At the funeral, Elaine saw many uncles and relatives, even Archer. But Darnell didnât come.
During this period, people kept coming over to offer incense to Mr. James.
But Elaine didnât see the slightest sadness on their faces.
All of them looked relaxed. Some of them even gathered together in group, chatting with a smile.
Elaine stood there with her head down. Tears kept on dropping.
After a while, her father has gone to somewhere else.
Just then, someone approached her.
Hearing footsteps, Elaine looked up suddenly.
Archer was taken back by her reaction, âWhy are you so excited to see me?â
Elaine remained silent and handed her the incense from the side.
Archer took it and said as she lit it, âDonât cry please. I was by his side when great grandpa died. He didnât suffer and died peacefully.â
He put the incense in the stove, bowed three times to the portrait, and continued, âThe old man is almost a hundred years old. He is no monster. He has lived to this age, which has exceeded the life span of many normal people.â
Elaine said dissatisfiedly, âHow can you compare him with monster!â
âYes, yes, I can go through anything.â Archer stood beside her and sighed, âActually, I sometimes envy you. You have such a pure and grace soul.
You are the only one who truly mourn for the old master at this dangerous and false funeral.â
Elaine didnât quite understand, âWhat do you mean?â
Archer patted her on the shoulder, âItâs nothing, you wonât understand. After the funeral, go back to Switzerland. And donât stay here for too long.â
As soon as Archer finished speaking, someone walked over.
Before Elaine could continue to ask anything, the upcoming person had already stood in front of her and said with a smile, âElaine, do you remember me?â
Elaine looked at the unfamiliar face in front of her. She had no impression about her at all. Elaine could only smile awkwardly.
The middle-aged woman said again, âYou should call me aunt. This is my son. He is not much older than you.â
Elaine greeted them obediently, âAuntie, cousin.â
The middle-aged woman said, âYou donât need to call cousin? You two are about the same age, just call him by the name.â
Elaine twitched the corner of her mouths, not wanting to speak.
But the middle-aged woman kept talking to her about all the gossips.
Until there were too many people behind them, she eventually gave up.
Seeing her left with her son, Elaine was relieved.
But she never expected that this was just the beginning.
Throughout the day, countless unfamiliar middle-aged women brought their sons over to greet Elaine.
Among these, there were people from the James family, and there were people from other family.
But all of them came with the same purpose.
When the funeral was over, Elaine sat tiredly on the ground, massaging her sore calf.
At this time, Franklin finally came back. Seeing her sat on the ground, he came to hold her up, âElaine, why are you sitting on the ground? What are you doing?â
Elaine said tiredly, âDad, Iâm so tired...â
Franklin sighed silently, âIâll take you back.â
Elaine said, âDad, are you looking for a new marriage?â
Franklinâs face turned cold, âWhat nonsense are you talking about!â
âThen why are there so many unfamiliar aunties came to chat with me today. And all of them are so enthusiastic tome.â
Franklin, â...â
He helped Elaine out, âDonât worry about them, Dad will send you back to Switzerland tomorrow.â
Elaine stopped and turned to look at him, âI donât want to go back.â
Franklin ignored her.
Elaine took his arm, âDad, what happened to the James family? Why didnât Darnell come to Grandpaâs funeral today? Can you tell me, please? I donât want to be like a fool with no information in my mind... I...â
âElaine.â Franklin lowered his voice and glanced around. After confirming that there was no outsider, he whispered âDonât mention this name at home in the future, and donât go to him secretly without my permission.â
âWhy?â
Franklin said, âDid you see these people came to the funeral today?â
Elaine nodded blankly.
Franklin continued, âThey all want Darnell to die. Vice versa, Darnell will not let them go.â
Elaineâs eyes widened. She didnât understand why things turned out like this. Werenât they at peace before?
Those people were dissatisfied with Darnell in private. But...but...
Elaine suddenly thought of something and looked up at Franklin, âThey came to the funeral today, but Darnell didnât come. Does this mean that, Dad, you are on the same side as them?â
Franklin didnât answer. And thatâs acquiesced.
Elaine repeated reluctantly, âWhy?â
âElaine, many choices in this world were made for no reason. People will always be inclined to the side that can bring more benefits to themselves.â
âBut Dad, Darnell, he will never hurt you. Didnât he say before that as long as the grandfather is still alive, he will never...â
Franklin sighed, âElaine, you also said, that the premise is that your great-grandfather is alive. Darnell has been thinking about knock out the James family for a long time. Think about it, why these people can unite together overnight and share the same hatred? Because they have all been suppressed by Darnell. When your great-grandfather was alive, we could remain neutral. But since your great-grandfather is gone. No matter Darnell or those people, they all regard us as the biggest trouble. Either we were taken down by them or we join them, you understand?â
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Franklin stroked her head, âElaine, Dad knows what you mean. Dad didnât want to tell you this, but you have to understand the current situation. The reason why James family is afraid of Darnell, was not because that he is the master of the James family now, but because his ambition was even over the Riverside City.â
Elaine stood there, stunned.
Franklin continued, âElaine, Dad also knows you love him, but staying by his side will always be dangerous. He can protect you once or twice, but he canât protect you forever. It will be safer if you stay in Switzerland.â
After a long while, Elaine said, âThen Iâm going to Switzerland. What about you, Dad?â
âAs long as youâre safe, what else can they do to me?â
Elaineâs eyes were flushed. âYou lied! You are sending me to Switzerland because you canât defeat Darnell. Dad, what are you trying to do?â
Franklin didnât speak but coughed twice.
He was now in the same side with the James family. Even if they lose in the end, they wonât bother Elaine in Switzerland.
As for Darnell, he was the one most unlikely to bother her.
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