Chapter 290: The Assassination Attempt

"Ahem...Greetings, Niece Julia. No need for formalities," Jason replied with studied nonchalance.

"Niece...?"

The three women froze in stunned bemusement, Susan barely stifling a peal of laughter. What manner of salutation was this to a young maiden? Yet upon reflection, perhaps it rang true.

He and Old Stewart were indeed friends transcending age.

Even Julia blinked in surprise before surrendering to an amused chuckle. With an understanding glance towards the other two, she expressed a willingness to converse another time.

A gracious soul, equally adept at putting others at ease.

Concurrently, upon a sickbed, Edward Reed's wan countenance contorted as he struggled to pry open his eyes, his expression one of bewildered disorientation.

"I was...struck senseless by my own father?"

As the thought coalesced, an unsettling prickle ran down his spine – the uncanny sense of being watched. Turning his head, he started in shock.

"Father...?"

Looming before him stood an imposing figure, eyes
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