Linda shook her head. She hadn’t spoken much with Daniel over the years. However, he was always kind to her when they were young.

She recalled a time when she was at university, and Daniel, still in primary school, took money from home to find her in Jangasas all on his own. When Nicholas was in prison, he would frequently call her to comfort her, fearing she would be sad.

His way of thinking was childlike but pure. During her lowest moments, she felt the warmth of family through him.

Later, she would visit him in Cumulus City. They would enjoy joyful conversations with her sibling on the famous food street.

But as time passed, they grew apart.

She had only heard rumors of his involvement in a family dispute. Despite being the least likely to inherit the family assets, he emerged victorious at a young age. People described him as cunning and heartless, showing no mercy to those who crossed him. He became a powerful figure in Cumulus City.

Yet, he still held great respect for her.

In their limited interactions, he continued to care for her. During the years she lost Lina, he even secretly had people searching for her.

“Maybe he has no ill intentions,” Linda reassured herself. “After all, he’s been in Cumulus City and has no grudges against Centrolis. Perhaps he’s genuinely here to invest.”

“I hope

cafe courtyard from afar

began

beaten him to the

with a smile. “Get her something else. And how did he beat you to it?

was surprised to find they shared similar thoughts. They decided to take their daughter to the theme park, taking advantage of

the stark

candy house and exclaimed, “Daddy,

again, they prepared to educate her. But then they heard her say in her childish voice, “That man promised me he would turn this place

“What man?”

and spotted the man in a black trench

and Lina turned their gaze in that

was tall and carried himself with an air of distinction. He was engrossed

the same man Persephone had encountered twice before. She approached him and greeted him politely,

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