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

adjusted his demeanor,

hair tousled, he spoke with a gentle

you up

tilted her head up, blinking her big eyes at him, and retorted,

couldn't fall back asleep, so I decided to

sure you're

her

fine, really. What about you?

not thinking much of it, nodded excitedly, showing

go and pay respects to mom? Well, I talked to Jess about

Compassion Abbey is very powerful, and it just so happens he's holding a service today. She managed

days of prayers, we can bring her back to be laid to

her clear, dark eyes, feeling both

kind-hearted girl, why did life have to be so rough on

been born into a warm, loving, ordinary

and indifference of wealthy families were no place for

nodding in agreement, "You've put

We're family. Are you free today? If you're busy, I

"I'm free."

breakfast. After we

"Sounds good."

her room, then stopped and

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