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Chapter 14 — The First Impression
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2026-05-02 08:50:00On the drive up the Hudson Valley, Lucian had given me a concise, unsentimental briefing on the family dynamics. I knew the general landscape of the territory I was stepping into before the Rolls-Royce even cleared the wrought-iron gates.
Hawthorne met us at the door. "Welcome back, Mr. Blackwood. Ms. Thorne," the butler said, offering a flawless bow. His tone was perfectly polite, holding me exactly at arm's length. "Thank you, Hawthorne," Lucian replied, handin
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