68. The Threat.

After Alexander returned home, Mr. Charles resumed his relaxed state while reading a book. He felt relieved for having shared everything he knew with his son-in-law. Now, he only had to wait for the right moment when everything would be revealed.

"Excuse me, sir," a female servant said.

Mr. Charles looked up.

"There's a married couple who would like to visit. They are waiting outside the gate, and they..." the servant's words trailed off.

"Just have them come in," Mr. Charles instructed. David and Ruby, they were very swift. The middle-aged man just smiled. Yes, they would soon pay for what they had done in the past,...