After Linking the Villainess and Male Lead (5 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 99

When Owen revealed himself, the nobles could be seen reacting with surprise and whispering among themselves.

More than half of the nobles seemed to already know who he was.

Just as the Hasper family had done, noble houses often hired mercenaries for various reasons.

In particular, Owen Raymond’s mercenary company was renowned for its exceptional skill, so anyone with an interest in mercenaries would surely have known him.

But the person more shaken than any of those nobles was none other than the Empress herself.

The moment she saw Owen, her expression clearly showed she regretted laying eyes on him, and her trembling from sheer anxiety was plainly visible.

She had promised Sierra she would send Owen back—but that promise was likely a lie.

The Empress surely never even imagined Owen could still be alive.

Setting aside all attention focused on himself, Owen, the moment he entered, looked only at Sierra.

Sierra, too, was briefly startled upon seeing Owen enter the meeting hall, but soon both gazed at each other with eyes brimming with longing.

They had been apart for a long time, and each had endured hardships during that separation; naturally, their foremost concern would have been the other’s well-being.

But only for a moment. Realizing this was hardly the time for such sentiment, both quickly exchanged a brief nod and turned their heads away.

“Owen Raymond. Come over here.”

Kaern stepped away from the spot where he had remained throughout and walked toward where Sierra stood.

Then he beckoned Owen to his side.

Read full content of this chapter on r e d c a t t y . c o m