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    The Griffiths family was still under Aldin’s rule, and he was a force to be reckoned with.


    Darren had always feared Aldin the most. Throughout his life, Aldin had punished him countless times.


    Ever since a seer dered Elena would bring fortune to the Griffiths family, Aldin had ced her on a pedestal.


    Even after Darren had unterally ended his engagement to Elena and insisted on marrying Sylvia, Aldin hadn’t given up. He had persistently tried to persuade Elena to forgive Darren, still holding onto the belief that she might eventually ept him again.


    But today, Elena had stripped away those illusions, letting Aldin hear for himself exactly what kind of man his grandson was.


    Elena cast Darren a nce, fully aware that he was in for a brutal reprimand once he returned home. She ended the call and asked, her voice indifferent, “Anything else?”


    Darren’s expression flickered with a mix of emotions, his anger rendering him speechless. After a long pause, he let out a bitter chuckle. “Elena, you really are something. You’re way too foolish.”


    She slipped her phone back into her pocket, her tone casual.


    She had just turned to leave when Darren’s next words made her pause. “Aren’t you curious about She’s whereabouts?”


    “You know where She is?” Elena stopped in her tracks and adopted a serious demeanor.


    Darren had no clear idea about She’s location. He just blurted out those words to prevent Elena from leaving. When she actually paused, he quickly pressed his advantage. “Sylvia is soft and obedient. If I ask her, she’ll definitely find out and tell me.”


    Elena narrowed her eyes slightly, her voice calm butced with warning. “What do you want?” If Darren dared to do anything to She, even though the Griffiths family had allied with the Spencer family, she would ensure the Griffiths paid dearly.


    Darren met her cold gaze and froze momentarily. Although she had always been distant, she had never appeared as frigid as she did now. Her eyes seemed to contain an entire arctdscape, utterly devoid of emotion.


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    His pupils trembled almost imperceptibly, and he quickly looked away, wondering how Elena could radiate such an intimidating presence. It was even more unsettling than the most withering re his grandfather had ever mustered.


    Regaining hisposure, Darren was determined not to appear weak, careful not to let her detect his momentary vulnerability. He said, “If you agree to one thing, I’ll tell you where She is.”


    Having grown up together, Elena could read his intentions with just a single nce. She sneered, “What is it?”


    Darren knew he couldn’t reveal his true n—sending her to Joseph’s bed. Such a direct admission would guarantee her immediate refusal. He spoke with deliberate ambiguity, attempting to deceive her. “It won’t be difficult. Just agree first, and I’ll tell you when I need you.”


    Elena was done with his games. “I’ll give you one chance. Tell me now.” Even if Darren withheld information, she could still uncover She’s location. It was merely a matter of time—and patience.


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