23-year-old Flynt Moore cut a striking figure as he solemnly walked in. The weight of manypairs of eyes on him did not seem to faze him one bit as he strode right up to Syncere’s coffin. Someone immediately handed him a candle as soon as he reached.


    “Mr. Flynt, here.”


    In the eyes of the crowd,even his father, Yousif, could notpare.


    Flynt epted the candle, lit it then said a prayer. Respects paid, he made his way over to his mother, Elina.


    Elina was d to see her son. However,with her father was dead and her brothers arrested, she couldn’t summon the energy to smile at him in wee.


    She sighed and gestured for her son to join her outside. She held her son’s hand as they sat in silence.


    After Flynt’s arrival, the Cook family beganing through the door one after the other, bringing along wreaths. Some paid their respects, and left while others decided to stay a little longer to get close to Flynt.


    That evening, Seas and Lucius were allowed to go home.


    When Elina saw her brothers, her tears flowed unchecked. She did not expect them to shop up and genuinely thought that they were going to miss their father’s wake.


    “Flynt,this was you, wasn’t it?” Elina gripped her son’s hand tightly. She knew that it was because of Flynt that her brothers were allowed toe home.


    “It was the least I could do. I’m sorry to have made you upset.” Flynt said gently. Elina shook her head as Flynt wiped away his mother’s tears. He swept his eyes across the room and then took out his handkerchief to wipe his mother’s tears.


    He turned a blind eye towards his father. People would assumeit was because of Meica. They did not know that even ifMeica did not exist, Flynt still would not acknowledge his yboy father.


    Flynt gathered his mother into his arms and gently stroked her back. Elina sighed, emotionally drained.


    Syncere was buried the next day. Flynt stood by his mother as they watched the coffin lowered into the ground.


    “Mom, why don’t you wait for me in the car? I have something to discuss with Uncle Seas and Uncle Lucius.” Flynt’s eyes were calm and unreadable.How grown up her son was. She acquiesced,turned around, and made her way to the car.


    After Elina left, Flynt said to his uncles, “Grandpa is dead and the Cook family has been torn apart. I’ve told the powers that be that you have been wronged. I promise I will solve this matter.However, you must leave Capital City immediately and never return. Your naive insistenceon remaining in Capital City offended Jepherson andled to the deaths of Aunt Eloisa and Marianna. There will no longer be a ce for you here.”


    “The Cook family’s assets have been confiscated to repay your debtsI have prepared a cheque for you. It will be enough for you to start a new business elsewhere as long as you promise to never set foot back in Capital City.”


    Flynt extended the cheque toHaesar. Once it was epted heturned and left without another word.


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    Flynt made his way to the car and spoke gently to his mother.


    “Mom, please forgive me asI may not return home.I’ve already informed Grandpa Johan.Please take care of yourself, mom.”


    Elina felt that her son was all grown up now after hearing his words.


    In the past, she has always felt that it would be a long time before Flynt matured. His time abroad had truly changed him.


    “You can do as you wish.”


    Elina had no qualms.


    Flynt dropped Elina off at the entrance of the Moore Family Manor, smiled goodbye and left whileElina saw him off.


    She started when she turned and saw Yousif behind her. Before she could speak, he stepped closer and hissed.“Is that what you call a good son?”


    Elina would not be riled up.“It’s not my fault that you and Flynt don’t get along well. It’s not as if he does not acknowledge you as his father. I yed no part in your quarrels. There’s no point venting your frustrations on me.”


    “Are you trying to teach me a lesson?” Yousif was angry that his son would ignore him in such a manner.


    Elina brushed off his frustration.“I’m not.”


    Stepping around him, she left him stewing. His expression dark he stared daggers at Elina’s retreating back. He itched to discipline her. A pity they were among the Moores.


    Elina did not only have Johan to back her up, she had Flynt as well now.


    As she left Yousif at the door, Elina felt hopelessness wash over her.Men were so unreliable. She used to be an iparable beauty with the world at her feet. Now, what did she have to show for years of marriage and loyalty? What did she get in return for being with Yousif all these years?


    Now, they could not even behave civilly towards each other because of his concubine.In fact, Elina was sure that Yousif would be thrilled if she died today. That would solve his problems for sure.


    Elina shook such depressing thoughts away.She was fortunate shehad Flynt.


    The moment Raeleigh came back from her grandmother’s ce,Scarlette pounced and informed her about what had happened to the Cook family.


    Raeleigh stored at Scarlette in stunned silence.


    “Wait,you’re saying that Marianna is dead and her family dered bankruptcy?” Raeleigh put her book down. Their ss may be starting in a few minutes but reading was impossible then.


    Fortunately, there was no one in the ssroom with them.That was probably why Scarlette chose to tell her right at that moment.


    Deanna did not seem to care about what Scalette was saying. She actedas if it was old news.


    Raeleigh may not be severely affected but she would imagine Deanna, with heryoung and naive personality would react more strongly.How could she be indifferent to such a massive event?


    “Marianna and her mother are dead and their family is bankrupt. The whole family is ruined.” Scarlette corrected Raeleigh.What a horrid event!


    Raeleigh thought quietly for a while. There wasn’t much she could say about what had happened.


    Deanna looked over at her.“It has nothing to do with Zorion. He said it was all Jepherson’s doing.What I don’t understand is why Jepherson would do that to help you. I wonder whether your parents will be mad if they found out?”


    Raeleigh felt a prickle of unease asDeanna stared at her with big round eyes.


    Scarlette snorted.“How would she know?”


    Deanna looked at Scarlette derisively. “I didn’t ask you either.”


    “In fact…”


    “Deanna, what are you trying to say? Are you ming Raeleigh?” Scarlette eximed unhappily. Deanna turned around, the picture of innocence. “I am just curious. I wasn’t ming Raeleigh.Actually, if I were to suspect anyone, it’d be you.”


    Scarlette heaved out a sigh at Deanna’s words. Scarlette worried briefly at the look Raeleigh gave her. She looked like she had something else to say but thankfully she decided to keep whatever it was to herself.


    Soonss began and the teacher introduced a new student.


    “I would like to introduce a new student to the ss. Everyone, this is Flynt Moore.” The teacher moved aside and gestured for him to enter the ssroom.Stunned, Raeleigh locked eyes with Flynt. He was tall and slender, wearing grey trousers and a white shirt.


    The ss greeted him with a cheer. Flynt’s good looks couldpete with Zorion.


    Raeleigh nced over at Zorion by her side. He was quiet, a slight frown on his face. It wasDeanna who asked what they were thinking.“What is he doing here?”


    Her question drew Raeleigh’s attention. Deanna curled her lip and said, “He is a member of the Moore family. That is Quirina’s half brother.”


    Raeleigh was astonished. Quirina’s half-brother?


    Quirina left, and here to take her ce was Flynt?