Otherwise, Clayton had almost no chance of winning against those people!

If he lost, assassination awaited him.

And with his demise, Mrs. Hawkins wouldn't last long either.

Their lineage was doomed to ruin!

Tarquin asked with a stoic expression, "When is the Hawkins family holding the board meeting?"

"It's tentatively scheduled for early next month, the exact date is still undecided."

"...Got it, thanks."

After hanging up, Tarquin lit a cigarette.

The situation with the Hawkins family reminded him too much of the Bradfords, and he really didn't want Elysia going back there.

Going back would only add to her troubles.

But then...

As Tarquin was deep in thought, a knock suddenly came at the study door,

you

Tarquin quickly snuffed out his cigarette, adjusted his demeanor, and

her pajamas, her hair tousled, he

are you

big eyes at

and couldn't fall back asleep, so I decided to sit in

sure you're

chuckled affectionately, pinching her cheek,

What about

it, nodded excitedly, showing him

pay respects to mom? Well, I talked to Jess about it yesterday. She's

powerful, and it just so happens he's holding a service today. She managed to get me an

to meet with Master Cloud to have him bless mom's ashes. After the forty-nine days of prayers,

clear, dark eyes, feeling both grateful

did life have to be so rough

Elysia had been born

indifference of wealthy families were

moment, nodding in agreement, "You've put a lot of

you free today? If you're busy, I can go

"I'm free."

get ready and make breakfast. After we eat, we'll head

"Sounds good."

back to her room, then stopped

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