Chapter 823 - I agree with Voren. There’s no woman like you, Sera

Chapter 823: Chapter 823 - I agree with Voren. There’s no woman like you, Sera

Voren couldn’t shake off the guilt weighing heavily on his heart. He knew he should have waited, given Ravyn enough time to process everything and come to terms with the heartbreaking choice he had been forced to make, but somehow, he hadn’t been able to bring himself to do that.

Every time he remembered how Ravyn had struggled to accept the decision to let the Moon Goddess take back the twin pups growing in Daisy’s womb, his heart ached all over again.

His best friend had agreed to something that would cost him two unborn children, and what hurt Voren even more was that Ravyn hadn’t complained or tried to make anyone feel guilty about the sacrifice he was making.

It hadn’t happened yet, and nobody knew exactly when the exchange would take place, but Ravyn had already given his permission. That alone meant more to Voren than he could ever explain because he understood what it had cost his friend to make that decision, especially after everything Ravyn had lost over the years.

"I’m sorry, but it’s not what you think."

Voren struggled to explain himself, searching for the right words to make Ravyn understand that his intentions were not what they appeared to be, but the more he tried to put his thoughts together, the more inadequate every explanation sounded.

Ravyn looked at him, his eyes filled with an understanding that made the situation even more uncomfortable for the king.

"Yes, it is, Voren. You transferred three hundred billion into my account, and that’s payment for the twins."

The words came out painfully, and even though Ravyn tried to maintain a straight face, there was no hiding what the transaction meant to him.

Three hundred billion had appeared in his account just when he had agreed to give up his unborn children, and no matter how Voren explained it, the timing made it feel like he was being compensated for something no amount of money could ever replace.

Voren shook his head, his expression growing earnest as he tried to make his best friend see things differently.

"No, it’s not payment for your twins. I’ve simply noticed how much you’ve changed, and I want to increase your authority and financial power."

"You already did that," Ravyn pointed out, his voice carrying a dry edge.

He remembered the first time Voren had transferred a hundred billion to his account, casually explaining that he couldn’t stand the stink of poverty on him.

Now, the amount had quadrupled, giving him a fortune that could build empires, restore businesses, and change the lives of countless people.

"With a hundred billion? That’s practically chicken change." Voren shrugged, trying to make light of the situation. "I’m officially welcoming you back into the Sovereign Circle."

The mention of the Sovereign Circle made Ravyn remember something important, and he looked at Voren with renewed interest.

"If you really want to do this, then let’s do it my way."

"What do you have in mind?" Voren asked immediately, willing to agree to whatever arrangement his friend proposed if it meant easing some of the guilt that had been eating away at him.

He knew Ravyn well enough to understand that if his friend refused the arrangement, Seraphine would probably find another way to sacrifice herself, regardless of how strongly he objected.

The thought alone troubled him because he had already watched his wife come too close to losing everything, and he couldn’t bear the idea of her putting her life on the line again.

Besides, Ravyn would eventually have to explain the exchange to his parents, and Voren had no desire to be part of another heartbreaking conversation that could leave an entire family devastated.

"I’m transferring the money back, but I want us to divide it between MindNest and Ashkael Holdings as an investment."

Voren had absolutely no problem investing in Ashkael Holdings, but the moment Ravyn mentioned MindNest, his eyes moved toward his wife.

His expression softened, and a warm smile spread across his face as he looked at the woman who had become such an important part of his life.

"Why are you looking at me? Aren’t you a co-owner?" Seraphine’s response touched him more deeply than she probably realized.

Even after everything they had been through, she never made him feel as though he had to carry their responsibilities alone.

She had always treated their marriage, their family, and their investments as something they built together, and Voren couldn’t help feeling overwhelmed by how fortunate he was to have her.

"I honestly don’t think there’s another woman as generous and thoughtful as you."

Seraphine slipped her arms around his neck, her eyes sparkling with amusement as she responded playfully. "Perhaps you haven’t searched hard enough."

For the first time since the conversation began, Ravyn found himself smiling at their exchange. There was something comforting about watching the two of them together, especially knowing how much they had fought to reach the happiness they now enjoyed.

He had once been part of Seraphine’s life in a completely different capacity, and although their marriage had ended in pain, seeing her loved and appreciated by Voren brought him a kind of happiness he hadn’t expected to feel.

"I agree with Voren. There’s no woman like you, Sera."

He lowered his head and began tapping on his phone, completing the transfer before looking up at them again.

"I’ve returned the funds, so I should probably take my leave now."

Voren didn’t stop him, but Seraphine’s next question made Ravyn turn around before he could reach the door.

"Ravyn, are you absolutely certain about this? What if Mary doesn’t give you pups in the future? Don’t forget that none of us knows what tomorrow will bring."

Ravyn stared at her for a moment, considering her question. There was something else that had been troubling him, something he hadn’t quite found the courage to bring up, but since they were already discussing the future, he decided it was better to ask.