Oscar went upstairs to get changed once the conversation between grandfather and grandson came to a close.

An hour later, the two of them arrived at Sunny Avenue and found Mr. Ywain.

Mr. Ywain was an old friend of Oscar’s who specialized in the likes of fortune-telling and esoteric medicine.

The man took a look at the herbs contained in the pack and took whiffs to identify what was in them.

He began to explain, “I can’t say for certain that this is a formula from the Adelmar Clan but to see herbs formulated this way and working this well… Only Robert Adelmar would come up with something like this.”

Oscar’s expression turned grave.

“But Robert hasn’t been in the country,” Mr. Ywain said. “Where did you get this, Oscar?”

“A girl gave this to us,” he answered. “I’ll be interrogating her.”

“In my opinion.” Mr. Ywain stroked his beard. “It wouldn’t be far-fetched to say the girl is a disciple of Robert himself.”

Oscar and Adam shared a look and left with their findings.

The elder began to speak once they stepped out of the courtyard. “Emmeline is not a simple girl, is she?”

“Is she here to mess with the Rykers on purpose?” Adam frowned.

the notion aside. “She was

she gave birth then. She then returned to

doesn’t seem like she’s trying anything. She gave birth and was more than ready

that you and Robert Adelmar hold a grudge against one another. He wouldn’t just

let it go! The pain

for the old

going to keep Emmeline around with the Rykers

Oscar’s brows furrowed. “You think Emmeline might be

afraid she might be a pawn Robert had

say. “So, what

she really is someone from the Adelmar Clan, that means we have a ticking time

on her side. How are we going to get Emmeline long enough to interrogate

Adam leaned in to whisper into

from a favorable position?” A glint flashed

smiled coldly. “The businesses overseas have resumed production, no? Why don’t you

can do that.” Oscar agreed. “We’ll

Two days later.

office

is here, Mr.

Grandad is here?

was surprised but didn’t show

got it. Direct him to my office once he’s

“Yes, sir.”

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