Chapter 60

Chapter 60

When Alfred Kingston returned home, Jasmine was already waiting anxiously by the front door.

As soon as he stepped inside, she rushed forward and embraced him tightly.

"Thank God you're safe, Father," she whispered, relief evident in her voice.

Alfred hugged her back, his grip firm. "And you as well, my dear. I was worried."

He pulled back and looked into her eyes.

"Come inside; there's something important we need to discuss."

They moved to the living room, the soft glow of the fireplace casting warm shadows across the room.

Once seated, Alfred turned to her with a grave expression.

"Jasmine, what I'm about to tell you must remain between us. Can you promise me that?"

She nodded, concern knitting her brow. "Of course, Father. What's going on?" He took a deep breath, gathering his thoughts.

"You know that our family holds significant influence here in Vancouver. We've always been loyal to the new king, carrying out their directives faithfully."

Jasmine nodded, remembering the turbulent times when the new king fought the old one for control of the country.

Her father had chosen to support the new king, and in the end, the new ruler had

won.

Alfred's eyes met hers, a hint of excitement breaking through his seriousness. "The king has asked me to take over operations in Los Angeles."

Jasmine's eyes widened. "Are you serious?"

Their country had twelve major cities, each one controlling different parts of the land.

Vancouver was ranked last-city number twelve-filled with poverty, slums, and the least education among all the cities.

Angeles, on the other hand, was ranked

to take over that city meant the new king fully supported

nodded, a proud smile

she asked softly. "Who will manage things

and took her

has agreed to let you oversee Vancouver in my absence. You'll

hesitated. "Do you really

softened. "Jasmine, you've always been the smartest and most capable person I know. M success is because of your insight and guidance. I have complete faith

of our

looked down for a moment, then met his eyes again. "What about David Sinclair?

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fiercely."

steely. "David Sinclair passed away suddenly-heart attack, they say. His organization is in disarray. It's the perfect time

our move

I'll do it. I'll take care of Vancouver while you

"That's my girl. Remember, I'm just a call away if you need

Charles?"

to Los Angeles," Alfred replied. "He needs to learn the ropes

deep breath, steeling herself. "I won't let you

won't," he said

was thrown into turmoil. Abraham Lancaster had been rushed to

happened to Grandfather?" Malvin demanded as he paced the

worry,

replied, his voice shaky. "When I got

an eternity, the doctor emerged, his expression

he?"

into a coma. We found

head." The doctor nodded thoughtfully.

heavy silence settled over the family

room, the family gathered around his bed. The steady

his eyes glistening. "I

found some documents and messages on his smartwatch. It seems he was working tirelessly to secure a future for

you

secure a partnership with the Kingstons," Malvin explained. and BioHealth company will

and murmurs spread through

"Is this true?"

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