Chapter 628:

“I heard you were hospitalized recently,” she remarked, her voice smooth and unhurried.

“You seem in good spirits now, so I assume your recovery has gone well.”

For the briefest moment, Carl’s eyes flickered with an unreadable glint. He had gone to great lengths to keep his hospitalization under wraps, wary of unnecessary speculation and the unrest it might stir within the company. Only his immediate family and Quentin had been privy to the truth. But Andromache, who seemed to know everything, had casually thrown it into the open, making a calculated display of her reach and influence.

“The Ford family has long maintained its dominance in Lyhaton, largely thanks to your efforts, Mr. Ford,” she continued, her words precise.

“But time catches up with all of us, does it not? Perhaps it is time to consider stepping down, letting someone else take the reins. A decision like that would only enhance your reputation for wisdom and foresight.”

A chill settled over the room. The younger attendees exchanged quick glances, curiosity flickering in their eyes, along with a quiet, unspoken amusement. For decades, the Ford family had ruled Lyhaton, their wealth and power forming an unshakable empire. Some admired them, others envied them, and a few had long waited for the day their reign would begin to wane. Andromache had just voiced what many secretly wished to see.

on the table. Her slender fingers traced the edge of a silver steak knife, the metal cool

stare, her

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family. Tomorrow, it could just as easily belong to another.

of suggestion, this time, she left no room for ambiguity. She was openly declaring that the title of the

the crystal chandelier, flashing coldly—though not nearly as

it became painfully clear why Andromache wasn’t popular among most people. She

ahead to the worst possibilities. Would Corrine

her, Moses watched Corrine with interest. Her lashes lowered, shielding her thoughts, but the air around her had

Moses was reminded of

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