Chapter 569:

Tears streamed down their faces silently, their bodies shaking.

Sympathy welled up in Kallie. “I intervened because I have a few questions,” she told them.

Kallie’s gaze met the mother’s earnestly. “My request isn’t unreasonable. I seek to understand this island, the manor, the elderly man, and Griffin. You need not divulge any secrets. Just some basic truths about their relationships and the general lay of the land would suffice.”

The mother, thankful for the safety of her child, listened to Kallie’s words with growing enthusiasm and relief. She responded positively, clearly eager to share, without any intention of deceit or omission.

The little girl and her mother remained unnerved as they confided in Kallie about the elderly man.

country as Kallie but had moved to another city in his early years. His family background was

of impressive abilities, experiencing a youth filled with achievements. He stood as the principal client

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under various circumstances or drifted away from him, leaving only his son

his youth, he was relegated to the most grueling tasks, effectively managing the estate without

and royal circles. His power was undeniable, commanding private armies and enjoying impunity for

Ernesto was correct. Beneath his seemingly gentle facade lay a man of complex and potentially dangerous character. Indeed, he was

under false pretenses. Upon their arrival, their first task was a grim one. They had their

horrors, the wages were extraordinarily high, drawing in those from desperately

by the need to support herself and her daughter, felt she couldn’t afford to

girl was the only child among the servants.

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