“I don’t want your money. Everything will be decided by Tommy himself. If he chooses to be with you,


    I’ll let him go with you…”


    Upon hearing this, both Tommy and Alessandra became anxious. Luckily, Tia had more to say. “If he


    chooses me, I’ll raise him well, even if it means enduring hardships.”


    “I want Ms. Franks!” Tommy almost instantly embraced Tia. He knew very well that


    Abellyn waszy, and living with her would mean going hungry often. On the other hand, Tia was


    gentle, hardworking, and skilled in various ways, always making delicious food. So, even without a


    blood rtion, he liked Tia.


    “Oh, you little rascal-” ke and Abellyn were surprised by Tommy’s decision. But before ke could


    finish his sentence, Emmanuel intervened. “Now, do you have anything more to say? Whether legally


    or ording to Tommy’s wishes, he’s following Tia!”


    “Hey, you can’t do that!” ke interjected anxiously. “The kid hasn’t lived with us yet. He doesn’t know


    how good we can be to him, so he definitely won’t choose us now! You have to give us a chance. How


    about this? Whoever helps him avenge his ugly dad gets to be close to him in the future.”


    Emmanuel chuckled. “I don’t think I need to agree to that.”


    But before he could finish, Tommy agreed, “Okay, if you can take down my dad’s enemies, I’ll follow


    you. Otherwise, I’ll stick with Ms. Franks!”


    Everyone was stunned.


    ke grinned upon hearing Tommy’s agreement. “Haha, that’s settled then. We’ll honor our word. Kid,


    you can’t go back on your promise!”


    “I won’t go back on it!” Tommy’s gaze was unusually firm. His deepest bond was with Ryder, who had


    raised him for six years. As his son, it was his duty to avenge his father.


    Alessandra and Tia had thought they wouldn’t be expecting many visitors for the funeral, but after


    ke and Abellyn left, more people arrived. They weren’t ostentatious, but their numbers and status


    were imposing, forming a notable presence.


    Seeing their well-dressed attire and distinguished demeanor, Alessandra and Tia wondered how Ryder


    had such friends during his lifetime. Even Mackenzie was somewhat surprised. As the foremost family


    in Nuthana, the Silverbane family,ing to mourn someone they hadn’t even interacted with, showed


    their eagerness to connect with her husband.


    Do they perhaps know Emmanuel’s true identity? Otherwise, even if Emmanuel helps Onza Silverbane


    secure an advancement slot, they won’t show such respect!


    “Mr. Lowe, Ms. Quillen, we’re here to offer our condolences!” Ang spoke first to Emmanuel and


    Mackenzie.


    After Emmanuel and Mackenzie nodded, Ang approached Tia and Tommy.


    “Mrs. Lowe, Tommy, please ept this small token of our condolences on behalf of the


    Silverbane family of Onza.” Ang handed a bank card to Tia, who was somewhat surprised!


    This woman seemed like a princess, a noble figure. In the past, she would have been proud to know


    such people, but she had a feeling they were now approaching her because of Emmanuel. She knew


    that bing Emmanuel’s sister-inw would bring her treatment she had never dared to dream of


    before.


    “Mrs. Lowe, Ms. Silverbane’s gesture is heartfelt. You should ept it,” Emmanuel encouraged when


    he saw her hesitation.


    Tia nodded, taking the bank card, and politely said, “Thank you, Ms. Silverbane!”


    After a slight nod from Ang, she turned to her family behind her.


    Starting with Stanley, the Silverbane family paid their respects to Ryder.


    “Mr. Lowe, can I have a word with you?” After the funeral, Stanley personally invited Emmanuel.


    Emmanuel nced at Mackenzie before nodding, and the couple followed the Silverbane family


    backstage.


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