theone1writer

Given how dangerous and unpredictable Damon was, Leonard's life was hanging by a thread the whole time. He couldn't afford to act rashly. As for Gideon, Leonard's "deal" with Damon was a subtle way to gauge more information at whatever cost. It doesn't mean Leonard would neglect Elizabeth's suffering. However, he recognized that to truly help in the future, he needs to pick his battles, and in that situation, there was nothing he could have done.

Thanks for the correction! I'm not sure how I missed that. And yes, the contradiction is intentional.

👀 Maybe?

No problem. You, my most loyal reader, along with a few others, are the reason this novel has come this far. It's thanks to your support that I began to think that maybe I really do have a shot at this whole writing thing, so you deserve to know the novel's fate. Additionally, I want to apologize for not being able to keep up a consistent update schedule for a while now. I'll strive to do better.

Next month, the updates will resume, and the novel will eventually be completed. There is no way I will drop a book that I have spent so much time writing.

Next month, the updates will resume, and the novel will eventually be completed. There is no way I will drop a book that I have spent so much time writing.

It's called a backlock, and it's done to give the novel a better chance of standing out once it enters the promotion phase. I also thought this approach was better because it gives early readers the opportunity to read future premium chapters for free as a thank-you for supporting the novel from the very beginning.

The novel has been contracted. Gifts can be send from now on.

I will come back and complete the novel once I sort out a few things IRL, which hopefully shouldn't take more than a few weeks. As for the update schedule, it may be on the slower side, since I will prioritize quality over quantity.

I have applied for a contract and currently wait for it to be reviewed. If everything goes smoothly and the novel gets contracted, you will be able to send gifts and golden tickets.