CHAPTER 86: CHAPTER 86: COMFORTING THE DEMON KING (2)

But, seeing Aunt Rivers’ eyes full of surprise, it was hard to take back her words: "Aunt Rivers, please reassure Grandma."

"Alright, alright, I will handle things for the Old Madam, Young Madam, you don’t need to worry," Aunt Rivers said eagerly. "Young Madam, I’ll ask the butler to prepare a car for you."

"No need, I’ll drive myself."

Elias Hawthorne’s mother is buried on Mount Seraph, and after the Hawthorne Family members pass away, they all rest here. This is the Hawthorne Group’s private cemetery, managed by specialists year-round.

When Raina North arrived, the cemetery was silent.

She first went to Mrs. Hawthorne’s tombstone.

Fresh flowers and offerings were placed in abundance before the tombstone, and the tombstone was wiped spotless.

Raina placed the daisies she brought in front of the tombstone, stood quietly for a moment, then turned to leave.

Following Aunt Rivers’ directions, Raina moved towards the back of the cemetery to enter the woods.

By this time, night had fallen completely.

Raina took out her phone and used it as a flashlight, searching for Elias Hawthorne as she walked.

At that moment, Elias Hawthorne was sitting on a stone bench under a large tree.

In the darkness of the night, the man’s face merged with the night, and the anger surrounding him seemed to turn the surrounding air into nothingness.

Just one glance made Raina’s heart and soul tremble.

She slapped herself hard on the face.

This is what you get for being nosy.

Wouldn’t lying on a big bed sleeping be much more comfortable?

Raina was contemplating sneaking away when the man suddenly raised his eyes to look over. That gaze was like a sharp sword, ready to pierce her.

Raina’s scalp went numb instantly, and every hair stood on end. In that moment, Raina felt like she was being choked by some large beast.

Raina braced herself and walked over: "Well, um..."

She racked her brains trying to say something, when suddenly she saw a snake crawling along the tree trunk, headed towards Elias Hawthorne to attack.

Her eyes sharpened, and before her brain could react, her hands shot out like lightning, grabbing the snake’s tail and yanking it fiercely.

The snake was vicious and, after being caught by Raina, lunged to bite her.

Raina couldn’t dodge in time and was bitten on the wrist by the venomous snake.

After biting her, the snake jumped into the grass and disappeared.

Raina immediately pulled out a silver needle and stabbed it into the acupoint on her wrist, using her palm to push her arm forcefully, trying to expel the venomous blood.

Even though Raina was handling it promptly, she still felt her arm starting to go numb.

Elias Hawthorne quickly strode over, and seeing Raina’s wound turning black, his face changed, and he grabbed her wrist immediately.

Raina instantly became alert and quickly reminded, "Don’t use your mouth to suck it out. It’s not hygienic and may cause both of us to get poisoned and end up dead."

Elias Hawthorne: "..."

He glanced at Raina, then drew out a dagger, its sharp tip gleaming under the hazy moonlight.

With a flick of his wrist, the dagger’s tip cut open the snakebite wound, and dark blood gushed out.

Elias Hawthorne moved to the side, and seeing Raina watching him, replied expressionlessly: "Unhygienic."

Raina: "..."

The venom from the snake was extremely potent, and even after the emergency treatment, Raina still felt her arm growing more numb and a stiffness creeping over her body.

Elias Hawthorne saw this and immediately reached up to unbutton his shirt.

Seeing his firm, honey-toned chest, Raina felt a surge of blood and emotions.

The sudden rush of attractiveness was simply overwhelming.