Chapter 196

• The entire family was summoned for an emergency meeting, and to everyone’s surprise, they assembled faster than expected. While they had several locations to choose from, they unanimously agreed to gather at Harold’s house—it was the closest to Duncan and his family, making it the most strategic option.
• Before long, every member was seated around the long table in one of the mansion’s grand meeting rooms. Their expressions ranged from irritation to concern, each of them clearly displeased at having to abandon their plans on such short notice.
• Once Harold confirmed that everyone had arrived, he wasted no time explaining the gravity of the situation. As he spoke, the atmosphere grew heavier, tension crackling in the air like a brewing storm.