I nodded in agreement.

"The Huffman family lacks culture," Anson admitted frankly.

It dawned on me why he regarded Jared differently. Jared was both scholarly and martially adept, yet also strong-willed.

Anson continued, "But I overestimated him. He picked up vulgar habits from those underlings but behaved obediently in front of me. Some of my trusted men saw through him, and though I was aware, I didn't allow them to gossip.

"He was never cut out for studying. He caused trouble at school and those around me, eager to curry favor, covered for him. Eventually, he became unruly.

"I lectured him several times when I caught him, and though he seemed repentant, he never truly changed his ways.

"So, I sent him to Bermuda to test him. The environment there is like a touchstone. If he couldn't control his desires here, he would be even more reckless elsewhere. Sure enough, it proved true."

Anson sighed heavily, shaking his head incessantly.

asked, curious

dared to use the Huffman family's connections to cover for Navi. He became Navi's puppet." "It's confusing." I shook my head helplessly. "By the time I saw him, I had already formed a negative

with Anson. "To gain a foothold in Navi's eyes, he killed people from a remote village. But Navi didn't value him highly. He was just an

had Dylan bury him

good. One less worry in the world. I still think of him occasionally, but each time, it's with regret and resentment. But now, I

"Anson, this is the

without

couldn't help but ask, trying to probe

there too. She wants to establish an alliance with Yare. So, she might not

you mean. The Huffman family's business is niche, so naturally, you need

Yare could help the Huffman family.

that's

and said to me, "It's late, and I'll leave now. Seeing your father safely home, I can rest assured When he's stronger, I'll take him to the Huffman family's courtyard for a few days.

thoughtful person."

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