CHAPTER 260: SUCH A POWERFUL MAGE

Amelie had the energy drink after playing a few shots as Gabriel guided her. She was on the chair, watching the men play while feeling happy for Gabriel. He was enjoying himself with this small friend circle.

"Amelie, I hope you enjoyed the sport," Piyonia began while holding a glass of champagne. "It’s a bit sad that you can’t fully enjoy the game because of pregnancy."

"That’s not entirely true. I enjoyed the golf. I just can’t seem to play it for long. My legs definitely feel tired after a while," Amelie replied. "Aren’t you going to play more?"

"Well, now it’s a men game. I know who will be the winner though," Piyonia replied with a shurg, taking a seat on the chair, next to Amelie.

"Who will win? I think they all are good at golf." Amelie’s gaze again shifted to their figures, standing a bit away from them. Thanks to their wide vision, they could still see them.

"Prince Gabriel will win, of course," Piyonia said. "Though Sage is a former golf champion."

"Then, Sage can win too. I think a game is about luck too. Anyone among them can win," Amelie replied. She glanced at Eleanor, who was exceptionally quiet since earlier.

"Eleanor, aren’t you feeling well?" Amelie finally asked. "Is everything okay?"

Piyonia gazed in her direction as well.

"Yeah, I’m fine," Eleanor answered.

"You do seem off since the morning," Piyonia said, taking the last sip of the champagne.

Eleanor shook her head. "Everything is fine," she said, passing a fake smile to them.

The match ended soon, and Sage turned out to be the winner.

"It was a fun game," Tim remarked, his hand hanging over Piyonia’s shoulder, who wiped the sweat from his forehead using the towel.

"Yeah. Also, a tough match between Gabriel and Sage," Henry pointed.

"Gabriel, last time you won. Why did you go easy on me this time?" Sage arched his eyebrow.

"I never got easy on you," Gabriel said, his eyes drifting to Amelie, who was standing with a bottled water in her hand. Walking to her, he took the bottle from her.

"You should stay seated," Gabriel whispered, opening the cap. After he was done drinking the water, he lowered the bottle on the table. Looking at the time on the watch, he said, "It’s lunch time. Guys, let’s hurry inside."

"What happened?" Sage asked.

"It’s lunch time," Gabriel said, holding Amelie’s hand. "We are heading inside first." He guided her inside, followed by the others. However, Sage and Eleanor stood behind since he was on the phone, attending an important call.

Once the call ended, he slid it into the pocket of his pants.

"Since we are alone, then I must tell you for which I invited you today," Sage stated.

"Don’t. I know," Eleanor said.

Sage knitted his brows together while glaring at her. "How do you know what I’m going to say?" he asked. "It’s the time we should part ways, Eleanor, with no strings attached. Let’s break up."

Eleanor felt there was no pain or remorse in his voice. He was simply speaking about breakup as if it was another useless task for him. But then, this was Sage Nightshade. From the beginning, he was clear that they wouldn’t be serious about it.

"Did you get bored of me?" Eleanor had started developing feelings for him in just two months of dating. She felt she would be able to sway his heart soon, but it never happened.

"Why are you saying like that?" Sage’s brow cocked up.

"I’m just asking a simple question," Eleanor replied.

"You can say that," Sage answered. "You and I were together to fulfill our own needs. Let’s not delay to join the prince and princess for lunch," he muttered, glancing at his watch.

"You can enjoy the lunch with them. Since we have broken up, there’s no meaning to stay behind," Eleanor said. She turned around to run away when Sage’s voice stopped her.

"If you think I’ll come to pamper you, then you’re wrong. It’s your fault to develop feelings toward me. I was always clear about mine. I only do casual hookups. That’s who I am, Eleanor. I wish you a great life ahead though. The driver will drop you off. That’s the last thing I should do," Sage stated and walked past her.

"Sage, I hope you suffer one day," Eleanor murmured.

Sage heard her faint murmur, but didn’t say anything and went ahead.

