran over to Ava Quarles, her excitement making it seem like the whole trip to Farond was solely to meet her, not her own brother, Vincent Harris. “I’m not your sis-in-law, Jasmine. Don’t call me that,” Ava said seriously, correcting her immediately. The girl was Vincent’s younger sister. Two years ago, Ava had spent time with her in Elaris and seen