The vast red hall was open and spacious, designed much like a church. Along both sides, towering bookshelves stretched from floor to ceiling. Between them were bay windows on all four sides, each corner adorned with carefully carved antiques.At the far end of the room stood Henry, his head tilted up as he admired a wall covered with oil paintings of various sizes.After speaking, Delilah did not wait for a response. She gestured to Khloe, then led everyone out.The door creaked shut, and the echo lingered in the air."Come here."Henry turned slightly and beckoned to Khloe with an easy motion.She hesitated for a moment, then walked toward him.His hair was completely white, yet thick and lustrous, and his spirit was vigorous. He wore a dark blue, traditional-style long robe with a matching vest. On his hand were a top-grade emerald bracelet and thumb ring. He looked simple, yet unmistakably noble.As Khloe studied his features, she seemed to see Niel.Oscar had once told her
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