Chapter 0006

Author: Alut

Last Updated:2024-11-06 18:27:45

After dinner, Catherine and Albert went to the study to discuss the troubling matter at hand.

“Albert, I’ve reviewed the information your lawyer sent us. Unfortunately, I don’t have good news. Your supposed partner ran off with millions and offended one of the most prominent families in your country, which makes it difficult to take immediate action.”

“What do you suggest? I don’t have much left. I could turn myself in and avoid all this trouble.”

“No, Albert, I don’t suggest that you turn yourself in. What’s true is that we can’t do much until we find the real culprit.”

“So, what do you recommend we do?”

“I’ve been analyzing the possibilities, and we only have one option, but you’re not going to like it.”

“What is it?”

“Our family owns some undeclared properties. I’ve thought that maybe you could stay there, at least until we manage to locate your partner. I know that as soon as they realize you’ve left the country, they’ll start looking for you everywhere. I’m not sure how much they know about your connection to us.”

“So, what you’re suggesting is that we go to one of your properties?”

most important thing is your safety and your family’s safety. I can protect you, but I don’t want any unnecessary

you a lot of trouble. I also know that helping us puts you in

a deal. My family can and knows how to defend itself, but you, my dear friend, worry me. Your granddaughter worries me. Your children are already safe, but we still need to put you and her

never thought I’d find myself

To get you out

I need to

mattered most to him, what pained him the most, was that Mary

need you to take care of my

do you

had to leave the country like this has scared her enough. I didn’t even give her the chance to say goodbye at her mother’s grave. I don’t want her going through more, like us moving from one place to another to

understand! You know I’ll gladly take care of her, but… will

know she won’t! But we don’t have a choice. Her father has always blamed her for her mother’s death and has never looked at her kindly. I’m her only safe haven, but they

I wanted a daughter, but life never gave me the chance.

the only person I trust, even though we haven’t

it will be, my

no more to discuss, Catherine called the staff to take Albert to a safe place, but not before allowing him to say a silent goodbye to his granddaughter. He entered Mary’s room to leave her a letter and gave her a small kiss on

She opened her eyes wide in surprise when she saw it was an envelope with her name

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