Betrayed, But Not Defeated novel Chapter 234

Daniel took out a pill and pressed it against the corner of Alden's mouth. Alden's survival instinct drove him to lick the pill, and his condition eventually stabilized as its effects took hold.

Alden had done a lot for the Obsidian Group in the past. The fact that he had survived this ordeal convinced Daniel that he was worth cultivating.

After settling Alden, Daniel headed straight for his target. The toxin on his hand not only failed to harm him but had instead become the key to tracking his opponent.

"Showing off your skills in front of a master?" Daniel scoffed.

He fixed his gaze on an abandoned shelter ahead.

…

Inside the shelter, a gaunt man in a black robe squinted at the figure before him.

"Ms. Lawson!"

The man's voice was somewhat cold, making it difficult to discern his exact emotions.

Camille's brows furrowed. "Jake, why are you here?"

"Ms. Lawson, killing Daniel is an open opportunity for anyone," Jake chuckled.

Camille's eyes sharpened. "You think I don't know about that? Jake, what exactly are you planning?"

Hearing Camille's question, Jake suddenly laughed. However, his gaunt face made his smile look more dreadful than crying. It sent a chill down Camille's spine.

Jake shook his head with a helpless expression. "Ms. Lawson, you truly live up to your title as the Saintess. But if even you can't deal with Daniel, why should you mind if I step in to help?"

Camille hadn't dealt with Jake often, and seeing his expression made her frown.

"I will handle the matters in Qranross. Leave right now!" she said coldly.

"Forgive me, Ms. Lawson, but leaving is not an option for me."

Camille's heart sank at his attitude. The Shadowspire Syndicate was never truly united. While its authority had once been enough to keep the ambitious factions in check, Daniel’s arrival had given them the opportunity they had been waiting for.

As the Saintess of the Shadowspire Syndicate, Camille had access to more information than most. Yet even she hadn't realized just how fractured the syndicate had become.

The black mark on her hand was already causing her vision to blur, and her heart sank sharply.

Jake sighed, and his fingers grazed Camille's cheek as he reached out. "Such a beauty."

Camille gritted her teeth and abruptly pulled back, widening the distance between them. In the next instant, a powerful surge of energy erupted in front of her. That was the strongest attack she could unleash.

Jake burst into laughter. "Impressive, Ms. Lawson! Even after being poisoned with my Darkspite Poison, you can still fight back."

With a flicker of movement, he effortlessly dodged Camille's attack.

His words made Camille's expression change drastically. She couldn't believe that Jake had actually poisoned her with the Darkspite Poison.