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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either. I’m going to stay here until the matter’s resolved, “Tom

Churron’s real estate tycoon, and he also said his maternal grandfather is one of the king’s most trusted subjects! We won’t be able to go up against someone

hearing that, Sherry’s expression froze. “What? Is that true?”

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

way they’ll let this slide.” Sherry was terrified.

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

a dark side to it, and connections are everything. People like us with no money and power have no say at

friend in high places, too,” Tom said

extraordinary identity–her husband was Caspian, the Diatoranian God of War. Why

to fool us. How can you know someone powerful? Even if you come from a good background, you can’t be more powerful than them.” Sherry continued to fret.

arrogance that he had to come from an

Madam Lynch, but when the time is right,

out that Tom was referring to

boss, but she and Willow were good friends.

would surely help them if he knew

never would Tom have imagined that

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

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was once married to Logan, so she was familiar with the politics of Diatoran. The people at the top

I’ll deal

I trust you,” Sherry said with a sigh. Since Tom was

any case, she admired

Tom, she was suddenly reminded of her

years ago, the Masseys encountered an unexpected. incident. In the chaos,

of rage, Sherry left the Masseys.

her son had to have grown up to become a fine young man,

Lynch. Your injuries are quite serious. Why don’t I take you to the hospital?” Tom

a few scratches and bruises. I’ll