In Blumedale, at the Phelan estate.
“Grandpa, I finally found information about the whereabouts of the Lloyd heir!” Luna had changed into casual home clothes, her long hair braided and hanging down her back.
She looked like a stunning girl next door, with even the sharpness and aggression in her expression completely gone. She would dress this way only in front of the most senior elder of the Phelan family.
Montgomery’s eyes lit up in surprise. “Oh? You’ve heard news of the Lloyds‘ heir? Luna, quickly, tell me… Where is he now? How is he doing? Has he grown stronger?”
Luna laughed softly. “Grandpa, you sound even more nervous and curious than I am. I don’t know exactly where he is, but I met one of his clansmen. From what.he told me, the Lloyds heir is definitely alive.”
Montgomery smacked his lips thoughtfully. “The Lloyds of Chetvine… All of them are extraordinary, not a simple one among them. So you still don’t know the heir’s whereabouts or his condition, but you met one of his kin. Well then, tell me what this clansman said. Who is it?”
Luna smiled faintly. “You’ve met him before, Grandpa. He was the young man who treated your illness when he first came to Blumedale. His name is Andrew Lloyd.”
Montgomery frowned, deep in thought, then let out a soft oh. “You mean the guy Marvin introduced back then. So, Andrew is a Lloyds clansman. No wonder his medical skills were so impressive The Lloyds have always been filled with talent.”
Luna’s voice turned low. “Andrew is no ordinary man. Grandpa, you’ve been out of touch with the outside world, so you might be unaware. Here in Blumedale, Andrew is already at the height of his power. It was he who destroyed the Driscoll family.”
Montgomery’s expression finally changed as shock rippled across his face. “What? Was the Driscoll family massacre Andrew’s doing? And he has only been in Blumedale for a short while, hasn’t he?”
Luna nodded lightly. “Yes, not long at all. But his rise has been astounding; even I can’t help but view him differently. He was strong enough to seriously wound Franklin and even kill him outright.
“Maurice couldn’t match him either. And now, with Governor McCormick backing him and the city’s underground kings under his command, his influence is unmatched. At the very least, I believe Andrew is an exceptional talent, one of a kind.”
Montgomery sighed deeply. “Back then, we misjudged him. To be honest, when Marvin introduced him, I didn’t think much of it. I was grateful when he cured me, but I didn’t value him beyond that. Looking back now, his brilliance was already shining then… It was just us who were blind to it.”
Luna chuckled. “Grandpa, it’s not that exaggerated. Still, I admit Inderestimated Andrew more than once. I tried to recruit him to our side, but he refused, so I gave up on him. Now it seems I fail to truly respect a man of talent. Those with ability always carry pride, especially someone from a noble family like Chetvine” Lloyds.”
She smiled again, her eyes glinting. “But fortunately, it’s not too e. I’ve managed to mend things with him for now.”
