The "he" in question was Walter''s older brother.


    Back then, their falling out was anything but quiet-it got messy, and everyone knew it. But Walter''s brother had been powerful, already a big name in North America, so Walter had no choice but toe back to the Capital. Still, he never stopped hoping he''d get a chance to return someday.


    He thought he''d lost his shot for good-until Dn showed up.


    Just thinking about the old man made Rai''s expression go a bit odd. "The High Elder doesn''t see much of anyone these days. He keeps to himself, tinkering away at home, only showing up for the annual meetings. The four of us elders all have our eyes on Dn, but the High Elder never says much. He just tells us to wait and see what happens."


    Wait for what, though? No one really knew.


    The High Elder held the most power, while the other four elders were about equal. All four of them backed Dn; otherwise, Rai wouldn''t have given Dn that si ring so early.


    Rai was here this time to make sure Dn stopped worrying about things here- to get him to focus on North America and let go.


    Richard stood near the entrance, catching snatches of their conversation. Even from a few words, he could tell Dn probably wasn''t doing so well.


    He nodded politely and followed the housekeeper inside.


    "Walter. Rai."


    Walter finally noticed him. He hadn''t been thrilled with the incident Richard had caused at thest party, but Richard was still younger-no point holding a grudge.


    "Oh, you''re here to see Dn?"


    "Yes. I tried calling him a few times, but he hasn''t answered. I was a little worried." "Colin, you really care about Dn, don''t you? Come sit he''ll be down soon." Richard''s face stayed calm as he sat and poured tea for the two elders himself.


    Walter studied him quietly. Back when Dn and Richard were in the army together, Walter had always kept his distance from Dn''s


    friends-he''d never liked them much.


    To him, a son as talented as Dn should be self-reliant. The strong always stand alone.


    Out of all Dn''s friends, Richard


    was the one Walter liked the least, though he''d never shown it. Richard only one who was as


    We as Dn himself.


    He stayed out of the spotlight, rarely made waves, and showed zero interest in


    women.


    Dn had stumbled over women more than once, but Richard had always kept his distance-not a single woman ever appeared by his side.


    People love topare even someone like Walter couldn''t help it. His own son had gotten tripped up by romance, while someone else''s kid seemed untouched.


    "Colin, after all these years, you''ve never liked any woman? You''re about the right age for marriage, aren''t you?"


    Richard didn''t miss a beat. "I haven''t met the right person. And things at work keep me busy-there''s barely any time."


    Right now, the Warren family was deeply tied to the higher-ups, and Richard himself was even involved in a lot of important decision-making.


    Ever since Walter stepped down, the Ferguson family had drifted far from politics. He didn''t know many of the new faces anymore he barely went out these days.


    All he cared about now was getting that North American seat for Dn. Only then would he be able to rest easy.


    Rai nced over at Richard. He was well put together and just as striking as Dn in his own way.


    Rai smiled The Capital''s seen its


    share of talented young mentely.


    Since you and Dn get along so


    well, maybe you two should spend


    more time together."


    Richard smiled, pouring himself some tea. "I''m sure Dn and I will have plenty of


    chances to work together. There''s time."


    Rai nodded slowly. This kid was definitely something special.