Darren and I instinctively looked at each other. We both knew that. For a moment, we'd simply forgotten.
After Darren officially took over AeRey, he fired our uncles and cousins from Mother's side. I still remembered that day. It had felt like my revenge had finally been fulfilled.
I never thought I would need their help someday. Just thinking about it made me reluctant.
Darren also fell silent for a moment. It seemed he was thinking the same thing.
I never thought I would need them, that uncles', help. Just thinking about it made me reluctant. Darren also fell silent for a moment, seemingly thinking the same thing.
After a few minutes, Darren spoke in a confident tone, as if he had made a major decision, one that would determine our life and death. "Please contact them, Mother."
Mother immediately instructed a servant to bring her com-orb. "I'll invite them to meet and explain everything in person."
