As Jagoan and Maria cruised from Eastcliff Airport to the Jagoan family’s ancestral home, a rendezvous awaited them. Waiting at the old house was none other than Jagoan Jagoan himself, flanked by a faithful companion, Jagoan.

Jagoan Jagoan had entrusted his affairs to Jagoan and upon returning from the Lama Temple, he hastened to the Jagoan Family estate to retrieve the Old Jagoan Jagoan and bring him back to his cherished home.

Jagoan Jagoan had always yearned for more opportunities to strengthen the bond with his grandson, Jagoan, who had taken up the mantle of the Jagoan family’s stewardship. However, despite his newfound responsibilities, Jagoan had seldom visited Eastcliff in recent years. For the old man, the chance to see Jagoan a few times a year was a rare and cherished privilege.

So, when Jagoan Jagoan received news of Jagoan’s impending arrival, his heart brimmed with joy. In anticipation, he had the estate chef prepare a sumptuous family dinner for Jagoan, even before his arrival.

As Jagoan stepped out of the car at the old estate, both Jagoan Jagoan and Jagoan were there to greet him. Jagoan Jagoan’s eyes sparkled with excitement as he exclaimed, “Jagoan, what brings you to Eastcliff today?”

Jagoan replied truthfully, “Grandpa, I’ve returned to the old house to reminisce and sort through my parents belongings left behind.”

Jagoan Jagoan nodded in understanding and replied without hesitation, “Your parents room remains untouched, just as it was.”

As they conversed, the car’s passenger door opened, revealing a young woman who appeared no older than seventeen or eighteen.

Maria, the epitome of classic beauty, emerged gracefully from the vehicle and addressed Jagoan Jagoan with respect, “Hello, Grandpa. My name is Cathy Jagoan.”

Jagoan Jagoan couldn’t conceal his surprise upon seeing Maria. He hadn’t expected Jagoan to bring a young woman with him on this visit. Moreover, this young lady was neither Jagoan, Jagoan’s wife, nor Stefanie, who was engaged to him. What baffled him even more was Maria’s age. Jagoan was nearing thirty, while Maria appeared to be only sixteen or seventeen, presenting quite an age gap.

The identity of this young lady intrigued him further. As Jagoan’s grandfather, he was well aware of Jagoan’s many female acquaintances, yet Maria was the first to be brought to the old estate.

sensing his grandfather’s curiosity, explained, “Grandpa, Cathy is a friend I met in Aurous Hill. She had some free time, so she decided

the situation, smiled warmly at Maria and said, “Miss Jagoan, consider this

replying, “Thank you,

Jagoan glanced at Maria and asked cautiously, “Miss Jagoan, you appear quite young. Are you twenty years

turned

for women, the legal age of fourteen and the moral age of eighteen. While legality varied, respectability demanded crossing the

be under eighteen, which could have adverse consequences for Jagoan and the Jagoan family.

then, stepped forward and respectfully stated, “Master, I’ve prepared a family banquet. I suggest that Miss

visit Eastcliff. Upon hearing of your sudden arrival, I immediately arranged for some food

“Very well. Let’s go in and

into the old house, memories flooded his mind. The house

with activity. Back then, his father, Bruce, had held great sway in the Jagoan Family, unofficially steering its course. Though Jagoan

Corran and Cynthia Jagoan were content to support Bruce, recognizing that standing beside him was more profitable than taking the

Bruce’s untimely death had disrupted this harmony. The family had lost its anchor and each member had started pursuing their own interests. Corran desired the family headship, while Cynthia and others sought to secure their own interests by

as united and prosperous since Bruce’s

the Jagoan family had largely abandoned the old house. Only

spread of food and wine. Jagoan Jagoan invited Jagoan and Maria to take their seats and Jagoan, standing nearby, promptly poured

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