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Chapter 152 No Choice

Frederick turned to Nathan, who had remained silent, seated. calmly on the sofa. "An engagement? Father, you approve of this?"

The last time a scandalous video from the slums had surfaced, Nathan was resolute, stating he would never allow Claire to marry into the Hawthorne family.

Yet now, with Jane boldly mentioning an engagement in front of Nathan, it was evident he had given his consent.

Jane would never dare bring up such a topic otherwise.

If that were the case, then Nathan must have decided to give him

1. up.

Currently, with the presidential campaign in full swing, Nathan had two sons in the running-Frederick and Arthur. Of course, there were other candidates too; the Hawthorne family wasn't the only source of contenders.

But Nathan's shift in attitude toward him indicated something far more ominous: he had chosen to fully support Arthur and had decided to let Frederick fend for himself.

Although Nathan couldn't singlehandedly determine the outcome of the presidential race, his support for Arthur would spell disaster for Frederick. Chapter 152 No Choice

As the head of the Department of Defense and a senior

statesman of Anbusall politics, Nathan's influence carried immense weight.

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Thus, the decision on whether to get engaged to Claire became critical-it would unmistakably signal Nathan's stance.

Nathan ignored Frederick's question and asked instead, "What's the story with that woman at Halfmoon Manor-Caroline?"

Anna passed, she stayed by my side," Frederick replied, his expression

sudden inquiry about Caroline came out of nowhere, catching him

on. "The younger sister of Andrew Prescott-the man who died saving your

nodded, his

notice. Still, when

wasn't merely influential-he was far

of keeping a low profile and biding his time had not been

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no matter what happened, he had to stay composed. He couldn't let all his efforts go

and Claire to

evidently pleased with Frederick's honesty and deference, spoke in a tone that was noticeably less stern than

Father, that will be my choice." Frederick didn't hesitate, stepping closer to Nathan and bowing

Claire. We'll make the announcement at Madam Prescott's ninetieth birthday celebration. As for their family, you don't need to worry about the arrangements. I'll handle it myself." Nathan smiled with satisfaction, though his deep, inscrutable gaze revealed little of his true

his demeanor

this: an engagement doesn't necessarily mean

scrutinizing Frederick, his eyes betraying a subtle calculation. Chapter 152 No

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did he rise, walking over to place a

home tonight," Nathan instructed casually as he made his way

Father," Frederick

until now, cast a sharp glare at Frederick before following

in bed, his mind replaying the evening's events in

he turned it over in his head, he couldn't piece it all together. Frustrated, he decided to let it go for

commanding general. Without knowing his father's ultimate intentions, Frederick could only adapt to

suggestion, packed her things and

role had been left unaddressed by Frederick,

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