“Alright, have a rest!”

Rowan huffed and got up to dismiss himself. Before he left the room, though, Liam stopped him.

“Mr. Irwin, hold on!”

Rowan turned around slowly. “Anything else?”

Liam did not say anything and merely waved him over. Rowan frowned in disdain but could not bear to be petty with someone of his father’s age.

With a long face, he plopped himself down on the couch next to Liam’s bed.

Liam watched him with a discreet smile.

“What is it?” Rowan checked his watch. It was about lunchtime, and he needed to rush to Imperial Media to take a look at his precious daughter!

Liam kept his smile and turned serious as he lowered his voice to ask, “Mr. Irwin, have you managed to find out anything?”

Rowan’s expression went stiff, and his gaze dimmed.

Liam more or less understood it looking at his face.

“It’s alright, go on.” He chuckled. “I’m what, 70 to 80 now. What haven’t I seen? Something small like this won’t alarm me.”

Rowan pursed his lips. Even if it would not startle the old man, he had to watch his words.

being a doctor for so many years.

Liam asked directly, “Is there something harmful in

up and nodded slightly, looking him in the eyes. He then told him the truth, “I did a lab test on the medicine. The ingredients are of superior quality, but the ratio is problematic. That ratio will

age will do no good at all

Liam’s expression gradually soured.

there’s an addictive ingredient mixed in your tonic. It’s a plant in Southeast Aciatic, according to

“Poppy?”

replied softly. “There are many similar things in Southeast Aciatic. Some ill-meaning businesses will crush these plants into

and nodded. He was expecting this, but it still surprised

Mr. Hamerton, keep this to yourself. It’s best not to divulge it,” Rowan said in a low voice. “Your grandson, Zephyr, is looking into this in secret, so the fewer

understand.” Liam

not in direct lineage. Liam himself had five children—three overseas, and only Matthew and Henry were by

ploys and tricks all these years and falling out of blood families. It was just

Hamertons were beginning to stir. Everyone had their own

was limited. Zephyr was the only one who

him down before, this time included. Not only had he overpowered those stirring forces, but he

that, this was on the

Hamerton empire needed a lady of the house to run the family affairs, manage the finances, balance out connections and interests

his battles outside, and the woman would keep the

Liam sighed.

an heir but overlooked

few interactions, Liam thought that she was not soft like the other girls. There was a sense of nobility in her, and she was gracious in behavior and not intimidated when she

to reject her so vehemently in the past. He wondered if Cordelia

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255