Veiled Warning

Arthur's words left the four momentarily stunned—Declan in disbelief, Clara in helplessness, Corinne in displeasure, and Rhys with a subtly mocking smile.

They each harbored thoughts, but no one dared to object. In the Vance family, Arthur's words were considered law.

"Clara, do you like my arrangement?" Arthur looked at her with a kind smile. He could see her helplessness, but precisely because o