Chapter 47: The Leroux Family

While Adrian, Selene, and Eleanor were discussing various topics... ranging from early childhood education to school systems and mental development. Freya sat quietly on the couch, happily munching on the snacks her grandfather had prepared.

Just then, the door opened and Fiona entered, her presence as commanding as ever.

"Eleanor, you’ve already arrived. Good," she said, her tone calm and hint of relief.

Eleanor immediately stood up and bowed respectfully. "Good afternoon, Grandma."

Fiona smiled faintly and gestured for her to sit back down. "No need to stand on ceremony. Relax."

Then, her gaze shifted to the little one sitting on the couch. "And what is my sweetheart eating? Look what I brought for you!" she said warmly as she approached Freya, holding a finely wrapped, ornate box in her hand.

"Present! What is it?" Freya’s eyes sparkled as she leapt off the sofa and stretched her arms toward the box.

"Open it and see. It’s a surprise," Fiona said, handing it over.

Freya quickly unwrapped the box, only to blink in surprise. "An Xbox Wireless Controller?" Her excitement dimmed slightly. "But I already have one."

"Take it in your hands like you’re playing," Fiona said with a knowing smile.

Curious, Freya did as instructed and immediately brightened up. "It’s smaller! It feels better to hold... like it fits my fingers perfectly!"

someone to

really, really love it!"

where’s my hug?" Fiona asked, feigning a pout,

over and

hugged her back, then whispered, "I want

cheerful kisses on each of her great-grandmother’s cheeks.

happy," Fiona said with

returning to her seat like she was a busy professional on

Eleanor and said softly, "Come with me. I need to speak with

nodded and followed her upstairs. They entered Fiona’s private study on the second floor... a large room lined with shelves full of ancient books and old scrolls, along with a sturdy oak

pointing to a

leaned back in her chair. "What do you know about the Leroux

gather her thoughts. "Not much firsthand. Most of what I know comes from old clan records and

you know," Fiona said, folding her hands

distinct trait is the red fur on their heads, which translates into red hair in their human form. Historically, they began with trades in textiles, fabrics, spices, medicinal herbs,

of the world’s most elite fashion houses, pharmaceutical companies, high-end spice brands, and gemstone boutiques.

the enmity between

Leroux Clan sided with France. Both were business clans, eager to exploit colonial opportunities and

seized vast territories in the Dawnland, Salmon Falls, Caniadari Quaront, Plymouth Colony, Roode Eylandt, and Quonoktacut to form what became known as New England. In an effort to weaken British influence in the region, France launched attacks on English settlements, often aligning with Indigenous groups. Rather than engaging in large-scale battles, they relied on guerrilla-style raids. This strategy inadvertently favored the Leroux Clan, who used their werewolf abilities to launch stealth attacks on

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