This was, of course, none other than the third woman in the Stone Mountain Sect who could rival Katherine's beauty.
Her presence alone commanded attention, an ethereal figure amidst the sect's towering peaks.
Riley had always been somewhat indifferent toward women, but he couldn't deny a spark of curiosity—would she be interested in seeing him?
When he confirmed that she was, a quiet satisfaction settled in his chest. It wasn't arrogance; rather, it was the simple joy of being acknowledged by someone of her caliber.
And yet, today was not the day for their paths to truly cross. The moment belonged to him alone, and he wasn't the type to let distractions pull him from what mattered. There would be another time—one determined by fate, not impatience.
Turning his attention back to the task at hand, Riley glanced at his companions.
