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.”

her phone and showed Caleb

the handsome couple.” Caleb commented softly, his eyes lingering

a respectful nod.

for dinner, he left briskly with the elderly

gray

an odd man…”

to call Alexander when the nanny’s voice interrupted, “Ma’am, it’s

nursery!”

“Oh, right!”

pocketed her phone and headed out

+15 BONOS

had just slid into his black bulletproof sedan parked outside Baltimore Mansion. Any trace

“Sir?”

Caleb, asked softly. “Are

shook his head, his expression unreadable.

had become estranged.

matter

did not push any further. Together with his wife, they

gates of their grand

young

turn to.”

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 the young master would

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

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