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    After a short chuckle, Aelfric said, “I am a man of my word and never abandon my followers easily. As long as you and your son stay loyal to me, I will keep you safe.”


    “Thank you. Thank you, Aelfric,” Gerry said.


    “Aelfric, do you have any instructions for us now?”


    “Keep gathering information about Brian and report anything to me,” Aelfric instructed, his tone firm.


    “The Nash family will definitely send an invitation to me. I n to visit their house today. Pay attention to my signals and work with me.”


    “Yes, Aelfric,” Gerry replied, his voice firm despite the underlying tension.


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    Aelfric responded with a t tone, his expression unreadable, then hung up the phone.


    At that moment, Dennis burst into the ward, an invitation clutched tightly in his hand.


    “Aelfric, something major has happened! Brian, who has been missing for twenty-two years, is returning today. The Nash family is hosting a celebration in his honor and has invited us.”


    Aelfric chuckled softly, a glimmer of satisfaction in his eyes. Everything seemed to be unfolding exactly as he had envisioned. With a steady expression, he epted the invitation, unfolded it with care, and then said to Dennis, “Get my clothes ready and find avish gift. I’ll be visiting the Nash family.”


    Dennis paused, concern shing across his face.


    “Aelfric, you haven’t fully recovered yet. It’s not a good idea for you to get out of bed. Why not let me go to the Nash family’s house for you? Brian has been missing for so long, and now that he’s back, he’s making such a big fuss. He’s really overestimating himself.”


    Aelfric lifted his gaze slowly and red at Dennis.


    “You’re too inexperienced to see the bigger picture. Just do what I say.”


    Dennis let out a frustrated sigh, his shoulders slumping.


    “I’m just worried about your health. You were seriously injured. Going to the party might set back your recovery.”


    “I appreciate your concern, but I need to attend the banquet today on behalf of the Warren family,” Aelfric said, his tone resolute.


    “If I send you in my ce, it would seem disrespectful, and we might miss a crucial opportunity.”


    Dennis still couldn’t quite grasp the reasoning, yet he didn’t dare question Aelfric further. He quietly left the ward to follow his brother’s instructions.


    Chloe, still shocked, saw how much importance Aelfric ced on the matter and had no choice but to consider the possibility that Tiffany’s father had be a significant figure.


    While she was lost in her thoughts, Aelfric’s voice suddenly cut through the silence.


    “Chloe, let’s carry out our n today,” Aelfric announced.


    Yet, Chloe, consumed by her jealousy toward Marissa and Tiffany, failed to focus and missed Aelfric’s words. It wasn’t until Aelfric finished speaking that she reacted and instinctively asked, “Aelfric, what did you just say?”


    Aelfric scrutinized Chloe’s expression, sensing that she had changed. He couldn’t understand her asionalpses into distraction.


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