The Almighty Lord Caspian by Cath Nitfisch

Chapter 653 A Friend in Higher Places

“Madam Lynch, I’m the one who beat those men up. If I leave, they’ll come after you and Cecilia, so there’s no way I’m leaving now,” Tom firmly declared.

“Don’t worry about us. Just hurry up and leave! If you waste any more time, it’ll be too late!” Sherry urged anxiously.

“Madam Lynch, why don’t you two leave Churron with us?” Miranda asked. She didn’t want to leave Sherry and Cecilia behind.

“We’ve lived here for so long now. There’s nowhere else we can go,” Sherry said.

“Tom and I came from Southlake City. Now that our soldiers have taken back the city, why don’t you head there with us?” Miranda suggested.

The moment Sherry heard the name Southlake City, she felt mixed feelings. Memories of the past flooded her mind.

Noticing Sherry’s silence, Miranda continued, “Come with us. My boss back in Southlake City is a very warm–hearted person. I’m sure she’ll arrange accommodation for you. I have some assets there, too, so I can help you.”

Here in Churron, she was penniless, but that wouldn’t be the same once she got back to Southlake City.

She had been the vice president of Southlake Corporation for several years now and had a sizable net worth.

Plus, Miranda was sure that once Willow heard about Sherry and Cecilia’s situation, she would help them, too.

“That’s right. Willow’s very kind, and she owns a major corporation. She can help you get a job and settle down in Southlake City,” Tom added.

Even if Willow refused to help, Tom himself could lend Sherry and Cecilia a hand.

“What are you thinking about, Madam Lynch? Is something holding you back?” Miranda asked when she saw the faraway look in Sherry’s eyes.

“I–I won’t be joining you,” Sherry said as she came back to reality.

“Why not? Is it because you can’t bear to leave Churron?” Miranda asked.

“Cecilia’s in her last year in high school. This is a crucial year for her. Her studies will be greatly affected if she leaves Churron. Let’s wait until she finishes her studies first,” Sherry said.

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going to stay here until the matter’s

said his maternal grandfather is one of the king’s most trusted

hearing that, Sherry’s expression froze.

heard him clearly. He said his maternal grandfather is a powerful politician working for the king!” Cecilia

way they’ll let this slide.” Sherry was

if he’s a powerful politician? We’re living in a civilized society. The law comes before everything,” Tom

naive. Our society has always had a dark side to it, and connections are everything. People like us with no money

high places, too,” Tom said with a

boss, Willow, had an extraordinary identity–her husband was Caspian, the Diatoranian God of War. Why would someone

How can you know someone powerful? Even if you come from a good

from Blake’s arrogance that he had

can’t tell you his identity yet, Madam Lynch, but when the time is right, I’ll let you know. I’m not lying, right, Miranda?” Tom said.

that

she and Willow were good

he knew they

Tom have imagined that Sherry was Caspian’s

Do as you wish, but I’m warning you. The political scene

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Logan, so she was familiar with the politics of Diatoran. The people at the top often plotted against each other, and their relationships were quite complicated.

deal with this before I leave,” Tom said.

sigh. Since Tom was determined to stay, she couldn’t possibly

case, she admired his

she was

years ago, the Masseys encountered an unexpected. incident. In the chaos, Logan ended up losing their baby son.

of rage, Sherry left the

grown up to become a fine young man,

I take you to the hospital?”

scratches and bruises. I’ll be fine,”