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    Only when Ralph waspletely gone did Merrick finally look away. He let out a small sigh and addressed the room. “Today’s events were unexpected. I’m sure we’re all exhausted. Let’s end the meeting here.”


    The moment the meeting ended, everyone was eager to escape the chaos at the Hopkins family estate.


    Relief washed over them as they quickly stood and made their way out.


    Once outside the Spring Hall, Bryant returned to the Winter Hall, apanied by his loyal aide.


    The aide, ever observant, prepared a cup of coffee for Bryant. As he set it down, his eyes flickered to Bryant’s face, reading him carefully. After a moment of hesitation, he spoke up. “Sir, with Andromache’s downfall, do you think it’s time—”


    He made a swift motion across his throat, the meaning clear in the gesture.


    There was no need for further exnation.


    Bryant took the cup, lifting it slowly. His gaze never left his aide. “It seems you missed what my father was really saying.”


    The aide’s face showed confusion, though he still kept his posture respectful. “Could you exin, sir?”


    “He cast her out of the Hopkins family. It may seem cruel, but it’s really a form of protection.” Bryant set his cup down, speaking slowly and deliberately. “When he announced her expulsion, he made it clear over and over that she was no longer part of the family. His message was simple—if anyone sought revenge, they should target the Hopkins family directly, not Andromache. He also pointed out that a father should bear responsibility for his child’s wrongdoings, confirming that Andromache is his daughter by blood. Even though she had been disowned, she was still his flesh and blood. If anyone harmed her, he would take it upon himself to retaliate as her father. His words were wless. He shut down any rumors, stopped the Elder Council from using this against the family, and made an example of Andromache, warning that anyone who messed up in the future would face even worse. One move aplished multiple goals.”


    The aide shuddered, a cold feeling creeping down his spine.


    If anyone had misinterpreted Ralph’s words, they might have fallen right into a trap.


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    Bryant sighed. “Parents always think ahead for their children. He truly did everything he could for Andromache.”


    “Poor Andromache,” the aide said with a bitter smile, his eyes filled with mockery. “She had always been sharp, but she made a foolish mistake this time, defeated by that outsider.”


    Bryant’s brow twitched ever so slightly. He nced up, his gaze indifferent as he muttered, “Yes, foolish.”


    But deep down, he knew Andromache’s fall wasn’t just a result of Corrine’s luck. From the very first time they’d met, he had sensed something unusual about Corrine. Then, Darrion’s branch had been eliminated, and now, Andromache had been struck down.


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