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Stella instructed the driver to take the car back to the Walton residence. She didn’t get out but simply had Lydia dropped off, before asking the driver to take her away again.

Half an hour later, Tristan’s assistant walked in and reported, “Sir, Stella is waiting outside the estate. She says she has something to discuss with you.”

Tristan paused for a moment, his pen halting mid–air. He looked up at his assistant. “Tell her to leave. Say I’m not available.

“She’s probably here to talk about Arthur. I don’t want to h

“Understood,” the assistant replied and exited Tristan’s office.

about it right now. Just tell her to go. You know how to do it.”

Once the office was empty, Tristan silently pulled out his phone and opened an old photo, one that looked like it had aged with time.

It was a photo from over twenty years ago, one that his assistant had just managed to retrieve with special technology.

In the picture, standing in the middle was Tristan, with Stella and Claire flanking him. All three were young, full of life, and radiating youthful energy.

It was obvious that Tristan was positioned slightly closer to Claire than to Stella.

Tristan stared at Claire’s image on the screen for a moment, then sighed softly. “I never expected the woman who son would be you. I envy you.”

gave him

Outside the estate gates, Stella was waiting. The guards at the entrance knew her, and while they didn’t stop her from entering, there were rules to follow. This was a critical place in Clusia, so everything had to be done according to the higher- ups‘ instructions.

Still, they exchanged pleasantries. “Ms. Walton, please take a seat. Mr. Walton is probably busy. Ah, Mr. Walton’s assistant is coming out.”

Upon hearing that her brother’s assistant was approaching, Stella, who had just sat down, immediately stood up again.

The assistant said,

nodded. “Hello. How’s my

is tied up with some matters these days and can’t find the time to meet

a

nothing. After a moment’s thought, she asked the assistant, “Could you please

Ms. Walton. I will

that was oddly linked to Claire’s image, which seemed to flicker through her mind

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dealing with reports, budget management,

been caught up in a hectic period. Cherise, noticing

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spent the past few days

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an eye on things, Cherise had Hugh take

swamped lately, huh?” Cherise asked from the back seat of the car.

been busy non–stop for a week now. I heard from Steven that they’ve

nodded, her face showing concern. “Mm, after

you accompany me to

team. He was

that after Cherise’s visit, everyone’s energy

returned home, Cherise spent about an hour in the kitchen, and when she came out, she was carrying several thermal

making lunch for Mr. Chivers? I can already smell the delicious aroma from outside. Mr. Chivers is going to have a feast when he sees this.”

Chivers. With this much food, there’s enough for you, Steven,

this. “Alright!”

looking very pleased. Cherise, seeing him so cheerful every day,

she called out to Hugh, who had already stepped outside, “Hugh, wait a moment. I’m going

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and Hugh appeared at the door

in the midst of

saw Cherise, both Steven and Leo

of tension, with Mr. Chivers

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