Chapter 427 The Ortega Family’s Invitation
Raven hadn’t gone far with Benedict when an elderly man dressed in traditional Sunset Empire attire hurried over.
He said respectfully, “Miss Valor, Estella Ortega, the eldest daughter of the Ortega family, has heard about your remarkable work in curing the head of Lunshire. She has arranged a banquet at her villa to express her gratitude for your help with Ms. Rickard, a friend of our Sunset Empire, and it’d be an honor for our Ortega family to formally welcome you as a guest in our land.”
Raven raised an eyebrow at his words.
She had just dealt with Lola, and now the eldest daughter of the Ortega family was extending an invitation. What kind of game was Estella playing?
Still, she cast a calm glance at the elderly man before crouching down to speak to the little boy beside her. “Benedict, how about we grab some dinner first, and then I’ll take you to find your parents, okay?”
Whether the Ortega family’s invitation was a trap or not, she had to see what they were planning.
After all, this was the same Ortega family that once suggested displaying the corpses of Sirius Pack members at the gates of the Sunset Empire’s military headquarters.
Seeing Raven seriously seeking his opinion, Benedict obediently nodded his head. “Okay.”
Raven smiled and gently ruffled the little boy’s soft hair.
Feeling the cool touch of Raven’s hand, the little boy instinctively leaned in, rubbing his soft cheek against her palm.
Looking at his rosy cheeks, Raven felt her heart melt.
However, the harmonious moment between the two was soon interrupted by the butler of the Ortega family. “Miss Valor, please follow me!”
Raven’s smile faded as she turned to the butler and said, “Lead the way.”
Meanwhile, at the Ortega family’s estate, a subordinate said respectfully, “Miss Ortega, that girl has agreed to come.” The woman, seated at the head of the table, nodded slightly. “Good. Upgrade the banquet to the highest standard. Treat her like royalty.”
The woman appeared to be in her late twenties, bearing a striking resemblance to Lola.
She was none other than Estella, the eldest daughter of the Ortega family and Lola’s elder sister.
“Everything has been prepared according to your instructions, Miss Ortega,” the subordinate reported.
However, he hesitated for a moment, a slight frown forming on his face before he voiced his confusion. “But isn’t she just a small–time doctor with no background? Is it really worth going to such lengths for her?”
Estella’s lips curled into a sly smile. “You’re underestimating her value. Helena Rickard was on her deathbed, and none of the renowned doctors from the World Medical Conference could save her. Yet this doctor succeeded. That alone proves her skills are extraordinary. If I can have someone like her working for me, even Lola, with her awakened Innate Starcard, won’t be a threat I can’t handle!”
Unbeknownst to Estella, Rupert had already sealed off all information, and she remained unaware that Lola had been dealt with by Raven.
Although Estella and Lola were sisters, their rivalry for power had long turned them into bitter enemies.
To Estella, leveraging a highly skilled yet unconnected young doctor against Lola was a move with nothing to lose and everything to gain.
“Miss Ortega, are you planning to use her for…” The subordinate seemed to grasp Estella’s intentions.
Estella nodded. “Exactly. I’ll use her to poison Lola.”
Medicine and poison often go hand in hand. Estella believed that if Raven’s medical skills were that exceptional, her proficiency with poison should be just as impressive.
In Estella’s eyes, Raven was nothing more than a naive, inexperienced girl.
As long as she offered enough benefits, getting Raven to work for her wouldn’t be difficult.
Given time, Raven would undoubtedly become a powerful weapon in her arsenal.
However, the subordinate, recalling the informati Successfully unlocked!t help but voice his concern. “I’m afraid that girl might not be so willing to follow our arrangements.”
Estella’s smile deepened, her tone laced with confidence. “You don’t need to worry about that. My Ortega family isn’t just any noble house in the Sunset Empire; we also have strong ties with the Hiemal Court. At this point, she has no choice but to play along with us.”
