Upon hearing the old man’s ns, Zayne nearly choked on his own disbelief!


    “Clearly, the old man has lost his marbles! He thinks I want to retreat to Australia to escape the spotlight? What on earth is going on here?”


    With that thought in mind, he quickly protested, “Dad, I can ept temporarily stepping out of the public eye, but do I really have to go all the way to Australia? There are still many pressing matters in thepany, and I need to find a way to reconcile with Deana!”


    Lord Banks responded coolly, “If you stay here, the paparazzi will be all over you. Don’t forget, there are countless families ready to take advantage of our situation. You are their key to breaking in!”


    “So, in my opinion, a trip to Australia is your best option. Don’t we have a seaside vi in Queennd? Go there and unwind. I’ll manage things here.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Zayne felt like he was on the brink of a breakdown.


    He seethed internally, “Sending me to Australia now is just asking for trouble! It would make me a prime target. I’ve betrayed my granddaughter, and if I run away, who knows what schemes these people will concoct against me!”


    “Besides, I’m the executive vice chairman of the group and the second inmand. If I leave my position, who will take my ce? If James steps into my role, when I return, I’ll find it’s his, and I’ll be nothing but a figurehead!”


    As he desperately tried to resist the old man’s n, Lord Banks interjected, “James, arrange a flight for your brother. He needs to leave tonight. You’ll take care of his responsibilities at thepany for now.”


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    However, he maintained hisposure and replied respectfully, “Don’t worry, Dad. I’ll handle the flight arrangements!”


    Zayne pleaded, “Dad, if you must send me away, can you at least give me a couple of days? I need to have a proper conversation with Deana!”


    Lord Banks waved dismissively, “There’s nothing to discuss. From what I know about Deana, she won’t remarry you. It’s best to cut tiespletely. You’ve been married and divorced!”


    If he had to go, it would cause significant dys. Not only was it about his rtionship with his wife, but it also impacted his status as the heir to the group. He wanted to find out what happened to Xion. After all, she was his flesh and blood. With her life in uncertainty, he felt the need to discover the truth. What if she was still alive?


    If he could locate her himself, he could discreetly arrange a safe ce for her to live away from prying eyes. But if someone else in the Banks family or the Japanese found her first, her chances would be doomed!


    Seeing his reluctance, Lord Banks scolded, “What’s the hold-up? Are you refusing to follow my orders?”


    Realizing he had no choice but toply, Zayne nodded reluctantly and said, “Alright, Dad, I’ll do as you say and leave tonight.”


    Lord Banks nodded with satisfaction and waved him off, “Good. Now go home, tidy up, say goodbye to Fitz and Zara, and depart within the hour.”


    As Zayne was called away by the housekeeper, Fitz and Zara remained in their study, glued to theputer screen. After their mother, Deana, had left, she returned to her family home and called her children. Over the phone, Deana calmly shared the news about Xion, leaving Fitz and Zara in a state of shock.