Chapter 1154:

When he heard this, Merrick, one of the leaders of the Elder Council, squinted, his eyes glinting with a calculating look.

Merrick’s voice carried weight as he spoke. “Darrion’s branch scheming against the head of the Hopkins family deserves no mercy. Stripping them of their wealth is only the beginning. Erasing their names from the family records is the least of what should be done. However…”

His gaze lingered on Ralph, sharp and calculating. Absentmindedly, he ran his thumb over the ring he wore.

“Andromache’s actions have indeed disgraced the Hopkins family, but they do not warrant eternal condemnation. Is it not excessive to cast her out so publicly?”

Though his words seemed to call for compassion, they held a hidden sting. His message was clear—Ralph was ruthless, a man willing to sever ties with his own daughter for the sake of honor.

Their eyes flickered with

passed over his face before he spoke. His lips curved into a faint, almost

those traditions. Do not mistake me—I love my daughter. A father’s duty is to teach his child. Andromache is no longer part of this family. Her fate is sealed. But as her father,

I will withdraw from public affairs and reflect on

feet, offered a courteous nod, and took his leave

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his gaze narrowing as Ralph’s figure disappeared from

his own daughter

severed Andromache from the family, cutting off

truth, he was shielding her—removing her from the Hopkins name so none of their

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