“Old man?” Rosaline furrowed her brow. “That doesn’t make sense. When I saw her, I thought her eyes looked just like yours.”

“You flatter me, Auntie,” Emmeline chuckled. “I’ll introduce you to the Wonder Doctor someday.”

“That would be great,” Rosaline said. “I don’t like being left in the dark.”

“But for now, this is a secret between us,” Emmeline said. “Don’t tell Abel yet, or the whole 300 billion deal might fall apart.”

“I won’t forget,” Rosaline patted Emmeline’s hand. “Let’s go inside, the food and drinks are ready.”

As they entered the living room, Lewis beamed at his four grandchildren.

“Sebastian!” he called to the butler. “Bring me the envelopes I prepared.”

“Sure, Mr. Lewis,” Sebastian replied promptly, heading to the study to fetch a large red lacquered tray.

On the tray were five bank cards wrapped in red paper and an exquisite jewelry box.

“Come here, my lovely grandkids!” Lewis beckoned to the four little ones.

Endymion’s, who in turn held Hesperus’ hand, and they all walked over to stand

his precious grandkids, Lewis and Rosaline felt as

giving you guys your allowance, and with that,

Grandpa!” The four little darlings replied

then picked up the red-wrapped bank cards and handed them out

10 million in it, and there’s no password, so keep it safe,

little ones bowed

one card left on

picked it up and looked at Emmeline with a

this is for you,” Lewis said, holding

head. “I’m not a child anymore,

Lewis’ voice grew hoarse and his eyes dimmed. “For five years, the Ryker family made you suffer, made you endure hardships. This money can’t make up for all that, but it’s a small token of

matter how much money was on that card, it couldn’t make up for the suffering and

appearing that night, she doubted

Emmeline was feverish and unconscious, and she wondered if she could

infants were so starved they couldn’t

head and couldn’t help but

pitiful expression and felt a pang in

card and pressed

don’t take it, it means you’re rejecting Uncle

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