Chapter 110

In Randolph’s hospital room.

The Blackwood staff carefully arranged the expensive gifts, nutritional supplements, and fruit before quietly withdrawing from the room.

The space around Randolph’s bed was crowded with visitors.

Every member of the Blackwood family was present, except for the elderly Lady Blackwood who was confined to bed with a winter cold.

Lord Blackwood Sr. spoke first: “Randolph, when I heard of your injury, I immediately requested leave from Westminster to come to London personally. I do hope you make a swift recovery.”

Lord Blackwood Sr. held considerable influence in political circles; even London’s highest officials would treat him with profound respect.

Though a man of great authority and senior standing, he addressed Randolph with remarkable courtesy, showing none of the condescension one might expect. Randolph was visibly moved by this deference.

He pushed himself up against the headboard, his expression somewhat anxious. “You’re too kind, sir. My injuries are relatively minor–you needn’t have troubled yourself.”

Andrew Blackwood spoke up: “Randolph, please accept this small token of our concern.”

He stepped forward, presenting a bank card.

With Lord Blackwood Sr. having set such a conciliatory tone, Randolph could hardly express any grievances he might harbor. He accepted the card with a smile. “I appreciate this. Thank you.”

“Not at all,” Andrew replied courteously.

“Randolph,” Lord Blackwood Sr. continued, having noted Randolph’s acceptance of their compensation, “there’s another matter that brought me to London.”

Randolph had already anticipated this discussion. He composed himself, listening attentively.

no accident, as I’m sure you’re aware. Has Asher mentioned to

Sr. hesitated, having nearly said “illegitimate son,” but stopped himself–the term seemed excessively harsh.

“Has he

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expression darkened slightly as

Thalia’s engagement to Asher. After careful consideration, we believe it best to dissolve the engagement.”

second wife, standing nearby, looked somewhat surprised by this

but had been reluctant to broach the subject

fortuitous that the Blackwood patriarch himself

had been mentally

directly, I’ll be equally forthright. I had been considering

thus far.”

patriarch’s expression reflected genuine regret.

“Randolph, the Blackwood family deeply regrets the harm that has come to your family. We suggest that the public announcement come from the

document. “We’ve drafted this statement regarding the broken engagement. Please review it and suggest any additions you

document and

he closed the file.

“Excellent. I recommend issuing it as soon as possible. Each day’s delay places

at continued risk.”

gaze meaningfully toward Asher.

Thalia?”

he swallowed. “Sir, to ensure Thalia doesn’t harbor any false hopes, I told her I’d had a change of heart. I would appreciate

than revealing the

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