Although John had already returned to the Westin family, he was still considered to be in his training phase. A deal of this magnitude naturally remained under his dad, Kenneth's, supervision.When the Kalen brothers arrived, Kenneth greeted them with a knowing smile."Silas and Scott, you don't look well. Did you not rest properly? Or has something… awful happened?"At once, the brothers' expressions darkened.The night before, they had confirmed through investigation that Victoria's scandal had spread throughout Zachemaine—everywhere, everyone knew. And since John had grown up in Zachemaine, he surely still had ties there. Which meant, without a doubt, Kenneth was already aware.Under such circumstances, his casual remark carried a sharp edge, and the brothers could hardly miss the undertone.Kenneth chuckled and, without pressing further, soon excused himself.He had barely left when several wealthy heirs—long at odds with the Kalen brothers—appeared, their faces lit with glo
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