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Carlos stopped the car outside an underground pub. He went toward the entrance, but stopped by the guards.

"Show your ID," one of them said.

"I don’t possess any ID," Carlos answered.

"Then, you can’t go inside," the man replied.

"I would like to meet Glenice Pavoni, the mistress of this pub," Carlos said.

The two guards exchanged glances with each other when one of them went inside after asking his name.

After some time, the guard returned with another man. "Please follow me inside," said the man, who was dressed in black clothes.

Carlos followed him and went straight toward the elevator, which took them to a grand villa. They walked for a few meters after stepping out of the elevator and only halted in front of a ornate door framed ivy-draped stone.

"You’ll see the Mistress inside," said the man.

Carlos hummed and the door opened. He walked in, his shoes clicking against the marble tiles. His eyes swept across the room, absorbing every detail of its luxurious interior when he heard the sound of the heals.

Turning his head, he spotted Glenice.

"I didn’t expect to see an Ashfall here!" Glenice said with a smirk. She bowed to him before motioning her hand toward the sofa. "Please have a seat."

Carlos took a seat, one leg resting above the other.

"Would you like tea or coffee?" asked Glenice.

"Just plain water," Carlos replied.

Glenice nodded and fetched water for him.

While he drank the water from glass, Carlos found her curious eyes on him. He leaned forward and rested the glass on the table.

"Curious that why am I here?"

"Yes. As far as I know such a powerful mage hardly comes to the land of the wolves. And if he has, there must be a reason behind it," Glenice stated.

"Indeed. I am here for something important," Carlos replied. "You’re the best known witch in spells and charms. I want you to make a charm for someone close to me."

"Who is it? And why do you need it?" asked Glenice with inauistiveness.

"To save the person from dark magic in the future," Carlos stated.

"I’ve stopped doing that a long time ago," Glenice replied.

"I know. And I’m not requesting you to do it. I’m ordering you to do it." Carlos answered. His eyes shone silvery, which made Glenice lower her head.

"I will do it. But I need details," Glenice agreed to do it. "Also, what kind of dark magic are we talking about?" she asked.

"Do you know Amelie Conley Sinclair?" Carlos questioned her.

"Sinclair? Is she related to the royal family of wolves?" asked Glenice.

"Yes. Prince Gabriel’s wife," Carlos answered. "You are supposed to make a protective charm for both Amelie and Gabriel. Amelie is my close friend," he added.

"A witch’s son and a wolf can’t be friends," Glenice remarked. "We should stay away from the wolves," she asserted.

"Those are old beliefs. I don’t care about them anymore. Just make two protective charms for each of them. The strongest ones you know," Carlos said.

Though Glenice didn’t get the entire information why he needed to protect them, she agreed to do it. "Because you belong to the Ashfall Family, I can’t refuse to work for you. Come after three days. The charms made on full moons are more effective than the other days," she said politely.

"Sure. Thank you, Glenice," Carlos said and stood up from his seat. "I will take my leave then."

Glenice also stood up and said, "If it’s against a dark magic, then those two need to careful. Such magic aren’t easy to destroy."

"Yes, I am aware. However, more than that, I trust your abilities, Glenice," Carlos stated with a smile.

Glenice passed a small smile to him. "Did your grandmother tell you about me?"

"Yes. You used to be her disciple in the past," Carlos replied. "Grandma used to speak a lot about you. After so many years, she still awaits for your return in the witch’s land of Sarveia." Carlos asserted.

"I chose to live a life, where I don’t have to get involved with such practices. Maybe some day I visit her, but for now, I’ve no plans," Glenice stated.

"Grandma’s health isn’t good. You should visit her some time soon. Though she manages to do a lot of things, but she’s quite old now. She was admitted a few days ago to a hospital. It won’t cost you anything to go near her and talk to her. Grandma will only embrace you, Glenice," Carlos stated with a warm smile. Then, taking a step behind, he said, "I take my leave then. Thank you for your help."