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 picture

commented softly, his

ado, he rose and gave a respectful nod. “I should be

Susanne’s offer to stay for dinner, he left briskly with the elderly man in at his side.

gray

odd man…”

about to call Alexander when the nanny’s voice interrupted, “Ma’am, it’s eleven–thirty now. Time

nursery!”

“Oh, right!”

Susanne pocketed her phone and headed out to the

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had just slid into his black bulletproof sedan parked outside Baltimore Mansion. Any trace of a smile had vanished from

“Sir?”

gray, seated next to Caleb, asked

shook his head, his expression

son had become estranged. Whether he missed him or not,

really matter

not push any further. Together with his

gates of their grand estate.

things up with the young master, Miss Xanthos

turn to.”

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

family will definitely try to cozy

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