At the Cloud Palace in Channing.
Nathan was smoking by the window, expressionless.
He calmly asked, "So, Zayn said that he would forgive me on the account of my dead mom?"
Avoiding Nathan's gaze, Colin confirmed with a deep voice, "That's exactly what he'd said."
Nathan's expression turned so frosty that even the surroundings felt cold.
Glancing at Nathan, Colin asked, "Sir, do you want to give the Cross Family some pressure?"
Nathan replied calmly, "There's no need to hurry. I'd promised to give them one month and there's still time left."
"However, the vixen has been spying on me in recent years. She sees me as a thorn by her side which she cannot wait to be rid of."
"Inform the Elite Eight, Thunderstorm, and Waves, to take turns protecting my family!"
Colin replied, "Yes, sir!”
Meanwhile, outside the Cross Family study in Cledondale, Northania.
Gladius was eavesdropping on the conversation his mother, Helen was having with Francis, the head butler.
Helen's voice could be faintly heard from the study. "Is Zayn feeling sentimental? Why else would he not order Nathan to be killed, after the humiliating stunt he pulled at the birthday banquet?"
Francis replied, "Although Sir kicked Nathan out and broke ties with him, his blood still flows within Nathan's body. No matter what, Nathan is still a member of the Cross Family."
Helen expressed her concern, "What I'm worried about is, when Zayn gets older, his sentimental feelings would push him to reconcile with Nathan and invite him home."
"When that happens, wouldn't my son lose his position as the Cross Family heir?"
"All of the Cross Family businesses would all also fall into Nathan's hands then!”
Francis concurred, "You are right to be concerned. Nathan must be removed.”
Outside the study, Gladius had mixed feelings after what he heard.
He was filled with anger and hatred at the same time.
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