Chapter 0401

In stark contrast to the Redwine family’s power plays, the Chesire family’s Baltimore Mansion in Ol ‘Mare was a picture of bliss and harmony.

“You’re Alex’s kin, right? You can’t be much older than me, surely one of his seniors!”

Susanne, bustling with hospitality, offered tea and refreshments to the middle–aged man lounging on the sofa. “Ever since Alex joined our family, we haven’t had any relatives drop by. You’re the first… What should I call you? I’m Alex’s mother–in–law, Susanne.”

The man on the sofa responded with a smile and a gentle shake of his head.

Of course, he was one of Alexander’s nearest and dearest. His father, in fact.

He was the patriarch of the Kane family, Caleb.

“Alex must be quite fond of you, huh? Your daughter’s name is…Amber, isn’t it?”

Caleb’s hair was just beginning to show signs of gray at the temples as he looked around the living room. He spoke with a courteous tone, “I won’t be long, I have other matters to attend to. Since Alex and Amber aren’t here, could I see their photos? I’m sorry I missed their wedding.”

Wedding?

Oh, the chaos of that wedding day was something best left unspoken.

A flicker of discomfort crossed Susanne’s face, but she quickly masked it with a smile. “Photos?

They hardly ever take any… Wait, I think I have one on my phone. Here, have a look.”

showed Caleb a

handsome couple.” Caleb commented softly, his eyes lingering

nod.

for dinner, he left briskly with the elderly man in at his

gray

odd man…”

away, murmuring to herself. She was about to call Alexander when the nanny’s voice interrupted, “Ma’am, it’s eleven–thirty now. Time to pick up Miss Olivia from

nursery!”

“Oh, right!”

pocketed her phone and headed out

+15 BONOS

parked outside Baltimore Mansion. Any trace

“Sir?”

gray, seated next to Caleb, asked

head, his

death, he and his son had become estranged. Whether

really matter anymore?

seeing Caleb’s determination, did not push any

the gates

patch things up with the young master, Miss Xanthos might just be

turn to.”

Kane, the Kane family’s seasoned butler, whose eyes had lost none of their sharpness despite their cloudy appearance, murmured, “Had it not been for that past incident, Miss Xanthos and

master’s influence, the Xanthos family will definitely try to

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