Linda suddenly felt uneasy and quickly looked toward Daniel. However, Daniel’s gaze wasn’t fixed on Persephone. He seemed to be gazing aimlessly, but his expression showed a subtle hint of emotion.

Noticing Linda’s distress, Cordelia took her cold hand and spoke softly, making sure Daniel could hear her too. “Linda, no matter what, we’re still family. I remember when Daniel was a young boy.

“He secretly used our family’s money to take a train and visit you in Jangasas during winter’s first snowfall. He wasn’t warmly dressed and ended up shivering at the train station. He was even mistaken for a runaway child and sent to a welfare institution.

“Your bond is strong, and I believe Daniel wouldn’t do anything wrong.”

Daniel glanced at her, and Cordelia continued with a smile, emphasizing her point. “However, people can change.

“Mr. Quimby, you and Linda can change. While blood is thicker than water, sometimes justice takes precedence over family. You must have heard of the Thompson family’s influence in Cumulus City, and as for the Hamertons… Well, discussing this doesn’t seem productive.

“We’re here today to celebrate the successful renovation of your amusement park project. Let’s enjoy ourselves!”

Daniel smiled, but his hidden emotions seemed to intensify. “Cordelia, your eloquence is as sharp as ever.”

“It’s not the same anymore,” Cordelia replied, looking at him pointedly. “People change.”

Daniel raised his glass, and as he sipped his drink, he felt a burning sensation akin to a prickling needle.

That person must have changed as well…

emotions grew complex, and he slowly

the night he had first

later, Daniel stood at the entrance of an international kindergarten, one of Centrolis’ most prestigious institutions. The children there came from wealthy families and were usually accompanied

was already bustling with luxury cars and people

quite

feeling sympathy for these children who had lost their freedom at

principal and Daniel’s college senior, greeted him at the entrance. She was delighted to see him but puzzled by the teddy

there’s a little one from our family

grandfather at such a young age,

“I’m not a grandfather, but

“Who is it?”

someone approached Ruth, and she left Daniel

Daniel said. “I’ll wait

“While you wait, feel free to look around and get a sense of our kindergarten’s educational atmosphere. If you could contribute to Centrolis’

saw a young teacher leading a group of children to the playground for an outdoor activity class. They were in sportswear and full of energy, ready to participate in

came into view, his heart raced like drums. It was as

there was an immeasurable

grip on the teddy bear slipped, and it fell to the ground, catching the attention of a climbing child

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