Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1784

Alec had heard all kinds of tales about the past. Twenty years ago, the Four Families faced a major crisis, nearly being wiped out by The Silent Shadows, with infighting almost tearing them apart.

In these tough times, Fiona's parents, along with the Four Families, teamed up with allies from Summerfield, Duskhaven, and even abroad from Harbor City to take on The Silent Shadows. In the end, they managed to defeat them.

This chapter of history was significant enough to be etched into the annals of the Four Families. Unfortunately, Alec was born too late to witness such a historic moment firsthand.

"Finish your dinner and then head upstairs to tackle your homework. My parents told me to stick with you for the next few days, so I'm crashing at your place. Uncle Shaw's already on board with it and made sure I keep you on task," Alec said, setting down his fork.

Alec and Fiona had grown up side by side, spending most of their time at the Aldridge Estate. Sophie and Colby were always busy with work and later spent years globe-trotting. Jenna and Adler were even more unpredictable, making up for lost time with their travels, spending so few days in Devonport you could count them on one hand.

They became experts at traveling the world. So, it was Harold and James who mainly looked after them. Alec's personality mirrored Harold's and James's in

some ways.

looking after Fiona, especially when it came to making sure she

late," Fiona said, rushing to the sofa and pulling out her completed homework from her backpack. "I've

homework made Alec uneasy. "Fiona, what

sold around the school. I figured we could try our luck. If we catch someone, wouldn't we

and close- combat tools. Alec rubbed his temples. He should've known Fiona couldn't stay out of trouble.

"Fiona..."

him off, "Don't waste time. We'll be too late

grabbed Alec's hand and dashed out of the Costello