"Alright. When I first met you, you said the same thing. I never thought you''d remain unchanged after all these years," Rossmented.


    Damon didn''t pursue the topic. Instead, he asked about Edward''s condition.


    "I got word from the hospital. His health is deteriorating, and he probably only has a month left. So, within this month, Emerald will do everything she can to remove anyone who opposes her," Ross answered.


    "The more she does, the more evidence we gather," Damon replied.


    "Yes, but the situation is still far from optimistic. Many in the Nixon family still support Emerald," Ross reminded him.


    Damon smirked. "But she has one foolish son. Once word gets out that she traded thend in the south for Brian''s sake, plenty of people will turn against her."


    Those who supported her weren''t doing so out of loyalty. The moment they realized she couldn''t fulfill her promises, they''d be the first to abandon her.


    When that happened, Emerald would find enemies everywhere, and her position as head of the Nixons would be unstable.


    "Alright," Ross replied.


    ...


    That evening at dinner, Brian was met with surprised stares from both N and Delia when he sat down.


    Delia, in particr, couldn''t hide her disbelief. "Brian, what happened to your face? Did someone beat you up?"


    N nced at him but quickly looked away, her expression cold.


    She had little reaction to either Brian or Delia. As long as they didn''t provoke her, she''d pretend they didn''t exist.


    Brian''s face darkened. "It''s none of your business."


    Delia scoffed but said nothing more. It wasn''t her getting beaten up, so she couldn''t care less.


    Emerald remained expressionless throughout the meal, as if she hadn''t noticed anything.


    Halfway through, she received a call and left in a hurry.


    The table was left with just N, Brian, and Delia. The three ate in silence before retreating to their respective rooms.


    ...


    The next morning, after breakfast, N went to the study to wait for Andre.


    When she saw him, she quickly asked if Emerald had given him any trouble the day before.


    Andre shook his head. "Ms. Kinsey, don''t worry about me. I''m fine. Let''s start the lesson."


    Without Delia''s interference that morning, their progress was much faster.


    At 11:00 am., Andre stopped and said, "Ms. Kinsey, I have an


    appointment this afternoon, somet


    leaving now. If you need anything, feel free to contact me."


    "Alright," N replied.


    She tidied up the books on the table, saw Andre off, and returned to the study.


    With some time before lunch, she didn''t rush back to her room but instead picked up the book Andre had rmended and started reading.


    She was so absorbed in the book that she didn''t notice the study door opening until she heard it.


    Looking up, she saw Emerald step inside and put the book down. "Do you need something?"


    Upon seeing N reading a business book, Emerald''s originally cold gaze softened slightly.


    Though she had no intention of handing the Nixon family over to N, she also didn''t want others to think N was ignorant and embarrass her.


    It was good that N was taking the initiative to learn. If she listened more, perhaps she could be entrusted with managing some assets in the future.


    "Starting this afternoon, you''ll go to thepany every day at 2:00 p.m. to learn how to handle documents. I''ll arrange for someone to assist you," Emerald said.


    N raised an eyebrow in surprise. "It''s not going to be Andre again, is it?"


    "Of course not. After lunch, change into something more formal. I''ll take you there today, and starting


    tomorrow, the driver will be


    you,"


    Emerald replied.