Chapter 1653 His True Colors

• Conrad finally let slip his true intentions, the cunning facade he had worn so carefully now unraveling to reveal the sly fox beneath.
• His invitation, which seemed so seemingly innocent, was nothing more than a ruse to pry into Matthew's whereabouts.
• Serena noticed the slight change in his demeanor and her elegant brows barely twitched in subtle recognition. "I'm not entirely sure," she replied, her tone smooth and measured. "All I know is that he received a call that seemed urgent. He left Bloomstead the very same day."