CH225 Difference of Ideologies
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"So… why are you here, father? Worried about your son?" He didn't forget to tease lightly.
Drake chuckled darkly. "Ha! You wish. As I told you before—if you can't handle even a minor inconvenience like this, you'll never have a chance at usurping me."
His smile faded. His gaze grew distant, contemplative, as he looked between Alex and Udara.
Udara took the hint and began to rise, intending to excuse herself. But Alex caught her hand and stopped her.
"You don't have to leave," he said firmly. Then he turned to Drake. "She is my Shadow Guard. Whatever you tell me, she'll know eventually."
"You misunderstand, boy." Earl Drake shook his head slowly. "Much less her—I was debating whether to tell even you."
Alex's expression hardened. His frown deepened.
"…So I was right. There are bigger forces at play than just the Kellermans."
Drake gave him a sideways glance, lips curling. "You know… you're too bright for your own good."
