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    He had no qualms about sacrificing his own daughter if it meant shielding himself from the fallout.


    If not for Lone Ranger piecing together the truth, Andromache might have been the one to take the fall.


    It was often said that the bond between a father and daughter ran deep, yet Ralph had no hesitation in using Andromache as a disposable pawn in his schemes.


    It was both absurd and utterly tragic.


    “You know his ways. If he truly makes a move, she might not walk away unscathed.” Nate’s face remained impassive, his voice devoid of concern.


    It was clear that he had already ounted for every possibility.


    Vulture frowned, studying the man before him.


    He had never cared for the tangled politics of elite families, nor did he have the patience for their games.


    Pulling in a deep drag from his cigarette, Vulture crushed the butt beneath his boot. “Then what’s his endgame?”


    “Testing,” Nate answered simply.


    Ralph wasn’t just testing Corrine’s character and resilience—he was testing Nate’s attitude as well.


    There was also a possibility that he was positioning Nate as a pressure point, using him as leverage to manipte the coteral branches of the family.


    It was Ralph’s signature move.


    Every action he took was meticulously calcted to extract the greatest advantage.


    Irritation flickered across Vulture’s face as he lit another cigarette, his voice thick with sarcasm. “You’re his prized heir, his best bet for the future. Isn’t he worried he’ll regret it if something happens to you?”


    “Not at all,” Nate replied, casting a sidelong nce at Vulture. “No matter what happens, Corrine will remain unharmed.”


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    There was no urgency in his voice, no hint of hesitation. Only absolute certainty.


    Vulture felt a shiver run down his spine.


    For years, he had struggled to understand what it was about Nate that drew people in, that inspired unwavering loyalty. Now, he was starting to get it.


    That unshakable confidence. That terrifying ability to turn any situation in his favor.


    The most dangerous ce is often the safest—that saying had never felt truer than in this moment.


    Vulture hade here intending to warn Nate. Now, that idea seemed almostughable.


    Still, some things needed to be said. “Mark my words, Nate. If you ever do Corrine wrong, I’ll bring the entire Red me down on the Independent Continent and burn it to the ground.”


    Nate met his gaze with calm indifference. “I doubt you’ll ever get the chance.”


    Vulture wanted to hold his ground, to keep the upper hand. But against a man like Nate, it was nearly impossible. His confidence wavered, but his pride wouldn’t allow him to show it. So, he turned and walked away.


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