?<strong>Chapter 461:</strong>


    This information led Carrie to grow suspicious. She turned to Mny, asking cautiously, “Is it possible that Daxton was caught up in such activities?” Though she posed the question gently, Carrie internally dismissed the thought almost immediately. Given Daxton’s reputable character, she found it hard to believe he would engage in such misconduct.


    Mny exined both affirmatively and negatively, “In a manner of speaking, yes. However, it was his father who had the gambling issues. Shawn had to intervene, ultimately removing him from the Norris Group to confront his addiction. Shawn was notoriously headstrong.”


    After a brief pause, Mny looked affectionately at Shawn and replied lightly, “The Norris men do share a trait—they’re as stubborn as can be.”


    Shawn, maintaining a grave demeanor, replied, “Hold on, why involve me in this? Focus on his actions, not ours.”


    Watching the elderly pair quibble brought a smile to Carrie’s face. She pondered if she and Kristopher might one day find themselves in a simr, yful dispute.


    Mny, with augh, continued, “Daxton’s father didn’t stop there; he went on to gamble on horse races in Ofrubert, where he amassed a considerable sum, then relocated to Fairwyn and established himself as a sessful junket operator, earning a significant reputation.”


    Shawn sighed, leaning back in his chair. “Cillian is a strong-willed man,pletely unlike Roberto. If Roberto had even half his determination, Kristopher wouldn’t have had to shoulder the entire Norris family’s burden at such a young age. Things wouldn’t have turned out like this.”


    Roberto was Kristopher’s father, and from Shawn’s words, Carrie could infer that Cillian was likely Daxton’s father.


    Mny shook her head, her expression heavy with disapproval. “Determination without boundaries can be dangerous. Gambling is one thing, but he’s tangled up with criminals abroad. If he keeps this up, it’s only a matter of time before something serious happens.”


    Carrie, startled by the revtion, leaned forward slightly. “Does Daxton know about this?”


    Mny shrugged, her tone uncertain. “I don’t know if he does. Ever since Kristopher severed ties with the Garcia family, we haven’t kept in touch. Their affairs are a mystery to us. But Daxton’s father has been living abroad for years, and they barely see each other. They’re practically strangers.”


    Shawn added thoughtfully, “There was a time, a few years ago, when Daxton went abroad for his studies. It seemed like their rtionship might have improved then.”


    Mny gave a skeptical hum. “I doubt Cillian would involve Daxton in his business dealings. Daxton’s always been well-mannered, polite, and clean-handed. He’s nothing like his father.”


    After a pause, Mny turned to Carrie with a small smile. “Since you and Daxton already know each other, I think it’s good to stay in touch. After all, family connections are important. And you, Carrie—you’re like a ray of sunshine.”


    “Your positive energy could be a good influence on him.”


    Before Carrie could respond, her phone began to ring again.


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