Lucinda didn’t consider herself too severe; she simply aimed to underscore the gravity of the situation.


    “Ronan vanished, and Mylo, desperate to ensure Nathan spared him, vowed to prevent Ronan from ever returning to the Payne family.


    Mylo’s recent violent act, brandishing a knife against Nathan during his visit yesterday, cannot be taken lightly; it may result in legal consequences, possibly even a jail sentence.


    Should Jeff be deeply entangled in this affair, the repercussions from Nathan are inevitable.


    Should there be a rift in the rtionship between Grandpa and Nathan, Uma, his only granddaughter, will be Grandpa’s remaining support.


    Therefore, I am right in my words about the grim prospect if Grandpa continues to hide the truth.


    ”


    Kern appeared torn, caught between conflicting emotions.


    Though Lucinda’s words were stark, each held a kernel of truth.N?velDrama.Org holds this content.


    Observing his inner turmoil, Lucinda pressed, “Kern, when they refuse to speak, the burden falls upon you to share the truth.


    Trust me, even if you reveal an ufortable truth, Grandpa won’t hold it against you.


    ”


    Kern’s lips twitched, and he hesitated before finally finding his voice.


    Just as he mustered the courage to speak up, a servant interrupted.


    “Kern, Mr.


    Norton has awakened.


    He wishes to see you.


    ”


    Kern responded, “Very well, I’ll see him shortly after escorting Madam to the door.


    ”


    With a respectful nod to Lucinda, the servant withdrew.


    However, this interruption shattered Kern’s train of thought.


    He gestured for Lucinda to follow him to the door.


    But Lucinda remained rooted in ce, her unwavering gaze fixed on him.


    Feeling uneasy, Kern softly pleaded, “Madam, please refrain from pressuring me.


    Allow me some time to ponder.


    ”


    Lucinda found herself at a loss for words.


    Frustration gnawed at her as she departed Norton’s vi, making her way to her duties at the Simmons Group.


    Along the way, she mulled over theplexities of the situation.


    The narratives provided by Norton and Mylo stood in stark contradiction.


    Jeff’s whereabouts remained elusive, and if he were intentionally hiding, locating him could prove challenging.


    Kern appeared to possess intimate knowledge of the truth, yet he seemed reluctant to divulge, perhaps out of fear of repercussions from Norton.


    The situation grew increasingly convoluted with each passing moment.


    Lucinda sensed a web of intrigue lurking beneath the surface, suspecting that numerous individuals might be entangled in the affair.


    The tragic death of Nathan’s father, the rightful heir to the Payne Group, in a sudden car ident with his wife was suspicious.


    She harbored a persistent belief in a grand conspiracy within the Payne family.


    Lost in contemtion, Lucinda found herself unable to concentrate on her work throughout the day.


    Fortunately, the absence of pressing contracts at Simmons Group allowed her to delegate tasks to her assistant before going to the National Security Bureau to apany Nathan before lunch.