Chapter 26

Daniel was not a masochist, so he would usually push such painful memories aside. But hearing Conor's question, he frowned and began to recollect the past. Suddenly, his heart gave a sharp jolt. Cody's face appeared in his mind in the second year of his marriage. "Daniel, don't worry. I'll cure you even if it costs me my life! But right now, our family is being targeted. If you can truly hear me, remember one thing—Ashcroft Manor! Only the Ashcrofts can enter the place!" After speaking, Cody wiped away the tears at the corner of his eyes, straightened up, and left. That was Daniel's last memory of Cody. "Ashcroft Manor!" Daniel murmured to himself, taking a deep breath before decisively pushing aside the rest of the memory. "Mr. Fuentes, I'll leave the company matters to you! Here's a million dollars as startup funds. I know it's insufficient, but I'll find a way!" He placed the bank card on the table. "Mr. Ashcroft, you don't need to worry about the funding. I know a little