Chapter 169

Carnelian felt a swirl of emotions, wondering how her grandfather would react upon discovering that Jonathan had tipped off the secret dealings of Baldric Moore.

How would she face her grandfather then?

She silently hoped the matter would sink deep, forgotten like a stone in the vast ocean.

For neither she nor Jonathan felt a hint of remorse.

"Baldric's done for. I don't know whether to blame his father or mine. Jonathan, do you have any information on him? I have a favor to ask." Dieter's voice, infused with a pleading tone, broke the silence just as Carnelian's thoughts veered to Baldric Moore.

Jonathan furrowed his brows, sensing unease.

He felt the impending request from Dieter wasn't in his favor.

"Please, speak, sir."

"At this moment, I find myself confined to this sickbed, rendered helpless. The Moore household faces dire times. It seems our associates would rather wash their han