His Lordship Alexander Kane

i ! Chapter 0546 I Someone was causing a scene? I Why else would they be making a fuss I about it if not for the Xanthos family's (fortune? Callie's expression was one of sorrow as she stood before Ywain's coffin. She wiped her tears, her eyes hardening with a resolve she had never experienced. A Her father was gone, but her brother was still there.

So was she—Callie, the rightful daughter of the Xanthos family, the former leader of the Callie Group.

"Brother, stay with Dad. I'm going to check out what's happening." She turned with a grace that contradicted her earlier shaky steps. With the maid by her side, she made her way to the manor's front yard, her stride becoming

more steady and confident. At that } moment, she stood tall, symbolizing strength and hope for the Xanthos family.

I The courtyard in front of the Xanthos family's grand hall was lively with "conversation and activity.

For over two centuries, the Xanthos family had expanded their influence throughout the north, with thousands of kin and connections. Over 50 people gathered there, including influential members from various branches of the family.

smiles and hushed discussions about the family's fortunes were far more common. It was a

the time to I cry. We need to act quickly and figure out I what to do next." "Exactly, we need to talk now. The Xanthos family might not be what we once were, but we have to sort out the estate before others get any ideas!" "We can't go a day without a leader. The Xanthos

She faced the crowd of family and friends, her gaze icy,

a flurry of urgent voices. "Callie, with the family head gone, now is not the time to I cry. We need to act quickly and figure out I what to do next." "Exactly, we need to talk now. The Xanthos family might not be what we once were, but we have to sort out the ( estate before others get any ideas!" "We can't go a day without a leader. The Xanthos family needs someone at the helm and fast. Plenty of eyes are on the

crowd of family and friends, her gaze icy, putting a

my father died, he appointed my } brother as head of the

now nor in the future will I anyone undermine the Xanthos family's standing, and that includes all of you!" I What?! The relatives were taken aback, and their emotions flared. "Callie, what's this tall about? Including us? We are your flesh and blood, members of the Xanthos lineage—we are family!" "Exactly! We share the Xanthos name, and the same blood flows through our veins! We created this family legacy together, facing death while you were still on baby formula!" "I'bet she's

were like icy daggers, and ) Callie clenched her jaw, a deep sadness in , her eyes. The Xanthos family's reality I