Sir Ares, Goodnight

Old Master Severe had made the final decision. Hence, George and Anne had nothing to say in retort.

Angeline thought to herself, 'Jack Ares is now the person in charge of Ares Enterprises, so he's acting arrogant and domineering. He doesn't even care about Jay, not to mention the Severe family. 'What can Grandfather do to force Jack Ares to let Sera go?'

Once George and Anne left, Old Master Severe called Angeline into the study.

He said somewhat bluntly, "I know that you hate her, Angeline. But the family's dirty laundry truly shouldn't be publicized. If our Severe family wants to regain its strength and glory, the family's nobility and hono cannot be destroyed. Otherwise, how would we win back people's hearts in the future?"

Angeline felt like she had a deja vu. "Grandfather, do you want me to go forth and negotiate with the Ares family?"

Old Master Severe nodded. "You're the only one who can do this."

Angeline refused. "I can't."

found an excuse to beat about

Jack wouldn't give me the time

beg Jay Ares. I want you to use that head of yours. With your capabilities,

to droop her

sighed. "No matter what we discuss, you're simply

"Aunty Connors took my father away, Grandfather. Don't you see how much pain

I've helped enough

of the Severe

hot. Cicadas were incessantly chirping on the overhead branch, and Cole Yorks was sitting listlessly on the rot-proof wooden bench in the courtyard,

there was a flash of lightning before a burst of thunder, and heavy raindrops started falling. Cole hurried into the house, covering the