TimeNovelChapter 569: Tears streamed down their faces silently, their bodies shaking.
Sympathy welled up in Kallie. "I intervened because I have a few questions," she told them.
Kallie's gaze met the mother's earnestly. "My request isn't unreasonable. I seek to understand this island, the manor, the elderly man, and Griffin. You need not divulge any secrets. Just sbasic truths about their relationships and the general lay of the land would suffice." The mother, thankful for the safety of her child, listened to Kallie's words with growing enthusiasm and relief. She responded positively, clearly eager to share, without any intention of deceit or omission.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe little girl and her mother remained unnerved as they confided in Kallie about the elderly man.
The elderly man was Ernesto Perry. He was born in the scountry as Kallie but had moved to another city in his early years. His family background was shrouded in obscurity, with no known ties.
Ernesto was once a man of impressive abilities, experiencing a youth filled with achievements. He stood as the principal client of the Nixon family, though he later inexplicably broke off relations with them.
Updates loaded at g@lnovesErnesto's life had seen its share of sorrow. His many children either died under various circumstances or drifted away from him, leaving only his son Griffin at his side.
Griffin bore the brunt of Ernesto's indifference. Despite his youth, he was relegated to the most grueling tasks, effectively managing the estate without recognition or paternal affection.
Despite his age, Ernesto remained a formidable figure with extensive connections across high society and royal circles. His power was undeniable, commanding private armies and enjoying impunity for his actions as the local leaders chose to ignore his misdeeds.
Kallie's intuition about Ernesto was correct. Beneath his seemingly gentle facade lay a man of complex and potentially dangerous character. Indeed, he was merciless.
Most of the servants had been lured here under false pretenses. Upon their arrival, their first task was a grim one. They had their tongues cut out to ensure their silence. Leaving was not an option unless they wished to leave life itself.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmDespite these horrors, the wages were extraordinarily high, drawing in those from desperately poor backgrounds.
The woman, the girl's mother, compelled by the need to support herself and her daughter, felt she couldn't afford to leave.
Strangely, the girl was the only child among the servants. Her presence there was a mysterious anomaly.
Every day, the woman lived in fear with her daughter, aware that any day could be their last. She had never imagined that Kallie would rescue the girl.
Kallie had quickly realized that there were no human rights in this dreadful place. Only Ernesto and Griffin wielded any power.
The woman was particularly concerned for Kallie, sensing Kallie had been brought here against her will.
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